Between working full-time, momming full-time, and life’s roller coaster ride of ups-and-downs, I am done feeling the guilt.
Standing Strong in the Face of Adversity
Being gay isn’t a disease, nor is it a choice. My partner (now wife) and I felt the pain of not living up to the hallmark heteronormative relationship during our early military lives. We lived in f...
5 Ways to Help Your Teenager Develop Healthy Cell Phone Habits
Our increasing reliance on cells phones for more than just communication adds an extra layer of complexity in our lives.
Nostalgia Lane: Relics From My 80’s and 90’s Childhood Fading into the Past
There are some fantastic options for entertainment these days, but I can’t help recall the wonderful times I had growing up doing things that are less available now.
As a mother in today’s world, you’re bound to come across a litany of parenting styles you could choose to adopt. Do you want to be a Helicopter Mom or a Free Range Mom? Perhaps the Crunchy Mom app...
Stuck With Annoying Mom Friends? Appreciate Them Anyway.
Every mom has in her arsenal the same handful of mom friends who aggravate the crock-pot stew out of her.
Here's the Secret to Raising a Safe, Smart Digital Native
The most effective way to help your kid have a healthy relationship to media is by being their media mentor.
No Basements or Spare Rooms: The Joys of City Living With Kids
You parents who can confidently occupy a dwelling that has more than three closets and any number of sets of stairs have my respect and awe.
Saying Goodbye to My Dad’s House
Even when it's the most practical option, taking over a parent's space once they're gone isn't always an easy decision.
The Pregnancy Symptom That Rattled Me Most
I’m plagued by another pregnancy symptom that I never experienced before, but that I’ve learned is quite common: nightmares.
How Service Jobs Can Make Better People
Few teens will go on to a career in the service industry, these jobs have tremendous value in that they teach important life skills.
Dear Daughter: I Love You, but I May Not Always Like You
I'll love you forever, daughter, but I can't promise to always like you.... Now, before you go put your "kids are a blessing" pants on, stick with me.
All Grown Up, and How Motherhood Got Me There
Motherhood has changed me in countless ways. Today, I want to focus on the good ways.
Kid Made Recipe: Pizza Dough Pretzels
Fresh, hot, soft pretzels at home? Easy peasy! And with ready made dough, you can make these for an afternoon snack!
Embrace the Stink: Lessons From a Decade of Motherhood
Ten years and four babies and two houses and one marriage and so many small gains and a new job and always, like a constant backdrop – everything changing.
6 Ridiculously Awesome Science Experiments to Do With Your Kids This Weekend
Here are six really fun experiments you can do with your kids, no matter their age.
A word of warning to anyone tempted to raise kids: Beware the little healers; their powers are subtle but strong.
Do You Use a Cart Cover? It’s Full of Bacteria
How much health risk is actually posed by a shopping cart? And can a cart cover minimize that risk?
The Parenting Superpower You Didn’t Know You Had
Relationships matter. That being case, the relationship between a parent and child matters more.
The 10 Crappiest Parents in Literature
Put down that copy of “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” and take a look at these reads for tips on what NOT to do when it comes to parenting.
How to Respond to Children in a Way That Helps Them Feel Heard
We all like to live in a democracy, yet at times, we expose our children to a tyranny of sorts. The other day, my nine-year-old son threw a tantrum, demanding to know why I didn’t allow him to go s...
Boredom: the Best Gift I Ever Gave My Children
The benefits of boredom for kids (and adults, for that matter) are numerous: creativity, emotional attunement, and overall mental health.
How to Make a Mom Friend in Nine Easy Steps
Being a mom can be lonely. Which is weird, because you’re often literally covered in children.
Five Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Weaning
Weaning isn’t merely the cessation of breastfeeding, it’s a major shift in a complicated parent-child relationship.