My Dog Is Potty Training My Daughter
My daughter has been much more interested in the bathroom use of our Boston Terrier, Judith Weiland, than anyone else in our home.
The Frustrating Zen of Cleaning With a Toddler
That feeling that there is always more to do – that is a permanent state. May as well embrace it.
Why Betty Friedan's "The Feminine Mystique" Still Inspires
Betty Friedan explored identity and motherhood in her society-changing book, “The Feminine Mystique,” published in 1963. 55 years later, it still resonates.
12 Ways to Prepare for Motherhood So You Don't Totally Lose It
Here's a list of things you can practice before you birth your baby so that you maintain a sense of self when you're suddenly alone with a newborn all day.
Why Those Baby Snuggles May Be More Important Than You Think
Physical contact between infants and their caregivers can even affect children at the molecular level – an impact that’s detectable four years later.
Take Your Child to a Bookstore, and Build the Future
Across the U.S., bookstores set aside the first Saturday in December to celebrate the magic that happens when every kid has a book to read.
8 Parenting Lessons From the Dutch on Raising Happy and Resilient Kids
Each culture has its own unique strengths and beautiful ways of living life, and parenting is no exception.
Could Attention Seeking Be Connection Seeking?
The term "attention seeking" generally refers to unwanted and demanding behaviors. When children seek attention, they are seeking connection and validation.
Want to Raise a Capable, Independent Kid? Say Yes to the Mess
Giving your kid free reign of the kitchen may mean spilled milk, dropped eggs and a few mini-catastrophes. But it's well worth the mess.
How Janet Lansbury Made Me a Confident Father
From Janet Lansbury's books, to blogs, to podcasts, I've found her to be my best parenting resource.
Dear Teacher: Please Just Give My Kid What She Deserves
Teachers, please don’t be afraid of raising your standards and expectations. Our kids are capable of more than you are asking for.
Gratitude's Flip Side: How to Follow Up When a Professional Lets You Down
How do people in positions of authority know when their judgments or actions harm others unless the consequences result in litigation?
I'm not sure if he knew it, but this American gentleman saved the lives of many young people in Beirut, including mine.
3 Companies That Are Carving Space for Adults on the Autism Spectrum
There are a few up-and-coming companies that gear themselves to the needs of autistic adults.
Does Conflict in Your Home Really Matter? What the Latest Research Says
A recent study of toddlers aged 14 to 36 months focused on the impact of family conflict on parent-child interactions.
Why Elf on the Shelf is Worth the Hassle
The beauty of the Elf is that he's instilling a sense of tradition and offering an opportunity for many families to bond over something during the holidays.
What is the Four Burners Theory and Can Anyone Actually Make it Work?
We all have four burners: family, friends, health, and career. Must we choose to turn one burner off to keep the others successfully lit?
Angels Do Exist (at the Grocery Store)
We made eye contact and exchanged a smile. She didn’t have to mention she was a mom. I knew the moment I saw her that she really saw me.
Why My Son’s Fear of Failure Terrifies Me, and What I’m Doing About It
This is what I want for my kids: that they believe in themselves, push past their fears, and never feel afraid of making mistakes (if that’s even possible).
6 Ways to Find Happiness and Survive the Shortest Days of the Year
A few ways to still enjoy evening family time, get some exercise, and forget our its-dark-way-too-early-blues.
4 Amazing Discoveries Made by Kids Just Like Yours
From astronomy to paleontology, kids have been making scientific discoveries for centuries, long before they could drive.
The Real Reason My Biracial Son Has Long Hair
Not because I want to control him, but because it’s the one thing to which I’ve hitched the illusion that I can control the way people see him.
Santa Cares: A Holiday Life Saver for Parents of Kids With Special Needs
We got in line early for Santa. We decided to try him out again, this time in a comfortable and familiar environment: the nursery school Christmas party. Our daughter knew everyone in line, and alt...
A spider has woven a web in the space between the open kitchen window and the screen that we have yet to take down for winter. Fall in upstate New York. The evenings are frosty. It is a good place ...