10 Things I Say to My Kids That I Wish People Would Say to Me
We're constantly giving our kids directives. And though they may find this irritating, maybe they just don't know a good thing when they hear it.
The Soapbox Car That Almost Killed Us Both
Each of these projects is another step towards making my son a man, and keeping me a child.
Debate Club: Is There a Place for Gore in Halloween Lawn Displays?
More guts, more gory by: Phaea Crede While there absolutely are some Halloween decorations that go too far when it comes to graphic gore, I love décor that walks the razor edge between just "scar...
A Letter to the Family Dog: You're a Good Boy
Listen, Bo. You're a great dog. I know you've been demoted since we brought a small person into the house, but we still love you. Promise.
Sometimes Mommy Yells: The Truth About Losing It
The days can be long. The kids, challenging. And sometimes, despite our best efforts, we can't keep it together. But there's always a chance to try again.
It's Normal – and Good – For Young Kids to Have up to 7 Colds a Year
Seem like every time you turn around you're wiping a runny nose, or scrambling to find sick kid coverage? It's because you are. And it's totally normal.
Funny Quotes About Parenting from People More Famous Than You
Twenty hilariously honest quotes that perfectly capture the ridiculousness of being a parent.
Fairly Incompetent and Disastrously Determined Adventures in Fort Building
Sometimes you and your kid set out to build a tree fort. Sometimes you buy one of everything at Home Depot and get in way over your head.
Joy, Sorrow, and Everything Between: The Truth About Motherhood
There's no going back to the person you were before you were a mother. You're new, raw, and living with a heart cracked wide open.
Rediscovering the Brilliance of "Blue's Clues" 20 Years Later
Many children's shows have come and gone in the last 20 years, but few have stood the test of time like "Blue's Clues."
5 Ways to Lovingly Embarrass Your Kids
Parent/child embarrassment is real. And it's going to happen whether you set out to do it or not. So why not lay it on thick and create some real memories?
What Are You Gonna Do With All That Halloween Candy?
Here's a collection of solutions ranging from what you'd secretly like to do to with that sugar-crack stash to what you actually and realistically could do.
11 Items Parents Need to Have Delivered to the Front Door
We have all said it: Man, I wish someone delivered.... I’m not talking about ordering some stuff online and getting a delivery in a day or two. I’m talking about: I must have it this instant or I m...
Parenting Wisdom From U.S. Presidents You Wish Were Running Right Now
Whether leading the nation or their families, U.S. Presidents, through both strengths and weakness, can teach a few lessons about being a good parent.
14 Popular Family Pets Your Kids Want (and Why You Shouldn't Get Them)
A goldfish is a great family pet! Except for the dying. Be sure to purchase several back-up fish and prepare your toilet bowl memorial remarks in advance.
Myths Debunked Surrounding ADHD
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a very common condition diagnosed mainly in children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 6.4 million children bet...
How to Be a Gracious Host to Your Child's Imaginary Friend
Tonight my daughter introduced me to Luna, a light pink, dark purple, and orange cat, and a large, red dog with floppy ears called American Dog who also goes by the nickname of Dave. These are the ...
Revised American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines Recommend No More Solo Screen Time
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released a new, more relaxed, set of guidelines for children and screen time.
The Impact of Sexualizing Our Daughters on Halloween
It doesn't matter if your daughter is 8 or 18- the Halloween costumes aimed at them reinforce messages that their attractiveness is what's most important.
Out of the Blue: The Sadness of Unexpected Loss
They are the phone calls that change your life. The urgent ones that come from those you love with news too sad to process in the moment, or ever, really.
What I Learned About Being a Parent From Staring at the Grand Canyon
Reflections on being a mother as inspired by staring at a giant hole in the ground.
Dinner on my Doorstep: Why I Love My Meal Delivery Service
Everybody needs a little help sometimes. And sometimes, help comes in the form of dinner ingredients delivered to the door, and kids learning how to cook.
5 Ways Your Family Can Help Hungry Children
Hunger in America is a huge problem, with no simple solution. But there are ways kids and adults can help make a real impact in your community and beyond.
What Do I Do With My Kids All Day? This.
A friend of mine, possibly suffering from the same kind of parenting guilt that plagues us all from time to time, recently asked in an online forum what other stay-at-home parents did with their ch...