5 of My Fastest, Favorite Go-To Family Dinners
Here are five of my favorite fast family dinners I serve over and over again. I empower people to grab easy ingredients and mix them together to get dinner done.
5 Steps To Raising A Viking Child
Here are five steps to help you raise your own little Viking, Scandinavian-style, through outdoor play.
Dear Grandparents: The Complete Rules for Babysitting My Children
We really appreciate the help. But seriously, we're going to have to get a few things straight before we leave the kids in your care, grandma and grandpa.
3 Hands-On Ways to Teach Kids Love Is Love
Raise a generation of open minds and open hearts.
In an effort to take some of the work off your shoulders, we've scheduled your ultimate snow day. And if your kids argue about any of the plans, well, tell them you're sorry but it's on the list.
To Bring Your Family Closer, Share Your Stories
Storytelling is a dying art, but it’s a beautiful one that connects generations. I want to be able to pass on some of my history to him, just as my Mimi did for me.
The Best Ways to Buy Maternity Clothes on the Cheap
Just the term “buying maternity clothes” is enough to make the frugal-minded among us cringe. But it's totally possible to do it economically.
16 Acts of Self-Care That Can Help Change the World
If you feel overwhelmed by the news, but also want to make a difference in your community, here are 16 ways to care for yourself while still making a difference.
Bottle Is Best For Us And That's Okay
Formula feeding my son was not a decision made lightly. Let's stop the shaming and embrace that there are different great ways to raise a healthy baby.
Kid Made Recipe: No Bake Cinnamon Ornaments
Here’s an easy and inexpensive holiday craft that kids of all ages can make - Cinnamon Ornaments! Gather just a few ingredients, a few cookie cutters, and ribbon or string and get ready to roll.
Mindfulness, Meal Planning, and Other Ways I'm Failing
I’m not good at doing all the Pinterest things people who throw out phrases like “life hacks” and “mindful parenting” say I’m supposed to be doing. Maybe that's okay.
8 Attainable Resolutions for Moms That Will Rock Your Year
Considering 92 percent of resolutions fail, I’m keeping it real with these modest goals for 2017.
Why I Let My Toddler Wear His Boots on the Wrong Feet
I’ve decided to let it go and let my toddler wear his boots on the wrong feet. Letting go of control in this area brings a handful of important reminders to mind.
5 Totally Ridiculous Ways to Get Through January with Children
Here are five zany ways to make my least favorite time of year bearable, maybe even, dare I say it, fun.
Debate Club: Can a New Year's Resolution Actually Make a Difference?
I think creating a goal just because the calendar (or other people) are telling you to will only set you up for failure which could result in a decreased sense of self-worth.
5 Ways to Help Your Kids Enjoy Nature in Winter
With the slow crawl of the cold season, the kids beg to stay curled up in front of the TV. But getting them outside is the key to staying sane. Here's how.
The Unexpected Joy of Hand-Me-Down Clothing
More than efficiency or aesthetics, there's a bigger reason to appreciate those carefully packed boxes of previously loved kid's clothes.
Throw a Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Party
Whether you couldn’t find a sitter for New Year’s Eve or you don’t feel like heading out in the fray, you can still have a fun, kid-friendly celebration. Here's how.
5 Fun Toys That Will Teach Your Kids To Code
When kids learn how to code they also learn important life skills like how to communicate and solve problems. For parents, the question is where to start. Here are 5 answers.
Why You Should Vaccinate: A Pediatric Infectious Disease Expert Weighs In
Guest contributor, Leigh B. Grossman, M.D., is the Medical Alumni Endowed Professor of Pediatric Infectious Disease and the Associate Dean for International Programs in the School of Medicine at th...
19 Things I Hope I've Taught My Daughter Before Her 18th Birthday
My dear daughter, here are the 18 things I hope I've taught you in your 18 years of childhood.
Short-sightedness is epidemic. The solution? Teach kids outside.
Short-sightedness is epidemic for modern kids. It's tempting to blame screen time, but the problem really lies in the spaces where they live and learn.
Adaptation is the Most Traditional American Family Value
History shows that single parents, blended families, households led by women, and same-sex partnerships have always been part of the vibrant American story.
Devices May Be Making Our Children Smarter, but Is There a Catch?
Technology has expanded our brain function. But does it lead to improvement in complex life skills, such as problem solving and planning?