To My Granddaughter: Do Not Lose Faith in People
I want to tell you this world will be all good and wonderful things. I want to tell you there is beautiful inspiration everywhere. And there is.
7 Simple Lessons My Kids Have Taught Me About Living Life
The transition from childless to mother of four, could be jarring. But with a little self reflection, it's clear the lessons learned are the important ones.
8 Surprising Reasons I Didn't Freak Out About Choosing a Preschool
I’m sure details like educational philosophy and curriculum content matter, when making a preschool decision, I couldn’t be bothered to worry about them.
6 Simple Ways to Help Your Child Cope With Death
Here are some things to consider when faced with calming your child’s fears and answering questions regarding the death of a friend or family member.
The Lies I Tell My Son So That He'll Eat His Dinner
It may not be a sustainable system, but for now, lying to our kid to get him to eat healthy food seems to be working.
How to Support a Friend Struggling with Infertility
When a friend is struggling with the heartbreak of not being able to conceive a child, it can be hard to know how to support them.
A Surprising Parenting Lesson From My Gynecologist
There was one lesson I never expected to learn from my gynecologist while my feet were in stirrups: how to master the art of distraction.
The Impressions Are What Matter In Life, Not The Details
My purest memories tend to stick in my head as sensations. Perhaps I’m just better at remembering feelings than actual events. A memory that is often brought to the surface is that of me as a kid, ...
Society is Wrong, Your Body is Perfect
As a mom to three kids, two of whom are girls, I hope that I can start promoting a healthier environment in which they can grow.
6 Simple Product Switches for a Healthier Home
Individually, the chemicals in these products seem insignificant, but they do add up. Small swaps can mean a healthier home and planet.
My Severe Anxiety Threatened to Ruin a Family Trip to the Amusement Park
Grappling with anxiety is hard enough on our own. But we owe it to our kids to parent through the fear and give them the experiences they deserve.
4 Simple Ways to Help Improve Your Kid's Mood
We all get grumpy sometimes. Luckily, it doesn't have to last long. Especially if you employ some proven remedies.
Kid Made Recipe: Easy Apple Tart
This tasty apple tart is the perfect weekend baking project for a kid chef - you peel and chop and they do the rest!
Can I Please Just Enjoy This Dad Double Standard?
No, I don't like being called the babysitter, but I'm not going to complain about being hailed a hero for simply going to the grocery store with a baby.
How to Avoid Raising Know-It-Alls
As parents it’s on us to convey that being smart doesn’t mean being right; it means wanting to know when you’re wrong.
You Just Never Know When You'll Say the Words She Needs to Hear
It's not always the words of advice that resonate. Sometimes it's sharing your own fears and admitting you don't have the answers either.
7 Signs You Might Be a Mom-Ninja
There's no secret class. Just on-the-job training that turns new moms into mom-ninjas, one diaper change and managed tantrum at a time.
LtCol Todd Mahar on Service, Family, and Being There for Each Other
A fascinating conversation about family life in the Marines with LtCol. Todd Mahar, Commanding Officer of the 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines at Camp Lejeune.
A Very Brief Guide to the Hottest New Parenting Styles
Despite being a seemingly modern concept, the term "helicopter parent" dates all the way back to 1969. In "Between Parent and Teenager" author and psychologist Haim G. Ginott quotes an over-paren...
For My Son: What It Means to Be a Kind Man
Being kind means – above all else – treating others the way you’d want to be treated. And teaching my son to be just that is the most important job I have.
Debate Club: Slow Cooking or Stove-Top Efficient?
What's So Great About Slow Cookers? by Rebecca Lang I understand the allure of the slow cooker. Come home from a long day and, like magic, dinner is ready to eat. Except, it's not magic. It takes ...
To the Extremes: Parenting With Major Depressive Disorder
On a good day, the ups of major depressive disorder make me feel like supermom. But it doesn't last forever.
Ages and Stages: Your Tyrannical Toddler Exposed
Look for the following hallmarks of toddlerhood and respond with compassion.
5 Reasons I Struggle With the Flu Shot Each Year
Each year the internet goes wild with flu shot information. I have a choice, and I get to make the choice for my kids. So why is this a hard decision?