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日本語A Vision of Motherhood That Includes Traveling the World
A challenging coast-to-coast trip with a new baby ends with renewed confidence to explore the world as family.
From Freelance Mom to Prize Winning Author
Angela Palm won the coveted Graywolf Press Nonfiction Prize after she reimagined her life. Here's how she did it.
Quiet Hands, Wandering Thoughts on the Transition to Womanhood
A mother answers her daughter's questions and fears about her first period in this beautiful and moving essay.
"Mama, she's in your heart now. It's ok."
On Tuesday, I had to break the news to my four year old daughter that her very special "fairy godmother" passed away. Kathleen was beloved by many,
Explaining graphic design to four year olds is a little like the way you explain it to clients. New favorite Instagram alert! Russian artist/photographer Nikolai Tolstyh uses paper cutouts of an...
The Car Radio is Ruining My (Sex) Drive
Beyoncé was right: I’m not ready for that jelly, and neither is my pre-tween son.
How I Made Better Rules For Posting Photos of My Kid Online
Becoming protector of our children is part of every journey into parenthood. This job is more difficult because of social media.
12 ‘Onion’ Articles That Perfectly Sum Up Parenting
If you ever suspected you're alone in the utter absurdity of raising children, 'The Onion' is always here to prove you wrong.
Business, Motherhood, and the Tyranny of Chicken Tenders
Award-winning Chef Liza Hinman is a mom who’s kicking ass in a tough industry. We chat about how she does it - and her surprising thoughts on kid food.
25 Halloween Movies Every Kid Should See, Sorted By Age
Suggestions for classic Halloween movies you can watch with your whole family, from goofy to spooky to sweet.
If At First You Don't Fail, Try Again
We preach about the success factors of flexibility, resiliency, and self-control, but we rarely let our kids practice those skills in their daily lives.
Why I'm Not Climbing Everest This Year
Raising a human being tests the limits of your capabilities beyond what the tallest mountain in the world can offer. You can’t top that.
10 Practical Tips For Teaching Young Kids Kindness and Safety
Ideas for helping kids stay safe while practicing compassion in tricky situations.
A parent's view of flying. Kindergarten in Finland favors playtime over literacy. The outcome may have an advantage over the demands of the US Common Core standards. In her diaries, to be publi...
Children need stories to thrive, just as they need food and water and play to grow into sturdy and resilient older children.
In the US, Common Core standards routinely rob the youngest students of time that used to be reserved for play. Despite findings that early literacy has little long term benefit, reading is being t...
Everything You Wanted To Know About Sex & Parenthood
A conversation about sex and parenthood with Hillary Frank, host of "The Longest Shortest Time." Learn about "The Parents’ Guide to Doing It - Live!" in NYC
9 Fantastic Children’s Books To Add To Your Reading Rotation
A bookshelf was one of the first things my wife and I put in our new son's room. Here are some of our favorite stories that line its shelves.
Staring Into the Abyss Without the Bandaid of Booze
A powerfully honest story from a mother who found the courage to quit drinking while teaching in the Middle East.
Laura Veirs Talks Motherhood, Music, And What's Next
"The most important thing to is to carve out some time for yourself," says singer-songwriter Laura Veirs as we chat about making music while raising kids.
The ever growing trend in the educational world of favoring student collaboration and dynamic learning activities over independent study may come at a cost to introverted students. From the arrang...
Rediscovering Lost Stories from Childhood
I found the book at a firefighter-themed restaurant. It was sitting on a coffee table in the waiting area for children. Recognition struck me like a bolt of lightning: I had read it as a child. I o...
Its Time to Stop Shaming and Humiliating Children
Now is the time for each of us to come together against one big parenting trend that has no benefit: its time to stop shaming and humiliating children.
Who Dares Discuss Paid Parental Leave in the USA?
A perspective on the surprisingly controversial topic of paid parental leave in the US, from a mother who has experienced it from multiple angles.