Heres something you should probably know about us right off the bat: Weve got five kids (and they sure do eat a lot).
Missing 100 Days of School. A True Story.
Missing 100 days of school should have pointed toward the end of the story, but instead it was only the beginning.
The Music That Eases Us Through the Tangle of Our Years
"Some musicians are passed down like spirit guides." A beautiful personal essay about the power of Prince's music through many phases of life.
Go Get a Job and an Apartment, Dinosaur Baby
"For sauropods, it doesnt appear that they were very good parents at least after their babies hatched."
Most Parents Think Their Kids Are on Grade Level. They're Wrong.
"There is this cognitive dissonance happening. We've got to find good, productive ways to educate and inform parents."
Why We Have No Limits To Screen Time
I shrug off societys belief that screen time equals neglectful parenting because when I look at my daughter, I see that she's happy, healthy, and loved.
Who Said It? My Kids or a Drunk Guy?
Maybe my kids said it. Maybe a drunk guy said it. Maybe my kids are drunk guys. I don't know, IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO TELL.
7 Nature Documentaries on Netflix to Watch With Your Kids
Spending time in nature is one of the best things you can do as a family. But sometimes the better thing is piling on the couch and watching a nature doc.
Rare Photos of 19 Year Old Prince on the Verge of Superstardom
Awesome photos of 19 year old Prince taken outside Minneapolis Old Schmitt Music Headquarters in 1977 by photographer Robert Whitman.
Do People Still Make Prank Phone Calls?
Is your refrigerator running?
Why Do Girls Tend to Have More Anxiety Than Boys?
The most important part of the treatment is to prioritize the family, to give your child a secure grounding in a loving home.
Savoring the Stage Your Kids Are In
As parents, we’re either looking down the road or in the rearview mirror. This is a gentle reminder to savor what’s right in front of you.
This post comes directly from Marcie Cuff's blog Mossymossy.com. Marcie wrote "This Book Was a Tree," my favorite book about exploring nature with kids. Seed bombs are magical little nuggets of cl...
Useful Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Marijuana
Regardless of your personal beliefs about marijuana, one thing is clear: it's important to talk to your kids about it.
In her new book, author Kimberly Palmer argues: Moms should be in charge of the management of household finances. All of them. Always.
Harriet Tubman Will Replace Jackson on Front of $20 Bill
Treasury is likely to ask the Federal Reserve to speed the process ... and get the bills into circulation as quickly as possible.
Raising Confident Girls: When Apologizing Is Not a Good Thing
As girls grow up, the messages they receive about what good behavior looks like get more and more complicated and confusing.
The Awkward Superhero Sex Story
When a book being read aloud turns surprisingly sexual, a mom ends up having a hilarious conversation with her two sons.
Making the Case For Vacationing With Another Family
Everyone knows that vacationing with kids is all the work of home, away from home. Here's how to make it relaxing: bring more kids (and their parents).
Does Your Brain Work Differently Depending on the Season?
This is the first study ever to show that brain functions differ depending on the season.
The Tender Notes Left With Orphaned Babies
A collection of notes found with orphaned babies is an intimate glimpse into impossible decisions and broken hearts.
Is Alexa the Virtual Family Assistant You're Looking For?
The shared shopping list is one of the most brilliant features of Amazon Echo. It solves the whole texting and calling back and forth at the grocery store.
Why America's Schools Have a Money Problem
Property values vary a lot from neighborhood to neighborhood, district to district. And with them, tax revenues.
Reflecting on My Milestones of Motherhood
I have been merrily, tearily (and often blearily) muddling my way through my motherhood bubble for 3 years. Now I'm about to go back to paid work.