A Couple’s Guide to Complaining
Effective complaining enables spouses to engage in conflict and achieve resolutions that criticism puts out of reach.
The Terrible Tale of the Best Gift My Husband Ever Gave Me
Forget the rule of thumb established by florists, jewelers, and Hallmark since time immemorial, that household appliances do not make romantic gifts.
It's Easy to Ask Why I Didn't Leave the First Time
I said it only takes one time for him to lay his hands on you for you to know he is abusive. Until it actually happened to me.
6 Kids Books for Families With Food Allergies
As the mom of a kid with food allergies, I know how stressful a food allergy diagnosis can be. These books can make it easier, though.
Does Giving Your 10-Year-Old a Cell Phone Increase the Risk of Bullying?
In a recent study, kids who owned a cell phone were significantly more likely to be a victim of cyberbullying, especially in third and fourth grade.
We Know Remarkably Little About The "Right" Bedtime
Don't struggle with bedtime. Read up on what's known about sleep, what's unknown, and what's negotiable.
Why I Decided to Replace the Batteries
What does it say about us as a culture when we can treat so many things as disposable and temporary?
7 Surprising Impacts of the U.S. Substance Use Disorder Crisis
An estimated 21.5 million Americans over age 12 suffer from a substance use disorder. But the impact of this crisis reaches far beyond.
Why My Thumbsucker Can Continue at her Leisure
My daughter still sucks her thumb, and, yes, we are well aware she’s way too old to be doing so.
The Sport That Leads to More Concussions Than Boys' Football
Recent research reminds parents that they might be overlooking the dangers of concussions in sports besides football.
Can Folic Acid Mitigate Autism-linked Effects of Pesticides?
New research suggests that taking over 800 micrograms of folic acid around the time of conception can help mitigate the autism-linked effects of pesticides.
Forget Hand Washing – This is How Moms Should Prepare For the Season of Perpetual Sickness
The sickest time of year is coming up. When I say “sickest” I don’t mean the slang term for "coolest." I mean ill. It’s the illest time of year. When I say “illest” I don’t mean the slang term for ...
The Simple Food That Could be the Answer For Underweight Kids
Forget an apple a day. A nutrition study in Ecuador suggests that eating one egg a day for six months helped underweight children catch up.
How the Power of Touch Helps Kids Thrive
Touch heals. An increasing amount of evidence suggests that touch has more power than we could ever imagine.
This Simple Biohack Will Make You Want to Take Your Shoes off A.S.A.P.
I’m not some crunchy hippie mama telling you to go hug a tree to take all your worries away. I’m talking about the science-backed practice of “grounding.”
Why Weaning off Antidepressants Wasn't the Right Choice for Me
After popping my last pill, I felt almost triumphant. “I’m med-free!” I croaked. Fairly quickly, I noticed some changes.
25 G-Rated Swears That Are Surprisingly Just as Satisfying
Looking for some G-rated exclamations to replace the R-rated ones you’re used to? Here are some fresh ideas you can use in your daily life.
After Breastfeeding Wraps, How Do You Reclaim Your Body?
Kids “of a certain age” are expected to stop nursing and sever all ties from what provided sustenance and comfort in the first years of their lives.
Move the Baby or Let Her Sleep? What the Research Says About 3 Non-Ideal Conditions
Carseats, cribs, and couches: all come with dire warnings about the dangers of laying down your baby the wrong way. But what are the real risks?
New Research Shows That Dads Can Also Experience Postpartum Depression
With an upsurge of dads now playing a key role in raising children, more men are experiencing postpartum depression.
I Survived Four Days Without the Internet and so Can You
No WIFI for four days? No checking in on Facebook and Instagram and Twitter? No posting! And I lived to tell about it.
Growth is Necessary, But Honestly, Growth Can Suck
The logical adult in me realizes that I should stand and beg the universe to give me the strength to let my children grow.
Life Isn’t Perfect: Lessons From My Nine-Year-Old While Painting a Wall
Why does it matter if my thighs are dimpled, if our holiday pics show that it rained everyday or yes, if the paint on our walls are not perfectly even?
Can We Learn to Love a Place That's Not the Perfect Fit?
What does science say about moving? Is it better to move to a place with more desirable characteristics, or to try to love where you are for their sake?