The Excitement and Anxiety of Kid Masks (Finally) Coming Off
Around the country, mask mandates are ending. With vaccines still unavailable for kids under five and vaccination rates relatively low for older children, families remain in a precarious spot.
How Is Self Care Actually Possible for New Parents?
Self care is huge, as buzzwords go. But how am I supposed to fill my cup when it’s 4 AM, I’m so exhausted it hurts, and my newborn baby is screaming?
Four Things Foster Parents Want You to Know
I talked to foster parents, not to get statistics, but to hear their stories. This is what they want you to know. (You can stop calling them saints, to start.)
How to Not Lose Your Mind When You Lose an Hour
It is only a sixty minute time difference to one’s schedule, but has the power to derail a household.
Can a Feminist Have a Gender Reveal Party?
My son is already living in a world, and a state, that's determined to keep things binary. I won’t be another person who does the same.
How to Talk to your Kids about the Invasion in Ukraine
Talking about war is incredibly hard. Think of yourself as a curious, compassionate guide as you embark on a journey of understanding and compassion as a family.
10 Novels That Explore What Growing Up Is Really Like
Being (and parenting) a teen is hard. From the struggles of self-identity, domestic violence, and suicide and loss, these 10 new YA novels poignantly tackle the tough issues.
5 Things to Consider When Naming your Baby
Choosing a name for another person is no easy task. The possibilities are endless, but keeping these factors in mind can help narrow it down.
Understanding the Fascinating Link Between Anxiety and Creativity
A growing body of research suggests that there may be a link between creativity and anxiety. Here's how to help your kids express creativity and manage anxiety.
Six Ways Dads Can Help Raise Feminist Sons
Here's how dads can teach boys that men and women should be on the same side, and men should be vocal advocates for women to have the same privileges they do.
How to Truly Teach Your Children Inclusivity to Promote an Equitable Society
Our children are the ones who hold the power to a more harmonious future, and we are the ones with the responsibility of teaching them. Raising inclusive, aware children is worth venturing outside ...
36 Questions for Valentine's Day
Single parents will find Aron’s questionnaire helps them screw the rules and weed through mismatched partners faster. Couples will discover the 36 questions help them reconnect and deepen their rel...
On Valentine's Day for My Daughter
When my daughter was three-years-old, I came across a beautiful poem by Sarah Kay called “If I Should Have a Daughter.” I promised myself that one day I would share this poem with my own daughter. ...
Conversation Hearts: Now with REAL conversation
What if we were to use the ubiquitous V-day hype as a reminder, of sorts, that it’s time for our Annual Relationship Check-Up.
A Family Stuck in the Autism Waiting Room
When you know something with your child just isn't right, waiting on an autism diagnosis is nothing short of excruciating.
Got Leftover Easter Ham? Try This Recipe.
Skip the ham sandwiches and make this mouthwatering, warm and crusty take on the classic diner Monte Cristo sandwich.
April Fools' Day Pranks For Kids to Play on Grownups
Last night when he should have been in bed reading, my son and I huddled under his covers, bathing in the light of my iPhone while we googled the perfect April Fool's prank to play on his dad.
Shadow or No Shadow. Groundhog Day, Again
“Well, what if there is no tomorrow? There wasn’t one today.” – Groundhog Day
What I Wish I’d Said When My Kid Asked Me What All Genders Meant
My husband and I have talked with our kids about bodies, private parts, and where babies come from. But a talk about gender is not about sexuality.
15 Real Valentine's Days For Single Moms
There's at least 15 other days in a year we single mothers actually do wish there was a big, strong, capable, loving romantic living in our home.
The Unique Pressures on Black Women to Parent and Provide
In our culture, women are expected to be mothers first and all else second. For many, particularly the Black woman, this system and its expectations create challenges.
This Black History Month, Let's Discuss the Pay Gap for Women of Color
The average black woman earns just 63 cents to the dollar that the average white man makes.
10 Children's Books to Celebrate Black History Month
From courageous activists to extraordinary citizens, it’s a wonderful time to share these stories with your children.
5 Ways to Teach Your Kids About Race and Ethnicity
It is our job as parents, teachers, and citizens of the world to teach our kids the value of every other person on the planet.