Letter to My Baby Daughter: Beware of the Mean Girls
I want you to know that I have the highest hopes for you, my only daughter, and I want you to be prepared for the so-called mean girls.
All The Reasons I Shouldn't Have Another Baby in My Forties, Maybe
I have for a long time yearned for a fourth child, but at age 45 and already a mother of three, I had pretty much assumed I was done. But what if I'm not?
Somebody's Always Crying in a House with Two Under Two
Somebody always needs a diaper change, somebody always needs to eat, and, of course, somebody’s always crying. It’s not always the kids, either.
Kid Made Recipe: Picnic Spring Rolls
These fresh, colorful spring rolls with sweet and spicy dipping sauce are delicious, refreshing, fun to make and easy to transport.
5 Engaging Apps to Download for Your ASD Kid Right Now
These ASD-friendly apps are cleverly disguised as fun but can also teach your child a thing or two.
5 Techniques for First-Time Homebuyers to Help Manage the Stress
Buying a house is likely the largest purchase of your life. You're going to need to manage the stress somehow.
How to Parent on the Same Wavelength Even When You Disagree
Even when partners both agree on important values for their kids, they might not agree on the most effective method to get there.
When Your Kid with Special Needs Does Something a Thousand Times Better Than You
There are many times I do not give my son enough credit, times when I lean into past experiences of failed attempts or when I project my fears onto him.
20 Rituals That Can Improve a Parent's Life
These self-care rituals are most effective in helping maintain a relative amount of personal peace, joy, and balance.
Being Honest About the Messiness of the Human Experience
I don’t want my kids to ever feel like they are alone in the world having feelings that no one else has or feels.
"I Might Be Pregnant Again" and All The Emotions That Come After
This would be our fourth child together, and she wants me to be happy so that she can be happy. I want to be happy about this, too. I really do.
Longtime Lessons on Losing a Friend
Sometimes, without warning friends just quit on us. And really, that's their loss.
Sugar Intake During Pregnancy Could Trigger Kids' Allergies Later On
A new study tells us that eating too much sugar may also trigger allergies and asthma in our kids down the road.
Discovering Myself Once the Kids Head to School
With the impending approach of September comes the age-old existential dilemma: Who am I?
Parenting After the Manchester Bombing
How do families move forward with confidence after scary events like this one take place?
The Staggering New Stats Surrounding Kids and Gun Deaths
Fact: 1,300 American children are killed by guns each year, making firearm injuries the third leading cause of death among zero to 17-year-olds.
A Guide to Gamer Slang for the Non-Geek Parent
Whether your child is a gamer geek, a fantasy nerd, or an all-around lovable dork, you’ve probably heard some of these terms.
Could Your Struggling Kid Actually Be a Visual-Spatial Learner?
Visual-spatial learners tend to learn holistically or non-sequentially, a method that is at odds with a typical curriculum.
Finding Peace as the Mother of a Rainbow Baby
My experiences, even the painful ones, have brought me exactly to where I want to be in my life. I have a loving husband and three beautiful children.
How I Know My Tween is Adulting Better Than Most Adults
Raising confident daughters who have strong senses of self-worth is my main goal as a mom. I think I'm doing just fine.
The Intentional Path to Becoming a Sensitive Parent
Sensitive parenting has been associated with multiple social, cognitive, and emotional benefits for kids.
The Simple Phrase That Is Changing How I Parent
Connection is the key to helping kids learn how to behave, and parents have to be the calm in the midst of their kids’ chaos. This phrase can help.
Secrets of Productivity Success
Regardless of whether it’s possible to create more time, it is entirely possible to make more out of the time we have.
Could Money Be the Missing Piece to a Happier Life?
Your level of income has little influence on how much you smile, laugh, or enjoy yourself on a daily basis. So how can money make people happier?