To My Baby Girl, as She Begins Kindergarten
Sending your first baby off to kindergarten is a huge milestone in both of your lives.
The Parenting Regret That Caught Me by Surprise
Sometimes what's best for our kids is for us to let them lead the way and to remember that not every "problem" needs solving.
That Time I Tried to Work and Mother Simultaneously
Being a work-at-home mom isn't the easiest gig in the world. Especially on the days my 4-year-old wants nothing to do with the "work" part.
I Need to Stop Saying "I'm Sorry"
Women, far more often than men, apologize reflexively. As mothers, that lifelong habit intertwines with the way we parent.
I'll Cut Up Your Cell Phone and Other Lessons in Tough Love
When extra chores and lectures aren't getting through, sometimes teenagers need a little tough love to make a positive change.
What to Know About the Upcoming US Internet Handoff
The Department of Commerce is set to hand off the final vestiges of American control over the Internet to international authorities in less than two months... The move means the Internet Assigned ...
World Elephant Day is Almost Upon Us- Some Are Helping This Way
Conservationists in Tanzania are using an unorthodox way of keeping elephants from wandering into human settlements - by throwing condoms filled with chilli powder at them. ...Honeyguide Foundatio...
The Adventures of Batmom and Lightning Chase
One mom, one six-year-old, two geriatric dogs, and three days hiking the Long Trail. What could go wrong?
14 Books Your Kids Should Read Before the Movie Version Comes Out
Here's the thing about books being made into movies: You're doing yourself (and your children) a disservice if you neglect to read the book first.
An Honest Letter to My Oldest Child: What Happened To Us?
As kids grow, so do their emotions. Our ability to connect ebbs and flows. And on the days it feels non-existent, we wait, hoping upon hope that it returns.
Playing Pretend Makes Me Want to Put My Head Through a Wall
I love my kids. But if I have to narrate one more Luke Skywalker/Woody death battle or hang out session with Barbie and her girlfriends, I'm going to lose it.
Why I Post About My Mammogram on Social Media (and So Should You)
“Feeling nervous at Radial Mammography Imaging” may be the most important thing to share on social media if it encourages one other woman to go do the same.
When Raising Kids Takes a Toll On Your Marriage
With the day to day of raising a young family, a marriage is sometimes simply going through the motions. Even with the best intentions.
How the Internet is Taking Over Human Memory
Our increasing reliance on the Internet and the ease of access to the vast resource available online is affecting our thought processes for problem solving, recall and learning. In a new article, r...
After Legalization, Marijuana Exposure in Kids Rises in Colorado
The legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado was associated with both increased hospital visits and cases at a regional poison center because of unintentional exposure to the drug by chil...
10 Times My Parenting Channels The Griswold's
Forget other seasoned parents, facebook groups, or playdates. I get my parenting wisdom from these genius National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation quotes.
The Unbearable Monotony of Maternity Leave
This three months off isn't a decadent vacation. It's three months of being stranded in motherhood.
If My Son's ADHD Were a Super Power
If my son's ADHD were a super power, it would be a hero's cape, not a red flag.
About That Day I Forgot My Cell Phone
Once you get past the panicky sweats, there's a freedom in leaving the phone behind.
10 True Things About Being a Mom Your Nice Friends Won't Tell You
Your friends may be holding out on you. Allow me to set the record straight on what you can expect from this parenting gig.
How to Raise Critical Thinkers in a World That Desperately Needs Them
We should be striving to raise kids who ask thoughtful questions, challenge the "experts," and closely examine the answers.
Fastest 400 Meter Runner EVER Coached by a Great Grandmother
South African sprinter Wayde Van Niekerk ran the fastest 400-meter race in history at the Rio Olympics on Sunday (Aug. 14), breaking a 17-year-old world record and winning his country’s first 2016 ...
4 Practices From Around the World To Help Make Parenting More Joyful
Parenting differs greatly from culture to culture. In each, there are ways to find the joy in raising kids.
Why I Don't Make My Kids Do Chores
Kids have their entire adult lives to tend to mundane tasks. For now, I'm heeding grandma's advice, doing the chores and letting them be kids.