Anne-Marie Slaughter: Society is Free-Riding Off the Efforts of Lead Parents
An interview with Anne-Marie Slaughter, who says that the work of lead parents should be valued as an incredibly important investment in human capital.
This is the Yoga Class Parents Actually Need
If the goal of yoga is to quiet your mind, some of us have a whole lot of work to do. Unless of course we just incorporate the chatter into class.
Little Kids Feel Big Love, and It's Okay to Talk About It
Little hearts are training grounds for the big love that comes when they're more grown up. What's the harm in humoring their crushes?
Those "Homework is Useless" Articles Are Lying to You
The "no homework" revolution has recently gained serious momentum. However, homework can be a beneficial tool to support our kids' learning.
A Night Owl's Guide to Raising an Early Bird
Kids wake at the crack of dawn ready to take the day on like gangbusters. You on the other hand, may barely survive.
Odd Jobs: My Life as a Juggler and Father of Two
Jason Tardy, a dad, but also a traveling performing artist who specializes in high energy juggling and self-described "offbeat comedy."
Rosie Pope on Successfully Managing a Business and a Big Family
Designer, entrepreneur, TV personality, and mother of four, Rosie Pope has been pumping pregnancy and motherhood full of style for nearly a decade. In 2008, after finding it difficult to shop for s...
When Divorce is Beating You Down, Here's How to Fight Back
Divorce can be an ugly mess. But keeping these things in mind, you can navigate the road a little more easily.
My Father's Mental Illness Made Me a Better Parent
Carrying the burden of a mentally ill parent need not define who we become. And it certainly doesn't dictate what sort of parent we'll be.
The Internal Monologue of An Introvert Mom at a Kid's Birthday Party
For an introvert mom, an invitation to a child's birthday party often leads to anxiety-provoking anticipation of social awkwardness.
All of the Angels Are Home Now
9/11. This is the day my child will call his birthday. This day, always and rightfully enshrouded by the collective grief of a whole nation.
The ritual of tea when the going gets tough has made a bond between mother and daughters unlike anything else.
DIY: Rubber Band-Powered Tennis Ball Launcher
This is an awesome project for anyone with a drill, access to rubber bands, and a toddler who likes to see things go flying.
6 Simple Tips That Will Get Your Kid Psyched to Make Dinner
Your kid doesn't want to help at meal time. What they want is to be in charge. You can let them.
Could Baby Simulators be Backfiring?
A teenage pregnancy prevention program involving a baby simulator does not appear to have any long-term effect on reducing the risk of teenage pregnancy, according to the first randomized controlle...
Connection Found Between Early Language Skills and Depression
Children who experience low levels of language learning stimulation beginning at three years of age are more likely to experience language delays by first grade and are three times more likely to d...
Teen Pregnancy Down to Record Lows Thanks To Social Media?
TEENAGE pregnancies have fallen to a record low because youngsters are too busy sexting to have sex in person. Experts say they spend so much time flirting online and sending raunchy social media m...
Clown Industry In Serious Jeopardy Due to Bad Clowns
It's proving to be a serious situation for professional clowns... Joseph and Lisa Brown, better known as Jazz and Jojo, have made clowning a major part of their livelihood. "We want to make kids ...
Rediscovering the Simple, Timeless Message of Winnie-the-Pooh
When I was six-years-old, four six-inch tall stuffed toys arrived with a bubbling hot, deep-dish pie from the new Pizza Hut that opened within walking distance of our house in New Jersey. “They we...
How to Help Your Kid Through Bouts of Impostor Syndrome
It's not just adults who worry they're in over their heads. Kids can struggle with feeling like impostors, too.
Sometimes I Feel Guilty For Having a House Cleaner
What am I teaching or not teaching my kids by outsourcing the house cleaning?
Yes, I Have Twins, But It's All Hard. As a Mama, You Just Do It
Sure, having two babies at once is hard, but you know what? We're all doing the best with the hand that we've been dealt.
Kid Made Recipe: Oven Baked Apples
https://www.facebook.com/HelloParentCo/videos/1757551497845548/ Check out more Kid Made videos on Facebook! Back to school means apple season! Grab some Macs, Cortlands, or Red Delicious and ma...
How to Travel With Kids: Forget Your Plans, Just Be Together
Sometimes the best plan is simply to enjoy one another's company, away from the everyday obligations and chores. Itineraries are overrated.