How to Handle the Violent Videos at Your Kid's Fingertips
On the internet, we're never more than a click away from things that can't be unseen. How can we manage the real-life violent images on our kid's devices?
The Extraordinary Bond Between a Father and His Daughter
There's a scene in "Pride and Prejudice" that makes my wife cry every time we watch it. You might be surprised to hear that it's not the scene at the end where Mr. Darcy walks across the field to c...
How to Tell Your Kids You're Getting a Divorce
There is no good time to tell your child that what they know of their family life will be changing forever. But there are ways to make it easier.
Top 10 Posts of 2016: #6 19 Things I Hope I’ve Taught My Daughter Before Her 18th Birthday
19 Things I Hope I’ve Taught My Daughter Before Her 18th Birthday by Randi Mazzella In just a few weeks my daughter will turn 18 years old. In the eyes of the world she will officially be an adult...
Top 10 Posts of 2016: #7 Dear Husband: I'm Not the Person You Married
Dear Husband: I'm Not the Person You Married by Laura Birks Dear Husband, I am sorry. I'm sorry that you've been neglected for the last four-and-a-half years. I'm sorry that your needs are second...
Don't Pump and Dump: A PSA for Breastfeeding Moms Who Enjoy a Few Drinks
The real question to answer is not should women pump and dump, it's why do women believe they should?
5 Compassionate Phrases to Help a Mom in Need (And We're All in Need)
Recognizing another mother's average, everyday struggle and stepping in to help is often a simple gesture with the biggest impact.
It may have "mom fashion" written all over it, but my mom vest is just the garment I need these days.
The Crock-Pot and the Promise of Having It All
The promise that I could have it all – a successful career and a family – sat on my countertop. My co-worker had given it to me on the last day before my maternity leave. “Some pork chops, a can of...
How My Kids Are Helping Me Conquer Mild OCD – And Why I Have to Let It Happen
Basically, as a parent, you have to let go of organization as you knew it. It’s all an illusion anyway.
Top 10 Posts of 2016: #10 11 Is the Old Age of Childhood
11 Is the Old Age of Childhood by Laura Hudgens Oh, the wonder of four! Can there be a more adorable, a more precious age? At the same time they're becoming “big boys” and “big girls," these littl...
While I love my kids endlessly, the incessant hanging, pawing, clawing, and touching has got to stop before I actually lose my mind.
Learning the truth about Santa sent my 6-year-old mind into a tailspin. But the questions it made me ask about reality shaped everything that came after.
Kids Believe the Craziest Things If It Means They Get Presents
Since my husband, two children, and I have moved to Barcelona last August, our life has been full of new experiences. New food, new language, new architecture. New school, new friends, new daily co...
Excessive Maneuvering: A Parenting Lesson for Drivers
While Drivers' Ed teachers may frown upon "excessive maneuvering," it's generally the name of the game when it comes to getting through life.
I May Not Know What I'm Doing, But I Get to Be Their Mama
It's a difficult job that I'm not really sure I'm doing well, but the truth is, I'm the only one who gets to do it. And that's reason enough to keep on going.
Christmas Is Actually Kind of a Sh*tshow
It's as chaotic as it is festive, but I wouldn't have Christmas any other way.
Letting Go of the Hope That My Grown Sons Will Reconnect
How long can a parent intervene in sibling relationships? Once they're adults, they shouldn't require a referee. But what if their rift breaks your heart?
Hey, Future Teenage Daughter, You Embarrassed Me First
There's going to come a day when the mere mention of my name makes you want to wither with embarrassment. Well, kid, you did it to me first.
So, Wait – How CAN I Discipline My Child?
There are moments when positive parenting stops working. What methods of discipline won't scar them for life?
How to Help Your Child Navigate the Death of a Friend
Supporting our kids through something as devastating as the loss of a friend is no easy task. Experts can offer some advice.
I Almost Missed It: My Toddler's First Memory
“I saw that dog yesterday!” my two-year-old exclaims. He is standing in a sagging diaper and his brother’s old t-shirt in our backyard. His finger is aimed at a shaggy, green-collared mutt. His vo...
4 Ways Taking on a Housemate Has Made Me a Better Parent
If you can find the right person, taking in a housemate can be a game-changer for finding a new rhythm as a parent.
How to Tell If Your Child Is Addicted to Video Games – and How to Help
If you’ve determined that your child likely has a video game addiction, there are a number of ways you can help.