Questions to Ask Your Kids: Who Made You Smile Today?
From "30 Questions to Ask Your Kid Instead of How Was Your Day"
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Why Moms Support Hillary While Daughters Back Bernie
There is a sharp generational divide between mothers and daughters and who they support in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Antibiotics Before Age 2 Increases Risk of Childhood Obesity
"Our work supports the theory that antibiotics may progressively alter the composition and function of the gut microbiome"
The Memories That Stick and Those We Trade For New Ones
I was shocked that my mother had forgotten so many details of my birth. But after I had my son, I realized there was so much I too had forgotten.
Tablets, Transitions, and Tantrums
Transitioning out of screen time doesn't always go so well. Luckily there's plenty of research to help ease the turmoil.
The Surprising Numbers Behind the Decline of Kids' Team Sports
It’s not just Little League - about half of American children don’t participate in any team sport
Build With Virtual LEGOs in Google Chrome (Kinda like Minecraft)
Welcome to the Build Academy This is where you train to become a Master Builder! Starting with the basics, you’ll face a series of building challenges in different locations. Before you know it, ...
Who Will Teach Our Kids Sex Ed?
Is the combination of social media and online pornography becoming the new sex ed?
3 Stories That Can Help When the News is Scary
Helping kids navigate scary news is a heartbreaking task. Our friends at Sparkle Stories have some tools to help.
How Does Oxytocin Impact Mother-Child Bonding?
A new study examines the impact of oxytocin levels on mother-child bonding, and what it might mean for baby's healthy development.
"What Is Missing From the Parenting Conversation"
From our Friends at Parentswho.com
How Do You Spell Happiness? "B-R-I-B-E"
I couldn't allow my daughter to keep failing at school. There was one thing that I hadn't tried yet: the bribe.
A Timeline for When Kids Should Master Basic Kitchen Skills
There are real benefits to cooking with kids, for you and for them. Here's a timeline of developmental cooking milestones for kids.
5 things every kid should know at the start of Little League season
Follow these instructions to get your child on the fast track to fun on the little league diamond this spring. This is for parents who dont know much about baseball, but want to help their kids ge...
The Kids Are Not Alright: Why Happiness is Declining Among Teens
Why is happiness among teens steadily declining, and what can we do about it?
Why I Want to be a Good Enough Parent
I know what kind of parent I try to be: patient, thoughtful, easygoing, and joyful. And patient. I know I already wrote that. But my number one priority and desire for my parenting style is to be p...
Supporting my 8-Year-Old Through Gender Transition
On International Woman’s day today, I noticed my grief showing up in response to the daughter that I no longer had. My eight-year-old child, who was my daughter, is transitioning to become my son. ...
Top 5 Hybrid Sedans for Your Family
Buying a new family car is a giant pain in the boo. I’m always being asked by friends and family to help them decide what car to buy and, after over 15 years in the car business, I suppose I’ve bee...
5 Things Parents of Four (or More) Kids Want You to Know
Yes, I have four kids, all boys from age 3 to 14. While most of the time it’s a happy jumble, there are a few things those of us with a lot of kids want you to know.
No One Wins in a Drama Triangle
No one wins in a drama triangle. This unhealthy communication pattern can turn a seemingly happy home into a toxic environment full of animosity, guilt, shame, and anger. To resolve this common iss...
Questions to Ask Your Kids: If Aliens Came to School...
From "30 Questions to Ask Your Kid Instead of How Was Your Day"