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The Underrated Power Of Clear Parenting Principals

Creating and living with a simple set of parenting principles makes the entire journey richer and more enjoyable for everyone involved. Here are mine.

27 Things to Discuss at Thanksgiving That Aren’t Donald Trump

Conversation starters that won't make you want to sit at the kids' table this year.

Use A Safety Deposit Box to Get Kids to Put Their Stuff Away

Messes are a part of life with kids. Here is a simple and effective strategy for clearing the clutter: the Safety Deposit box.

A Letter of Apology From a Fitness Writer to Aspiring Exercisers With Young Kids

As a parent, I now know that I've published health stories offering advice that, on most days, is impossible to even attempt to follow.

The Healing Power of Dark Stories

In our world of real monsters, storytellers like Maurice Sendak can help kids make sense of their darker feelings and fears.

Teaching Peace in Elementary School - The New York Times

Source: Teaching Peace in Elementary School - The New York Times

Compassionate Advice For Helping Kids Navigate Scary News

We are all reeling from the sad and scary news coming out of Paris. You may be wondering how to help your younger kids make sense of this event. Well, no one can actually make sense of it, Howev...

Best links of the week

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The Grapes of My Wrath: Champagne and Memory

Why I'm not toasting the recent study that made headlines for suggesting that champagne might prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

Stanford researchers show we’re sending many children to school way too early

Stanford researchers show we’re sending many children to school way too early

Keeping Up With the Herd

Making the surprising choice to forgo maternity leave and return directly to work. That is, to become a wildebeest.

Quiet Time Brings Transcendental Meditation to Public Schools - The Atlantic

Quiet Time Brings Transcendental Meditation to Public Schools - The Atlantic

Class Clown Or Gifted Student? It's A Matter Of Perspective : NPR Ed : NPR

Class Clown Or Gifted Student? It's A Matter Of Perspective : NPR Ed : NPR

Why Kids Are So Vulnerable to Advertising -- Science of Us

Why Kids Are So Vulnerable to Advertising -- Science of Us

Modern Love: For a Single Mother, an Alternate Reality

Our journey as a single-parent family is rich and satisfying, and far more real than a Rockwellian fantasy. Source: For a Single Mother, an Alternate Reality - The New York Times

Best links of the week

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Steps to Take Now if You Suspect Child Abuse

Here’s what you can do to help if you suspect that one of your kids' friends is being abused. A grim but incredibly important topic.

NY: Stressed, Tired, Rushed: A Portrait of the Modern Family

Source: Stressed, Tired, Rushed: A Portrait of the Modern Family - The New York Times

PBS Parents: How to Raise an Emotionally Resilient Child

Emotional resilience is the ability to bounce back from stressful or difficult moments. Learn how you can help your child develop this important skill by setting aside ten minutes each day. Source:...

Why Parents Shouldn't Feel Guilt About Their Kids' Screen Time - The Atlantic

Why Parents Shouldn't Feel Guilt About Their Kids' Screen Time - The Atlantic

Ten Reasons My Roommates Are Terrible

Seriously. When are these people getting jobs and moving out of my damn house?