5 Questions Teachers Wish You Would Ask Them About Screen Time, Tech, and Internet Privacy
Teachers -- who are on the front lines of the tech-infused school day -- are experts at helping families manage this stuff so that kids can learn.
Mothers Hold Children’s Hands for a While – or Sometimes Forever
When I co-owned a home décor business, one of the products featured in our catalog was a calligraphy sign that said: "Mothers hold their children’s hands for a while… their hearts forever." At the ...
If Recollection is Subject to Our Own Perspectives, I Hope My Kids Remember It This Way
When we look at any one of the photographs that depict a childhood, the unspoken story therein will be read differently by each of us.
Kid Made Recipe: White Bean Chicken Chili
If you’ve got leftover chicken and a tween prep cook, you’re on your way to a warm, hearty delicious dinner that everyone will love.
It Would Have Been Better If Kevin Hadn't Come
I think all parents worry that one of their kids is being shortchanged in some way. This fear increases exponentially when you have a special needs child.
The Project Management Tool You Can Use to Wrangle Your Family
Everything from crazy family mornings to chores and attitude problems can be addressed by stealing this corporate tool and applying it to the home.
Rewards and Bribery – Aren’t They the Same?
Some parents assume rewards and bribes are synonymous. They aren’t. There’s actually a huge difference.
Could Drinking Together be the Secret to a Long-Lastingly Happy Marriage?
A recent study suggests when older couples participate in concordant drinking (drinking together), the negativity within their relationship decreases.
Starting Over: When Mama is Nana
The term “grandfamilies” has entered the lexicon.
When Fancy Underwear Gave Me Back My Perspective
How easily we can imagine to buy more, to have more, and maybe to be more, would be so much better in every way than where we are right now.
Most Anticipated Teen/YA Books for Fall/Winter 2017
Teenagers and adults alike will want to get their hands on these fresh new books this fall and winter.
I'm Thirty-Five Years Old and Finally Dating
We "hung out," "hooked up," and "did things with other couples," but my husband and I never dated each other. Until now.
The Simple Time Management Trick That Boosts Your Productivity
The effect of time blocking can increase productivity and tighten up the day, leaving those who practice it feeling like they know where their time went.
The Secret to Lin-Manuel Miranda's Success? Standing Ovations From His Parents
The pieces of his life that struck me most, though, weren’t the obvious. It was watching a video of him holding court as a little boy.
Six Simple Ways to Raise Civically Engaged Kids
No matter what your personal politics are, you can raise civic-minded children ready to help their communities and put their ideas into the world.
Think Beyond the Maxipad: How to Help Your Modern Teen Manage Her Period
Today's teenagers have a wide variety of options when it comes to managing their periods.
Those Thoughts Don't Make You a Bad Mom – They Make You Human
At one point or another, you’ll feel it. You will. You’ll feel trapped. You’ll get tired of being so completely depended upon. You’ll miss your freedom.
Research Shows Body Confidence Could be the Key to a Satisfying Relationship
Regardless of pant size, it’s confidence in her body that predicts a happy relationship.
Hold the Cheese: How to Photograph Your Kids as You Actually See Them
As parents, we want to remember everything. But how do you capture the essence of childhood. The images that truly tell the whole story?
Kid Made Recipe: Barbecue Chicken Tacos
Let us introduce you to these crispy, oven-baked barbecue chicken sensations! Taco night done right, with plenty of time left for homework help!
What to Do If Climate Change Flares up Your Kids' Anxiety and Depression
There are ways to handle climate change and natural disaster topics carefully so that our kids don't form a major case of eco-anxiety.
The Power of NOT Negotiating With Toddlers
The other day, I snuck one of my triplet toddlers – the one sitting in the shopping cart seat facing me as the other two sat in the plastic car, facing away – a Krispy Kreme cruller. The only one w...
Embracing The Stigma of a Child Who's Labeled
Fear of stigma can prevent amazing parents from seeking out professional help for a child truly struggling with a mental or behavioral health issue.
Spiraling Out of Control and Toward Infidelity
I want to tell him about how my marriage is broken and how numb and disconnected I feel. I wonder how I let it get so far.