How Raising Freethinkers Is Helping Me Raise Humanist Kids
Harnessing the real potential of wonder requires internal contemplation and quiet moments spent simply witnessing the world and thinking about how it works.
This Simple Biohack Will Make You Want to Take Your Shoes off A.S.A.P.
I’m not some crunchy hippie mama telling you to go hug a tree to take all your worries away. I’m talking about the science-backed practice of “grounding.”
This Is a Love Letter to the Sisterhood
This a love letter to the sisterhood. This is an homage to all the women who hold us up.
37 Ways to Entertain Your Kid That Won't Bore You Out of Your Skull
When your day with little ones stretches endlessly before you and you’re out of ideas, try some of these.
A List of Hopefuls for the Film, “Wonder”, From a Special Needs Mom
Special needs is a complex entity, a vast network of exposed nerves that must be treated with care. Please, let this story be treated with care.
A Most Important Request to Parents From a Teacher
I find myself in a position where I am left with no other choice but to wear my heart on my sleeve and ask a favor.
Why Weaning off Antidepressants Wasn't the Right Choice for Me
After popping my last pill, I felt almost triumphant. “I’m med-free!” I croaked. Fairly quickly, I noticed some changes.
Understanding the Emptiness of Pep Talks
Praise and pep talks are empty. Whatever is compelling my daughter to feel "less than" will not be satiated by my efforts to cheer her up.
6 Guiding Principles for A Successful Co-Parenting Partnership
There is no miracle solution to co-parenting after a divorce, but a good place to start is consistently treating your ex with respect and love.
Reassurance From a Teacher That Your Job as the Parent is Harder
Please do not compare yourselves to your child’s teacher and worry that you are lacking.
8 Phrases You'll Say When Your Teen's Behind the Wheel (and What They Really Mean)
What can I say that would be simple, but stick with him? Can the principles that apply to driving also apply to life?
Expendable income is nonexistent these days. Even for tooth-loss.
Move the Baby or Let Her Sleep? What the Research Says About 3 Non-Ideal Conditions
Carseats, cribs, and couches: all come with dire warnings about the dangers of laying down your baby the wrong way. But what are the real risks?
Not Just Selfies: Simple Ways to Use Your Phone Camera to Help Your Kids Learn
Here are some ideas for using your phone camera as a family that will entertain your kids and build brainpower at the same time.
The Most Important Kid-Communication Opportunity You Might Be Missing
These types of moments happen every day, when our children mention something that they are unsure of and wait to see our reactions.
New Research Shows That Dads Can Also Experience Postpartum Depression
With an upsurge of dads now playing a key role in raising children, more men are experiencing postpartum depression.
How to Snap out of Snapping at Your Kids
Sometimes parenting is just completely and utterly overwhelming. Here are some tools that will help you snap out of snapping at your kids.
All the Things You Don't Have to Fret About Finishing Before the Baby Comes
All you need to bring your baby home from the hospital is one outfit, one car seat, and enough diapers to get you through the day. Don't sweat the rest.
Teen Moods: They Are Not About You
When a simple conversation with your teen feels more like pulling teeth, remember that this is not personal. It's simply a symptom of adolescence.
The Play Kitchen That Was a Recipe For Disaster
Our toddler's behavior was telling us what she couldn’t articulate: kitchen was not fun.
I Stopped Running Away From Home When I Had Kids
I spent the first three decades of my life running away from home. Home was a nice idea, but only that, until I had kids.
Tried and Tested Tips for Air Travel With Young Kids
If you're undertaking a flight with young kids, some of these tried and true tactics honed over 20,000 miles of travel can help.
Seven Projects to Turn Your Kids Into Real Scientists
These seven kid-friendly projects only require a smart phone to turn your kid into a real scientist.
Coyote Peterson, animal expert and host of "Brave Wilderness" on how parents can raise their own adventure seeking outdoor enthusiast.