Yes, It Was a 16th Birthday Party, But "Sweet" Isn't How You'd Describe It
Wild at heart, wild animals, Wild Thang, walk on the wild side … holy moly COW, you ain’t seen “wild” until you host your 16-year-old’s surprise party.
What We're Listening To: "Heaving Bosoms" Podcast
Yes, this podcast is called “Heaving Bosoms.” If you find that endearing and hilarious, then more than likely you will find this podcast to be the same.
An Open Letter to Our New Neighbors
Most people get welcomed to the neighborhood with a delicious casserole or tray of baked goods, but my kids would eat it before I could even get it to you.
4 Parent Myths About College Admissions
But there’s a few general parent misperceptions swirling about that are worth correcting.
For a Healthier Brain: Less Bacon, More Sleep, and Keep Moving
The good news is there are active measures we can take right now to avoid or counteract beta-amylase production and ensure brain health.
Does Your Home Feel Imperfect? Congratulations, You’ve Mastered an Ancient Japanese Aesthetic
You don’t have to hire a decorator or scour the internet for ideas, products, or advice to create a wabi-sabi infused home.
I Hated Little Nutbrown Hare, Until We Watched his Show
After binging "Guess How Much I Love You," I've decided Big Nutbrown Hare is everything you want a parent on kids’ show to be.
It’s the Chocolate Apocalypse. If You Need Me I’ll Be in the Candy Aisle.
What is the world, really without chocolate? We are about to find out.
How to Rekindle Your Kid’s Love of Learning When Motivation Wanes
Many children lose their intrinsic love of learning once they start school. So, how do you rekindle your child’s love of learning?
When Your Car’s Fuel Gauge Isn’t the Only Thing on “E”
I realized the empty fuel gauge was indicative of most facets of my life. Essentially, everything is on “E.”
Discovered: How My Father Spared Me My #Metoo Moment
A grown man had “noticed” me. Was I supposed to want that? To feel flattered? Abandon my teenage suspicion that I was hideous?
Seven Cost-Free Ways to Foster School Readiness
Here are seven ways to nourish childhood and, at the same time, help your child be ready for school.
An Unexpected Threat of False Teeth
Around five or six, your teeth start falling out and everyone makes a fuss again.
Choose a Partner You Can Be Playful With
As children, many of us were encouraged to play and create as we took in the novel world around us with a sense of wonder and awe. Our playful and frolicsome spirits were often celebrated, delighti...
By all accounts, I'm very lucky. My nine-year-old son, Jack, is a great kid.
In Defense of Describing Your Kid’s Age in Months Until College (Or at Least Preschool)
The stages of development don’t care about calendar years. They happen in quick succession, and some things change every single day.
If Entertaining Overwhelms You, Throw More Crappy Dinner Parties
We've been doing dinner parties all wrong. The invention of the crappy dinner party could save us all.
Does Screaming the F-word in Wegmans Make Me a Bad Parent?
I blame my wife for what happened. She makes going out and getting things done with our children seem easy.
Kid Made Recipe: Sweet Potato Fried Rice
In 2018 we’re aiming to get our teenager cooking family dinner once a week - solo! This awesome fried rice is a great recipe for big kids to try out.
The Sneaky Science Behind Your Kid’s Tech Obsessions
Son won't turn off his video game? Daughter obsessed with "likes" on Instagram? It may not be entirely their fault.
Today Is an “I Hate Kevin” Day
I’m invisible, and today I’m letting myself be mad about it. I hate Kevin. I wish he had never been born.
The Benefits of Letting Grudges Go
Consider that the harmful effects of long-standing grudges also hurt those we most want to protect: our children.
What We’re Listening To: Story Pirates
What do whoopee cushions, dino bank robbers, and dogs’ rights have in common? They’re all subjects of the hilarious podcast Story Pirates.
It seems silly for me to say I miss my husband because it is silly, because he’s right here next to me most of the time.