10 Ways to Raise Extraordinary Human Beings
Here are 10 things we can do to raise extraordinary human beings, who recognize their own strengths and know how to use them.
How Parents Can Challenge Their Children with Stretch Goals
I love challenging my kids to do better and be better. I do it all the time. I think part of me has developed it into a little mental game, a satisfying mom challenge.
How to Raise an Open-Minded Child
Open-mindedness is hard, especially in this era of intense political polarization. But raising our kids to think that way benefits everyone.
The Future Is Love and It’s in My Kitchen
It's hard to feel powerless when we stop looking at the world out there and look at the world in here: in our kitchens and in our family rooms and our beds.
An Ode to Sisters-in-law, and Love
Why is there no holiday celebrating in-laws? What a unique gift, to gain new parents and siblings halfway through life.
If We Talked to Everyone the Way We Talk to Expectant Mothers
Since when did it become OK to greet good news with predictions of doom?
What Children Overhear Matters Now More Than Ever
Things are happening in the world right now, and we can get so caught up in it that we may not notice how it’s affecting our children.
How to Keep Stir-Crazy Preschoolers Occupied Indoors
When kiddos get restless and emotions run high, you need several go-to activities that are easy to put into place and don’t require too much pre-planning.
Child Anxiety and What to Do About It
Lots of children can “hold it together” at school. How can we help children lower their buzz and not explode?
How Awe Transforms Us – and How to Create More of It for Your Kids
Awe offers so many ways for our children to prosper in this challenging world. Seeking opportunities to experience awe is critical to their well-being.
How to Build a Solid Framework For Raising a Responsible Kid
Parents can take a positive, supportive approach by fostering these three major components of responsibility.
Boosting Baby Vocabulary: Parents are Better than Netflix
There are limits to what "educational" programming can do for your toddler.
How to Strengthen A Child’s Character Through Empathy
Empathy rarely requires rules be changed, expectations be lowered, or concessions be made for a child.
The Power of Being a Pioneer in the Unknown of Your Life
More often than not, starting over is not at all linear. (Life isn't either, for that matter.)
That Time My Birth Plan Went Flying out the Window
Like many moms, I had a birth plan, but that plan went flying out the second story hospital window
How Grandma Shared Important Life Lessons
My grandmother would be 100 this year if she were still alive. I consider myself fortunate that she was an active presence in my life. She got to meet my children and the older ones have fond memor...
Why Teaching Your Toddler to Share Is a Waste of Time
I am concerned about teaching my son to be content with what he has, to wait his turn, and to realize that even in his little toddler world, whining does not get him what he wants.
How to Teach Your Kids About Civic Responsibility
Sometimes we need a shake up to wake up. How can we use this time to teach our children the importance of civic engagement?
Condolences to Your Vagina at This Difficult Time
Nature isn't here to make it easy on us. It's here to see if we're up to the challenge.
A 5-Step Plan for Waiting to Catch Your Child's Stomach Bug
My son had bravely thrown up six times in five hours overnight. I knew from experience that I was next. I just didn’t know when.
A Woman’s Guide to Dealing with the “Man Cold”
In order to help my fellow women, I’ve devised the following easy, 10-step guide to deal with your man when in the grips of a man-cold.
How RSV Changed the Way I Parent
I had no idea what RSV was. I am not a medical professional. I am an average mom with three kids. And then I found out.
When Motherhood and Mental Illness Collide
I said I was in love with her, but I lied. When I first met my daughter three years ago, all I felt was a powerful sense of panic.
How to Be A Kid With Your Kid (and Not Have to Steal Their Coloring Books)
Childhood is the coolest. That’s why we want ours back. But we also want to protect our kids’ childhood.