Our Kids Need to Know That Love Is Stronger Than Hate
I woke up at 4 a.m. on the morning of the U.S. election. I was in my four-year-old’s bed (he’d woken up during the night) and checked my phone to see the latest news. It was almost exactly the same...
How to Raise Respectful Digital Citizens
The best way to help our children navigate social media and technology is through explicit instruction of our expectations for their behavior in this realm.
7 Science-Backed Ways to Be a Better, Happier Parent
These simple skills can be adapted into daily life and make it easier to raise happier, healthier, and more cooperative kids.
Good Enough: Suggestions for Balancing Your Precious Time
Time, like money, is a precious and finite commodity. And since there's no way to give everything full attention all the time, stop being so hard on yourself.
A Letter to My Parents From Your College-Bound Teenager
Eloquent words from the front lines of college application and high school pressures.
For Success in School, Teach Your Children How to Study
Helping your child develop good study habits will also help them develop the skills that will serve them well throughout their lives.
We Can't End Bullying, But We Can Teach Our Kids How to Handle It
Like adults, kids are people who disagree, argue, and get their feelings hurt. Instead of expecting to prevent it, we can give them tools for handling it.
How to Help Our Kids Get Unstuck
Arming ourselves with alternative perspectives on the uncomfortable, frustrating, or disappointing situations that arise can turn outcomes around.
The Science of Childhood Lying in an Age of Post-Truth
Children experiment with the truth through all developmental stages. Here's what it all means.
8 Highly Effective Hacks for the Distracted Mom
There's a lot to keep track of in the throes of parenting- meetings, sports gear, birthday parties, and stuffed animals. These shortcuts can help save some sanity.
How to Strengthen Your Child's Emotional Intelligence
Kids feel a lot of feelings all the time, but haven't yet mastered the art of self-regulation. Research shows emotion coaching parents can help.
Pumping at Work: Rights, Tips, and Tricks
Balancing a career and a breastfeeding relationship can be a juggling act. These tips, learned from experience, can help.
Confessions of a Reluctant Unschooling Mom
Discovering the best ways to educate our children often leads us down paths we never could have envisioned ourselves traveling
To the Woman Who Shamed Me For Not Breastfeeding My Baby
Breast or bottle, what we choose, and why we choose it, is nobody's business.
The Power of Checking In With Your True Feelings
The urge to react when confronted with your own feelings is strong. Resist that habit through the practice of regularly checking in with yourself.
How to Keep Your Marriage from Failing – Unless It Should
These six values, gleaned from the author's parents who were married for more than 50 years, can help couples beat some pretty unfavorable odds.
9 Reasons My Kids Think I Grew Up In Prehistoric Times
I recently ran through the list of all of the things that didn't exist while I was growing up. And as far as my son is concerned, he can't believe I made it.
The Remarkable Strength Within Every Mother to Overcome
My wife recently told me a story about my own mom that, strangely, I had never heard before. Despite not having heard it before, it had a deep impact on me.
What I never expected was how becoming a mom would heal me, repair my soul, and make me stronger than ever before.
Date Night is Overrated, Here's How to Get Out of It
Leaving the house is overrated, and there's plenty of great television you haven't seen yet. So take a pass on date night.
How to Cultivate a Growth Mindset with Your Children
People with a growth mindset believe their abilities can grow and be cultivated through hard work. Here's how to encourage that perspective in your kids.
What to Do When a Narcissistic Maniac is Ruling Your World
If you’re as freaked out by the way your toddler is publicly raging like a total narcissistic maniac, here are five things to do that might help.
Why Teen Alcohol Use Spikes in December, and What You Can Do About It
Part of parenting teenagers is teaching them how to make wise decisions when it comes to alcohol. These facts and figures can help lead the discussions.
How Yoga Helped Me Remodel My Daughter’s Bedroom
I have yoga to thank for a peaceful bedroom remodel that could have easily ended in tears for both myself and its teenage inhabitant.