4 Things My Baby Finds Way More Interesting Than Any Toy
The other day, my baby and I were sharing one of those moments that just melts a mama's heart. We were laying in bed side by side, staring into each other's eyes and chit-chatting away, just relish...
The Soapbox Car That Almost Killed Us Both
Each of these projects is another step towards making my son a man, and keeping me a child.
Fairly Incompetent and Disastrously Determined Adventures in Fort Building
Sometimes you and your kid set out to build a tree fort. Sometimes you buy one of everything at Home Depot and get in way over your head.
If You Want Your Kids to Be Successful in Sports, Get Out of Their Way
Weve all been to those youth sporting events; the ones where parents are living out their own dreams, regardless of what their kids want.
Everything Changed the Day I Learned Minecraft Has a Sex Mod
When allowing our kids access to the internet, there's no telling the information they could accidentally stumble upon. Even things we've deemed "safe."
6 Game of Thrones Halloween Costumes for Your Unsuspecting Baby
In just a few short years those babies of yours are going to be choosing their own commercialized average costumes. But right now, it's GOT time.
My Teenage Son Let Me Win a Basketball Game the Other Day...
Im going to end up like an old lion playing out his final years at the edge of the pack. This Oedipal nightmare needs to be shut down immediately, but how?
5 Kids Songs that are Morbid, Misogynist, or Just Plain Weird
Until my child was old enough to demand music, I'd coast down the highway listening to NPR with my baby in the car seat. Once he learned the word for "music" – pronouncing it more like "MUZAAAAAAAA...
The Unavoidable Sting of Being Left Out
When throwing a birthday party, it's a toss up between making sure no one feels left out and preserving some degree of sanity.
6 Teen-Approved Podcasts for Family Listening
Whether it's a family car ride, or cooking dinner with your teens, there's a good chance listening to one of these podcasts will keep everyone entertained.
Why I Gave My Son a Box of Tissues for His First Birthday
No kid remembers their first birthday party. So why throw an elaborate event that only parents really want?
My Daughter Was Emotionally Scarred by a Goat – and Other Tales From Disney World
There’s a point in there somewhere about American culture, or global politics, or human nature. But I’ll let you figure that out on your own.
Is Good Old-Fashioned Horseplay Worth the Occasional Black Eye?
In an age when kids are given less and less permission to get physical, one mom sings the praises of her son's battle wounds.
The Evolution of the Birthday Party From the 80s to Now
The birthday parties our kids are attending these days are a far cry from the drop and run haphazard festivities we grew up enjoying.
How to Relax and Enjoy Playing With Your Kids
When we play pretend with our kids, most of us are just going through the motions. But there's a way to tap into the way we used to play.
How Tunes Makes Your Beer Go Down Even Better
A study recently published in Frontiers in Psychology, purports that music makes beer taste better... The research took 200 beer drinkers, split into groups, with some receiving an unlabeled beer ...
Why I Let My Kids Play With Toy Guns
The decision of whether or not to let kids play with fake guns is one that many parents give a lot of thought to.
4 Reasons to Stop Judging and Take Your Kid to a NASCAR Race
It's loud, exciting, and more fun for the family than you may have thought.
7 Ways to Bond When You Don't Want to Play Pretend With Your Kids
Playing pretend requires parents to summon up energy that is sometimes non-existent. These alternatives are much less labor intensive.
DIY: Rubber Band-Powered Tennis Ball Launcher
This is an awesome project for anyone with a drill, access to rubber bands, and a toddler who likes to see things go flying.
Practice, Fail, and Be a Good Sport: What Kids Learn on the Field
When kids participate in youth sports, there are lessons to be learned by athlete and parent alike.
Why You Absolutely Should Let Your Kids Play With Garbage
Give kids PVC pipe, scrap wood, or whatever they can buy for $10 at the resale store and a little freedom. Learning through exploration is magic.
Think Outside the Bun: 3 New Ways to Love Hot Dogs
Think outside the bun and cook up these three new hot dog recipes for your kids or your next cookout.
Why Every Boy Should Have a Doll
One mother's quest to provide her son with more options later in life by making sure he plays with dolls now.