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.
Perhaps I should feel badly about lying to those I love so dearly, but the truth is, I don't feel badly at all. In fact, they get me through most days.
What Kind of Hostess Are You? Take the Quiz and Find Out
I have determined that there are three kinds of hostesses: The Bold Hostess, The Loving Hostess, and The Sensible Hostess.
The Best Way to “Go Green?” Go Outside.
Even with the “greening” of parenthood, helping children form an actual connection to nature is often overlooked.
Teaching Children to Appreciate Quiet in A Noisy World
In a world where being loud is lauded, let’s teach our children the beauty of quiet and stillness.
Can Teaching Kids Mindfulness Replace Discipline?
Traditional punishments like detention and suspension are often ineffective. Some schools are turning to meditation and mindfulness and seeing real results.