How to Banish Mom Guilt With Self-Compassion
It starts during pregnancy, and then the worry and self-recrimination gather steam. What can you do to tame the worry-monster? The key is self-compassion.
Why Your Teen's BFF Might Keep Them Happy for Years to Come
According to a recent study, bonds that kids form during adolescence might have a positive role in their mental health for years to come.
The Phone Setting That Helps Keep Me Present
I am easily distracted by every noise and flashing light on my phone. With a click of a button that can go away.
Which Everyday Sounds May Put Your Kid's Hearing at Risk? [Infographic]
Consistent exposure to everyday noises can slowly damage our hearing. See the risk level of different common sounds in this handy infographic.
How to Get on With Your In-Laws
Getting along with in-laws can be a chore. Remember the following do’s and don’t’s during their visit and afterwards.
My Life as A Home Shopping Addict
This is not a tale of the dynamics of addiction. Although there wasn’t a doubt that I was a shopaholic, my story is one of disclosure.
The Postpartum Body Struggle: Comparison Only Makes it Worse
You see it all the time: celebrities back to their "pre-pregnancy size" after what seems like days after they’ve given birth. The pressure is immense on us non-celebs to get back in shape as quickl...
No Rules, No Manual, and No Right Way
I know I'm still the same person with the same views and values, it's just that my circumstances have changed. They'll continue to change.
The 5-Minute Routine That Helps Me Transition From Mom to Boss (And Back Again)
This simple practice has made me a more calm and peaceful boss in my work setting and a more patient and attentive parent to my children.
My Kid Sabotaged My Dreams of Making Friends With the Cool Dad
From across the room, I saw I him. He was wearing a Stone Temple Pilots’ T-shirt – and not just any STP tee. It was an authentic early tour shirt.
4 Ways to Keep Bad Dreams From Ruining Your Kid’s Day
There are ways to help kids combat the effects of bad dreams so they don’t ruin their days and even identify what the dreams are about in the first place.
Why You May Reconsider Giving Combination Cold Medicines to Your Kids
The FDA has been warning against giving cold medicine to kids under four for nearly a decade, but they're still making their way into our medicine cabinet.
There's No Normal When it Comes to Kids' Reactions to Death
Like so much of parenting, the “Telling Your Kid Her Pet Chickens Got Killed” chapter did not go as expected. But according to experts that's not uncommon.
5 Ways to Help Your Kids Get Over the Back-To-School Jet Lag
Ease the transition so it doesn’t have to feel like the end of the world to wake up and do the school thing instead of the pool thing.
So You're Considering Encapsulating Your Placenta — Here's What You Need to Know
Placenta services are an unregulated industry, but there are certain standards, trainings, and precautions your professional specialist should follow.
Let’s face it, the word feminine has baggage. Not only has it been hijacked by the tampon industry, it can be downright derogatory in certain contexts.
Why Being Judgmental Comes Naturally and How to Curb It
It's our job as parents to teach our kids about differences and how to approach life in a non-judgmental way.
In These 19 States, It's Still Legal for School Officials to Hit Children
During the 2011 to 2012 school year, American public school officials in 19 states used corporal punishment 167,000 times.
The H Word: How and Why to Talk With Your Kids About the Deadly Heroin Epidemic
We’re raising our children amidst an unprecedented scourge of deadly opioid addiction, and staying silent is simply not an option.
6 Reasons to Have the Sex Talk With Your 3-Year-Old Instead of Your 13-Year-Old
If you have a little one you should be thinking now about how and when you want to introduce the topic of sex to your child.
If You Love Your OB/GYN, Book Your Next 20 Years of Appointments Now
The U.S. is looking at a shortage of 22,000 OB/GYNs by 2050. Mine saved my life and my babies, all three of them.
How Creativity Can Help You Find Your Way Back to You
Even if it feels like there’s just no room in your schedule, here’s why you need creativity in your life.
Autumn Allergies: Common Myths You Might Still Believe
A number of myths surrounding the effective management of allergy symptoms routinely make the rounds this time of year. Let's debunk a few.
How to Manage the Factors That Shape Our Kids' Body Image
Kids as young as five express dissatisfaction with their own bodies. As parents, how can we help set their body image on the right course?