10 Ways to Better Love and Support Your Introvert Spouse
An introvert is someone whose social energy tank gets refilled by being alone. If you're married to one, supporting them doesn't always come easy
9 Things You Should Never Say to Same-Sex Parents
Culturally reinforced naiveté is understandable coming from a small child. But there's no great excuse when it comes from adults.
In Difficult Times, A Better Response Than "I Can’t Imagine"
Even if we don’t want to imagine what someone else is going through, we can at least try to ease their passage.
The LGBTQ Community Needs You to Put Down Your Fear
Where there's fear, it's impossible for love and acceptance to thrive. Let me tell you about people like me. Let me tell you a little about what it means to be a member of the LGBTQ community.
The Real Reason You Should Garden With Your Kids
You can garden with your kids without leaving the house or changing out of your pajamas. Best of all, it will save you at least one trip to the grocery store.
5 Tips to Master Baby and Toddler Sleep on the Go
With disrupted rhythms and routines, long flights, new places, and jet lag, sleep while traveling is hard. Here are 5 ways to make life a little easier.
The Art of Staying in Love While Managing Motherhood
Balancing being a mom and a wife is an art. Instead of falling into a rut when life gets in the way, you and your partner can find ways to stay connected and in love.
3 Ways to Reclaim and Re-Energize Your Home After a Divorce
With a little ingenuity and creativity, a new house – or even an old house – can feel like a home again. Here's how to reclaim your space and start fresh.
7 Ways to Extend Kindness When a Friend Is Dealing with Infertility
You’ve probably struggled to find the right words to say to a friend who has been trying to conceive. According to experts, here's what can help.
Be the Master of Your Emotions by Managing Them With Color
Color impacts mood. If nothing else, arming yourself with this info is a reminder of the mood you want to be in, and as a result you will likely get there faster.
7 Coping Skills That Make Me a Better Mom
Patience and understanding don't always come easy in the trenches of toddler raising. Fortunately, there are ways to cultivate both.
5 of My Fastest, Favorite Go-To Family Dinners
Here are five of my favorite fast family dinners I serve over and over again. I empower people to grab easy ingredients and mix them together to get dinner done.
16 Acts of Self-Care That Can Help Change the World
If you feel overwhelmed by the news, but also want to make a difference in your community, here are 16 ways to care for yourself while still making a difference.
8 Attainable Resolutions for Moms That Will Rock Your Year
Considering 92 percent of resolutions fail, I’m keeping it real with these modest goals for 2017.
Debate Club: Can a New Year's Resolution Actually Make a Difference?
I think creating a goal just because the calendar (or other people) are telling you to will only set you up for failure which could result in a decreased sense of self-worth.
My Only New Year’s Resolution Is to Be Kinder to Myself
I now know there are steps I can take to change how I think, to find the true me again. That is why I am going to take better care of myself this year. In fact, that’s the only resolution I care to...
The Unexpected Joy of Hand-Me-Down Clothing
More than efficiency or aesthetics, there's a bigger reason to appreciate those carefully packed boxes of previously loved kid's clothes.
Managing Holiday Stress: Self-Care Strategies for Parents
While the holiday season is supposed to be a time of celebration, stressors can make this feel impossible. Here's how to take care of you this season.
Why You Should Vaccinate: A Pediatric Infectious Disease Expert Weighs In
Guest contributor, Leigh B. Grossman, M.D., is the Medical Alumni Endowed Professor of Pediatric Infectious Disease and the Associate Dean for International Programs in the School of Medicine at th...
6 Christmas Traditions That Put Others First
One way to add a layer of richness to the Christmas season is implementing a tradition that focuses on making a difference in the life of someone in need.
7 Survival Strategies for Holiday Gifting
No matter what you celebrate, choosing gifts for the small people in your life is no easy feat. This set of guidelines can help.
As A Dad, How I Work to Unplug
Is it me or does life seem to be speeding up? Every year, month, week, day, hours – even minutes – feel as though they are just flying by.
A Mindful Family Plan for a Happy, Healthy Winter
The change in the quality of daylight causes seasonal depressive symptoms that go beyond typical “winter blues.” Here are some ways to help.
5 Reasons You Should Go on a Mom Retreat
Mom-specific and women-only retreats held all over the world are on the rise and gaining popularity with the baby burping bottle-and-breastfeeding masses.