Screen time? Maybe it's not a big deal
There is no shortage of debate over the effects of screen time on kid's these days. As we've transitioned into a society where even the smallest members have access to a personal IV of Netflix (and...
Dads who joke and play with their kids make them healthier
Several years ago, I visited a friend who I hadn't seen in over a decade. In the years between our visits, he had gotten married and had two kids. Watching him interact with his kids for the first ...
"The conflict of domestic isn't moms versus dads; it's the family against money"
Excerpted from The Atlantic: Home Economics: The Link Between Work-Life Balance and Income Equality Mens absence from the conversation about work and life is strange, because decisions about who ...
Punk pioneer Bobby Hackney on his "family rich in memories, and laughter, and love"
We chat with Bobby Hackney of the legendary punk band Death about his family across generations, faith, and musical legacy.
Singer-songwriter Shannon Hawley and "A Different Kind of Progress"
Shannon Hawley is a singer-songwriter and poet based in Shelburne, Vermont. She just released her first full-length studio album, A Different Kind of Progress, a five-year project she finished on...
How to talk about sexting with your tween or teen
Sexting. Some parents have difficulty just saying the word, never mind admitting that their child might just might be participating in it.
"You've got to bet on yourself. Be rad. Be free."
A freestyle conversation with Ryan Miller, film composer and lead singer of Guster, about fatherhood at the intersection of a creative career.
"Inside Out" director, Pete Docter talks research, science and emotion with NPR's Fresh Air
We've been excited for this weekend's release of Pixar's new film, Inside Out since seeing the trailer this past winter (when I filed the information under "awesome things to remember a million yea...
37 ingenious summer learning resources for your kids
Kids lose 22% of their academic skills over the summer. Help them avoid the dreaded summer slide with these top-rated apps, websites, books, clubs, and camps.
Three perks of young parenting
There are tons of reasons why being a young parent is awesome. But three stand out as the foundational perks of the job.
5 links to share with your curious kids (week of 6/12/15)
Share awesome, fun links with your kids curated by Today Box. Today Box curates fun and educational facts, videos, photos and jokes for curious kids, parents and educators. View past Internet Field...
Mo'ne Davis and the Anderson Monarchs using America's pastime as a bridge to the future
Anyone who's paying attention knows Mo'ne Davis is one extraordinary kid. But behind her, and the 13 others who play for the Anderson Monarchs (run out of the Philadelphia Department of Parks and R...
5(ish) links for parents 6/5-6/12
Our new favorite Tumblr defines the 2 Kinds of People. Maurice Sendak would have celebrated his 87th birthday this past week. Revisiting this wonderfully illustrated video of his NPR Fresh Air inte...
My family dinner fails, as told by 'Orange is the New Black' GIFs
I want to enjoy feeding my children. I want to be good at it. But it just never seems to work out that way. These GIFs explain what I mean.
Sesame Street benefits kids as much as preschool, study finds
According to the findings of a recent academic study (though of little surprise to anyone who has ever watched), the benefits of Sesame Street are as powerful as the ones kids get from attending pr...
How Becoming a Parent Made Me Better In Totally Unexpected Ways
More accepting, more generous, more helpful. To some degree, becoming a mom has had these sorts of effects on meI thinkbut its also changed me in other ways that I appreciate even more.
37 Difficult Questions From My Mixed-Race Son
Mira Jacob, author of "The Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing", has a son who loves Michael Jackson. She turned his perceptive questions and observations regarding race into a fantastic series of panel...
Getting the Kids Involved Means Letting them Participate
If you want your kids to follow a daily routine, they have to help create it, and then feel supported as they practice mastering the routine on their own. That sounds super obvious to most parents...
This 75-Year study proves that the only thing that matters in life is relationships.
The only thing that matters in life is relationships. "Happiness is only the cart; love is the horse." Source: The 75-Year Study That Found The Secrets To A Fulfilling Life
10 Lifehacks to Become a Better Parent than Anyone Else, Ever
I've learned a number of time-saving, life-affirming, world-changing tips that will both save time and affirm life while simultaneously changing the world.
Parenting, Not for the Moment, But for the Long Haul
Our culture is one that promises quick fixes, from 6-minute abs (or is it 8 minutes? I don't know. I wait for cold season and hope I get a cough strong and persistent enough to get mine back on tra...
Confession: my car is a dumpster on wheels. And Im ready to be ok with that.
The wayback, as we refer to it, is an ever-changing cornucopia of cast offs. Its like a 7 layer dip of things that left the house with intention and have fallen into some sort of trunk purgatory.
Is bug repellent safe for kids? Plus, suggestions for what works.
Like many parents, I've never been convinced that chemical insect repellents are truly safe to use on my kid. DEET, in particular, creeps me out - once I accidentally sprayed some on a metal door, ...
Talking social media dos and donts for grownups and kids with VPR
Today I was a guest on Vermont Edition on VPR, our local NPR affiliate. The topic was To Post Or Not To Post: Social Media Boundaries. You can listen to it and read feedback from listeners right...