My Kid Signed Up For the Science Fair and Learned All About Procrastination
We knew that this child would not complete this science fair project on his own in a timely manner. Yet we waited and watched.
I'm Not the Mother I Want to Be, But That's Okay
I am not the sort of mother I thought I would be. I can hear the cry of "Haha! Nobody is," careening at me.
Mother's Day Schedule: Time Stamped for Your Convenience
It’s Mother’s Day Eve and you’re brimming with excitement for your big day. The “put mom on a pedestal and compliment her until you’re blue” day.
How to Listen Without Getting Defensive
Understanding your partner requires the capacity to listen. Really listen. Couples are advised to hear each other’s complaints without feeling attacked. As great as this sounds, it’s often unrealis...
Kid Made Recipe: Brunch Bread Bake
Don't let the name fool you. Not only is this brunch bread bake easy to pull together, it makes a great meal any time of day!
A Shout Out to Moms From a Grown Up Son
Whenever I tell my mom that I love her, I feel like it comes across as routine, as if it is just the end of the sentence or a way to say goodbye.
Full Confession: We Named Our Daughter After an $11 Bottle of Wine
My wife Liz and I spent 15 days trekking all over Italy in 2015. However, the real life-changing journey wound up being a Walgreens errand.
You’re Still Somebody’s Kid: 5 Ways Parents Can Celebrate Their Mothers on Mother’s Day
We’re parents now. We’re grownups. We’ve got the bills, the jobs, the tired eyes that didn’t come from partying. But we’re still kids, too.
Picture Books to Gift Graduates of All Ages
Dr. Seuss’ “Oh, The Places You’ll Go”, published in 1990, has been standard graduation reading for years. But there are plenty of others.
From Kindergarten to High School – How to Prevent the Summer Slide
No matter their ages, there are endless creative ways to keep your children’s minds sharp during the summer.
Are You Supposed to “Just Know” When Your Family's Complete?
Aren't mothers just supposed to “know” certain things? When our kids have fevers, when something's wrong at school, and if we should do it all over again?
When a Pet Dies, How Can You Help Your Kids Say Goodbye?
It’s important to help our kids pay homage to their beloved pets as best we can when their time comes to say goodbye.
Head Lice Happens: The Nine Lousy Circles of Hell
Forget Dante’s nine circles of hell. If you have kids in elementary school, you’ve already lived through worse: Head lice.
8 Vintage Parenting Trends That Boggle the Mind
Every generation has their weird parenting trends. And thankfully, none of these stuck around too long.
How to Ensure Kids Know They're Not the Center of the Universe
Here are three practical ways to help your children feel less entitled and be more grateful.
Engage the Power of Positive Thinking By Teaching Kids Affirmations
Research supports that affirmations set us on a path to a healthy balance of confidence and humility.
Finding Myself in That Strange Reflection
I’m struggling to get used to the person who looks back at me in the mirror, whose entire being is so different than I remember.
Stay at Home Parents: Nurture Your Adult Relationships – Not Just Your Kids
There are a few tricks to feel less alienated from your beloved adult relationships. Because you do deserve to have them.
All of the Non-Tragic Reasons Those Hemingway Baby Shoes Were Never Worn
Literary lore says that Hemingway once won a bet by writing a story that contained only six words. But how tragic is it really?
Sorry Parents, These People Are Probably Getting Less Sleep Than You
These five groups of people are reminders that parents aren't the only sleep-deprived ones out there.
Can Screen-Time Result in Speech Delays? AAP Study Suggests it Might
Researchers admit it’s too early to establish a causal relationship between screen time and speech delays, but it's worth exploring the possibility.
An Exhaustive Guide to the Subtle Art of Newborn Burps
In an effort to help make it easier to know what to expect with burping, I’ve created the following guide to ten of the most common newborn burping types.
Extroverts Are Way More Awkward Than Introverts
Stereotypes persist. Introverts are socially awkward, extroverts work the crowd with ease and confidence. Not so.
This Job is Technically Unpaid, But We Think You'll Love It
The longer you hold this position, the hours required will diminish, but the job will always be there for you.