5 Media Resolutions Every Family Should Make in 2018
If there's one thing nearly every parent wants to get better at, it's staying ahead of their kids when it comes to media and technology.
Growth Is Imperative in the Journey Called Parenting
Just like in every relationship, growth is a crucial element in parenting as well. Parenting offers us a chance to observe and sometimes self-reflect on our actions and reactions towards our childr...
How to Keep Romance Alive When Your News Feed Feels Like the 2017 Libido Ice Bucket Challenge
Good luck, friends! It’s time to ring in 2018 like we didn’t just spend 12 months wading through a stinking pile of poop.
The House-To-House Holiday Shuffle: a Chaotic Tradition We’re Lucky to Have
Is it a challenge to cart around children, canines, presents, diaper bags, and baked goods to multiple houses? Absolutely. Is it worth it? Absolutely.
A Mom's Top 10 Television Moments of 2017
It truly is the golden age of television. It's also the age of interruption, nervous breakdowns, and endless piles of laundry.
How to Survive Mom-Shaming When Home for the Holidays
Mom-shaming seems to be a pervasive problem; however, a different interpretation may help young parents through the holidays.
Santa and His Magic – in Full Effect for as Long as Possible
When it’s all said and done, if my children have joyful memories, then I have given them a great gift.
Advice From a Regular Dude on What Not to Say to A Pregnant Woman
As we prepare to welcome our third (and final) child into this world, I thought I’d reflect back on all of the dumb things said to my pregnant wife.
Planning the Ultimate Winter Break? Check Out These Hotels with Cool Kids' Amenities
Many hotels around the country have amenities that appeal to younger travelers – including unique kids’ activities and experiences.
Making the Case for the Middle Name
A carefully selected middle name can discharge an obligation, preserve history, and appease in-laws all at the same time.
Here's Another Benefit to Eating Together as a Family
According to the results of this longitudinal study, maintaining a family mealtime is important for your child’s long term well-being.
The other day, my daughter asked my husband, “What was the best age for you?”
From day one our children are measured. We know their heights, weights, and head circumferences, for that matter. At each check-up these measurements are again taken. With data in hand we can look ...
The Radical Act of Paring Down Holiday Consumption
Research suggests that financial stress is one of the worst carryovers into the new year, largely because financial stress is one that snowballs.
Does Being a Twin Impact Your Future Relationships?
Twins are born into the world with a cosmic connection to another person. What does that mean for everyone else that comes into their lives?
A Letter to All Parenting Experts Who Don’t Actually Have Any Kids
I used to be somewhat of a parenting expert. Then my first child arrived and forced me into an early retirement. Many will presume to know what it takes to be a parent before actually becoming one....
Whether They Meet Them Or Not, Our Relatives Shape Our Kids
Even if the stories aren’t happy, love-conquers-all stories, they're important. These were real people’s stories – people we have ties with.
The F Word: a Discussion on the Power of Language With My 9-Year-Old
The consequence for the use of this language will depend upon the context, the cultural norms, and, let’s face it, the potential for parental embarrassment.
I'm a Stay-At-Home-Mom With an Older Child, What's Next for Me?
This is a submission in our monthly contest. December’s theme is Growth. Growing up I always knew I was "going to be somebody and make something of myself." An obsessive overachiever, I was confide...
Five Workplace Strategies That Totally Work on Your Kids
Having spent years dealing with angry customers and clients, I've seen how some of the same tactics that put out fires in the workplace can help me at home.
I'm Going to Need You to Stop Screaming Now Please
Hi Baby! It's your Papa. How you doing? Not good? Yeah, I can tell. As for me, I’m… well, I’m frustrated. I have a simple request for you: Stop screaming.
Why the Grandparents Can Exercise Their Spoiling-Rights This Christmas
Grandparents love to spoil. It is as part of the job description – especially around the holidays.
Can an Introvert Change Her Stripes?
The question of whether introverts can really become extroverts is up for debate. Famous psychologists have argued that personality is immutable.
This is a submission in our monthly contest. December’s theme is Growth. When daughter A was a little I used to read her a book titled "Leo the Late Bloomer" by Robert Kraus. In the book, there is ...