The First Day of School Tradition You Should Start This Year
The first day of school inevitably invokes a host of emotions to the surface, and not just for the kids. This tradition preserves them for generations.
I Don't Want to Be the Mom That Looks Like She's Got Somewhere Else to Be
Am I the sweaty, harried woman, going through the motions, but really just getting it over with, like regular maintenance on the car?
How Researchers Can Tell Babies Understand Complex Concepts Like Gravity
How did we come to learn everything we now know about infants and their developing minds? Their eyes.
There's Always Beauty at Your Fingertips if You Observe Like a Child
It’s cliché, isn’t it? Stop and smell the roses, be present, let the children lead the way. But it's completely true.
How to Get Back to School Like a Boss
Get down to business and get the kids ready to hit the books and slay the 2017/2018 school year. Let the back-to-school prep begin!
Through the Looking Glass of Vacations
As I grew up, I took note of what my mother did that made our vacations so smooth and peaceful. Now I'm discovering myself through being the one in charge.
Be the Parent You Needed in Middle School
In many respects, we are better suited to guide our charges through these clumsy years than our parents were.
Thoughts on Empty Nesting One Year In
Last year, we moved our youngest daughter to college at the end of July. There are some things about this empty nest no one prepared me for.
Early Child Development Programs Can Make Children and Parents More Successful, Says Study
Early child development programs are more beneficial than previously thought – especially for disadvantaged children and their families.
How to Use the Eclipse to Encourage an Interest in Astronomy
As the eclipse approaches, many kids will discover a new-found interest in astronomy. These tips and resources engage that curiosity for months to come.
Why Becoming Your Child's Emotion Coach Begins by Managing Your Own Emotions First
When we provide kids with the right framework, we give them the necessary tools to manage their emotions.
What Else Could It Be Besides ADHD?
Continue to open the door to additional possibilities, rather than have any diagnosis, ADHD or otherwise, close doors to further inquiry.
Why I Named My Son After Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee the man, not only the archetype, is still one of my heroes. So much so that I've named my first-born son (who’s half Chinese) after him.
Weight Obsession From a Father's Perspective
The most heartbreaking words from my son's mother had to be, “He feels like you judge him when he eats in front of you.”
5 Ways to Combat Back-to-School Marketing
Here are some tips for getting what your kid needs for school while keeping the marketing influences to a minimum.
Xennials And "New Kids on the Block" – a Look Back at the 90's Trend
Now that we’re “grownups,” pop culture’s finally figured it out that the Xennials are trending.
You're Going to Be a Different Mother to Each of Them
Every firstborn I know has a story like this. Mine has me on a train at two weeks old, on my first official field trip. My parents interpreted my newborn foot twitching and eye blinking as signs th...
Losing My Religion While Trying to Find Answers to My Kids' Deep Questions
I’ve been struggling with religion. Particularly, how do you talk to your kids about religion, especially if you disagree?
Magic, Minecraft, and Makers: The Games Your Kids Won’t Stop Talking About
Innovation, creative thinking, and open-ended play has engaged curious kids for generations.
Please Withhold Your Husband Logic From This Wife's Irrational Whim. (On Second Thought…)
You’ve got to admit that nothing douses a spontaneity high like someone questioning your motives.
The Best Way to Tell the Difference Between Sensory Issues and Other Childhood Disorders
Sensory processing issues can be misunderstood and misdiagnosed as a number of things, most commonly ADHD and anxiety disorders.
How I Helped My Anxious Kid Transition to Middle School
The transition to middle school was extremely difficult for my daughter, who deals with generalized and social anxiety disorders. Here's what we learned.
On Explaining Time and Aging to a Three-Year-Old
There might not be a special trick to talking to your kid about time and aging, probably because both are unavoidable.
Why the Lazy Days of Summer Are Actually the Most Memorable for Kids
The memories kids will cherish aren't particularly the ones we might expect. For them, the hazy, lazy days of normal living are what summers are made of.