The Exhausting Quest of Finding the Right Therapist (Yours is Out There)
The first time I met with a therapist, I thought I was the problem.
The Things to Remember When Positive Parenting Fails
When it feels like you’re not getting different results despite doing the “right” thing over and over again, here are a few things to keep in mind.
When I Got Married, I Realized My Mom Missed Her Calling as a Wedding Planner
So what did all this neurotic attention to detail result in? The most magical wedding I could ever have imagined.
Beyond the Family Pet: How Animals Enrich the Lives of Kids
Not only does contact with and knowledge of animals, both pets and wildlife, make kids smarter, but it also makes them healthier.
This is the Biggest Indicator of a Kid's Happiness, According to Recent Survey
Most parents know that sleep is important for children’s wellbeing. But how important is sleep to your child’s happiness?
Car Seat Safety: We’re All Doing It Wrong
A car seat study has been making the rounds, giving new parents one more thing to panic about. But it's possible the panic is misdirected.
Rewards and Punishments Don't Intrinsically Motivate – These Things Do
Rather than teach them to overvalue the approval of others, we ought to teach them to follow their own quiet voice of guidance.
Determined to Create Your Dreams? Don't Forget This
Life without grit is like eating unsalted popcorn or beginning your day with no coffee.
6 Tricks to Make Halloween Treats a Non-Issue for Your Allergic Kid
If you’re also wondering how to enjoy trick-or-treating without being spooked by potential allergens, here are some tips.
What Do I Tell My Granddaughter When Tragedy Strikes?
What do I tell her when she sees I am a million sad miles away when she is showing me her latest gymnastic move and I miss it or asks why my eyes are red?
I Have a Hereditary Visual Disability – Is My Son a Ticking Time Bomb?
For prospective parents with chronic hereditary medical conditions, exploring this has merit. Here are three important considerations.
Finding Beauty in the Brokenness
This brokenness, these outward signs of our experience so far, doesn’t make us less than others with different worries or heartbreak.
How to Keep Kids Calm During Shots (and a Bonus Reason For Doing so)
How do we possibly overcome what seems like an impossible task to keep our kids happy and calm before they get pricked? Here are some ideas.
Please Appreciate My Dinosaur Identification Skills
The depth of my sons’ collective dinosaur knowledge is impressive, but it’s more than slightly intimidating to normal people.
What New Science Tell Us About Kids' Memory and What That Means for Parents
Your kid’s brain is not able to recall detail and stories of events in the same way that your adult brain is.
What My Son's Speech Delay Taught Me About Determination
I was determined to guide him as he navigated life with minimal language. He was determined to have people understand him.
How to Find the Sweet Spot in Discipline: Parenting Advice From a High School Teacher
There is a way to be genuine with your kids, have a good relationship, and still be the parent. You aren’t losing your influence, it’s just changing.
Moms-To-Be, You Should Still Get Flu Vaccines
A clickbait article is spreading like, well, the flu, and is likely to significantly impact pregnant women's behavior at doctors' offices this flu season.
My 7-Year-Old's Top Concern After Getting "The Talk"
All that research and preparation goes out the window when you're face-to-face with your kid about to have "The Talk."
What Does Single Motherhood Mean for Kids?
Surprise! A growing body of research finds kids in single parent households aren't sentenced to lives of poverty, crime, or addiction.
Managing Your Teens' Attitude Takes This Shift in Yours
By shifting my focus from protecting myself to helping my teenage daughter manage her angst, I learned to “not engage.”
From Mentor to Meltdown: How to Handle Your Highly Verbal Preschooler
One minute it feels like you’re talking to a mini-adult, the next you’re dealing with a screaming newborn. Here's some help.
Addicted to the Rush of Rushing? Your Chronic Lateness Might Be More Than a Bad Habit
Depending on how chronic your pattern, you might actually be addicted to being late.
All Parents Should Kick It Like Beckham
Youth sports have become less about having a good time and getting exercise and more focused on competition. It's time to bring some playfulness back.