Motherhood Was the Gateway to My Creative Side
When I had kids I thought I had forfeited my chance to express my creative dreams. But fulfilling creative work and motherhood doesn't have to be at odds.
5 Ways My Husband Out-Parents Me
As hard as it is to admit this, when it comes to parenting, there are some things my husband does better than I do.
Don't Be Fooled: 7 Things Your Baby Doesn’t Need
What the baby product industry doesn't want you to know is that many of their products are completely unnecessary and some are even dangerous.
Paid Family Leave Would Actually Make Businesses Stronger
Paid parental leave isn’t bad for business. In fact, it can actually help the bottom line.
5 Family Films That Celebrate Boy-Girl Friendships
Boys and girls often play together in real life, but it’s rare for media or advertisements to reflect this. Here are five great films that do.
An Honest Look at Your Social Life Before and After Having Kids
Here's a glossary that provides pre- and post-parenthood definitions of commonly heard words and phrases.
5 Picture Books to Help Get Little Kids Interested in STEM
These five picture books instill children (and parents) with excitement while exploring science, technology, engineering, and math concepts.
Phonics Instruction Can Help Your Kids Learn How to Read
Some educators and experts believe the phonics approach is old-fashioned and boring, impeding or even slowing down the learning process. But is it?
3 Science-Backed Tips for Raising Independent Kids
Ultimately, parenting is about raising adults, not children. And teaching them to be independent has never seemed as urgent as it does today.
Everyone Benefits When You Reclaim Some Time Just for You
“...But I still feel guilty,” I confessed over the phone to my sister, also a mother of young children. “I'll never forget what our pediatrician once told me,” she replied. “She said to never feel ...
The Early Poops Don't Smell: Reflections From My First Year of Fatherhood
When my kid was first born, I felt a lot of things, but instant, unconditional love wasn’t one of them.
10 Least Annoying Children's Books to Give New Parents
How do you set the stage for this child’s intellectual future while taking mom and dad’s sanity into consideration? With these books.
The F-Word and Me: A Love Story
To my delight, the F-word seems to have made a full frontal comeback in the past couple years. Good thing I've been using it with abandon all these years.
5 Good Reasons Your Kid Should Get a Phone
Why your elementary or middle schooler should, indeed, get a phone based on what we know about teaching and learning.
Kid Made Recipe: Soup and Buscuits
What could be better on a chilly school night than hearty soup and biscuits?
For Parents Who Want to Protest But Cannot March
The Women’s March on Washington is this Saturday and there are more than 600 sister marches happening around the world, an energizing and inspiring effect of an election result that, for many of us...
Tips for Navigating Large Crowds (Like the Women’s March on Washington)
Safely navigating protests, rallies, concerts, and other large public gatherings can seem daunting, with or without children. There’s a way to do it safely.
What If Sharing a Little Candy Helps Us Feel Less Isolated?
More often than not, our connection is one of silent engagement. But there is beauty and necessity in communicating with open intention.
How to Text Your Ex: 10 Commandments for Separated Parents
Feuding couples can fall into the trap of using electronic devices to continue communications with one another, often with hostility. You can do better.
You’re Gonna Miss This, You're Gonna Want This Back
"You're gonna miss this." As I think about each stage of my own life thus far, this is the ultimate truth.
The Biggest Lie We Tell Children and What to Do About It
Is there a better way to offer comfort to a distressed child than telling them "it's ok?"
Inside the Mind of a Mom With Social Phobia
It's not as though I chose to be terrified of other people or want to bow out of most social events. But I'm learning to conquer the fear.
A Proposed Daily Oath for Truly Extraordinary Leaders
Tomorrow my country will swear in its 45th president, a man who publicly and routinely contradicts its constitution, its treaties, and even himself. A lot of people are saying it’s the inauguration...
Teaching Self-Control Is More Important Than Academics
Recent studies have found that self-control is a better predictor of future success than I.Q. So how do we go about teaching our children self-control?