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Sleep Proverbs, Re-Imagined for New Parents

“People who say they sleep like a baby usually don’t have one.” Leo J. Burke

21 Tips For Getting Stubborn Kids Out of Bed in the Morning

Even with the best intentions, mornings are often stressful. Having a kid who sleeps in makes it more challenging. Here's what to do.

Night Diary: 11/14/15, New York

From 4:49PM to 3:50AM: Notes collected in the moments of the night.

When Everything Else Failed, It Was Ferber Time

There’s no one science that can help us muddle through the pain of sleepless nights with small kids. All parents must learn what works for their families.

Issue #3: The Parent's Guide to Sleep

This issue is dedicated to helping parents get better sleep. But it's also dedicated to the creative aspect of sleep.

Being a Single Mother is Hard, but Also the Best

Our first winter alone was the toughest. But I had more love in my life alone with my daughter than I’d ever had before.

With Family, Weird Works

Weird works. This thought spontaneously entered my mind as I walked up to my front door the other day. The blinds were open and I could see the vital organs of the little life our family has grown ...

Is It Possible to Follow Both Authoritarian and Permissive Parenting Styles?

Absolutely. Here is an example of how a parent vacillates between the two in one simple scenario.

The Underrated Power Of Clear Parenting Principals

Creating and living with a simple set of parenting principles makes the entire journey richer and more enjoyable for everyone involved. Here are mine.

Use A Safety Deposit Box to Get Kids to Put Their Stuff Away

Messes are a part of life with kids. Here is a simple and effective strategy for clearing the clutter: the Safety Deposit box.

Compassionate Advice For Helping Kids Navigate Scary News

We are all reeling from the sad and scary news coming out of Paris. You may be wondering how to help your younger kids make sense of this event. Well, no one can actually make sense of it, Howev...

Keeping Up With the Herd

Making the surprising choice to forgo maternity leave and return directly to work. That is, to become a wildebeest.

Maybe Parenting is Just Training to CRUSH it at Game Shows

Come on down! The price isn't right.

Modern Love: For a Single Mother, an Alternate Reality

Our journey as a single-parent family is rich and satisfying, and far more real than a Rockwellian fantasy. Source: For a Single Mother, an Alternate Reality - The New York Times

What My Son’s Sassy Mouth Is Really Telling Me

Nature. Nurture. Rinse. Repeat.

NY: Stressed, Tired, Rushed: A Portrait of the Modern Family

Source: Stressed, Tired, Rushed: A Portrait of the Modern Family - The New York Times

PBS Parents: How to Raise an Emotionally Resilient Child

Emotional resilience is the ability to bounce back from stressful or difficult moments. Learn how you can help your child develop this important skill by setting aside ten minutes each day. Source:...

Why Parents Shouldn't Feel Guilt About Their Kids' Screen Time - The Atlantic

Why Parents Shouldn't Feel Guilt About Their Kids' Screen Time - The Atlantic

Setting Limits: How Do We Decide What Children See, Hear, Read and Play? - The New York Times

Setting Limits: How Do We Decide What Children See, Hear, Read and Play? - The New York Times

Why We Love “Guess How Much I Love You” So Much

"Guess How Much I Love You" is a tale about the limitless love between parent and child. But mostly it’s about how awesome we are as parents.

Why you shouldn't force your kids to hug people

Source: Why you shouldn't force your kids to hug people

5 Ways Millennials Are Changing Parenting Forever

Research shows how millennial parents are approaching parenting in a whole new way: more democratic, more inclusive, and empowered by technology.

Paul Armstrong: So you want to have kids… 

A one-sided story of what to be prepared for in parenthood Source: So you want to have kids… — Personal Growth — Medium