By now you might have heard that 'the internet' is trying to make 'dadbod' a thing. The dad bod says, I go to the gym occasionally, but I also drink heavily on the weekends and enjoy eating eight ...
In a Blended Family, 'Your Dad' Becomes 'Dad' - NYTimes.com
Social scientists have long understood the role of possessive pronouns in relationships as it pertains to productive communication. We and our words set a more collective tone and underscore the ...
Why I don't use the word "proud" with my kids
When our kids accomplish something, it can be easy to tell them how proud we are of them or share with our friends how proud we are of our childrens latest achievements. I know this makes sense to...
Top 5 links for parents April 26 to May 2
Raising Your Successful 35-Year-Old We should be thinking about the adult were raising from the day our children are born, says Dr. Ginsburg, and that means looking past the goals immediately i...
Take an Internet Field Trip: 5 Links to Share with Your Kids
Share awesome, fun links with your kids on an Internet Field Trip curated for Parent Co. by Today Box. Today Box curates fun and educational facts, videos, photos, and jokes for curious kids, paren...
My relationship with exercise didnt get off to a healthy start
Theres always going to be something you cant lift, climb, reach, or catch. There will be distances you cant run, and plenty of people that will lap you while you try. We set ourselves up for fai...
Raising Your Successful 35-Year-Old - NYTimes.com
We should be thinking about the adult were raising from the day our children are born, says Dr. Ginsburg, and that means looking past the goals immediately in front of them to the tenacious, res...
What to Do When a Child Loses Your Trust NYTimes.com
What do you do when you trust your child, and she blows it? Source: What to Do When a Child Loses Your Trust NYTimes.com
What Can Technology Do for Tomorrows Children? By Arne Duncan on Medium
In the United States, education is meant to be the great equalizer. Technology has the potential to bridge gaps for those who have the least. Simply put, technology can be a powerful tool for equal...
School Was Closed, But This Baltimore Dad Had An Amazing Lesson For His Son : Code Switch : NPR
"I want him to look at these photos one day and say, 'I was part of history and my dad shared it with me.' " Source: School Was Closed, But This Baltimore Dad Had An Amazing Lesson For His Son : Co...
Coping with the death of a family dog
dealing with the death of a pet looks very different when youre 5, versus when youre 7, versus when youre 38 or 39. As a parent, its your job to support the grieving of everyone in the group.
To Talk Baltimore With Kids, Focus on the Positive NYTimes.com
The family conversations that come out of Baltimore are challenging, but necessary. Source: To Talk Baltimore With Kids, Focus on the Positive – NYTimes.com
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Playlist for kids and parents: Karaoke Hits!
Allegedly it’s national karaoke week. We’re not saying these are our favorite songs. We’re just saying they sound awesome when you belt them out after you’ve had a few drinks. Or, whenever you comm...
Love, not marriage, gives children a stable home | Charlotte Philby | Comment is free | The Guardian
"A happy, loving home is what makes for a stable and nurturing environment. If that involves two parental figures who want to be together, then all the better and I do believe in working through ...
The As Seen on TV Gift Guide for Mothers Day
These aren't the worst Mother's Day gifts available. Actually maybe they are.
Preparing to talk to your kids about sex
More and more I hear from families who ask me how to sit down and have "the talk" with the kids. You know - "the big sex-talk?"
How to Talk to Your Kids About ISIS - The Daily Beast
"While I certainly have no grand, sure-shot sure way to prevent the next copycat from cooking up a plot in his bedroom orpacking her bags for the Turkish-Syrian border, the argument for exposing ki...
How to Talk to Your Kids About Scary News Events | TIME
"It can be scarier not to talk about them. via How to Talk to Your Kids About Scary News Events | TIME.
How to help the people of Nepal right now
The best way to help Nepal is by donating money for supplies such as food, shelter and medicine. Here's where to donate.
Pros And Cons Of Screen Time For Kids | The Onion - America's Finest News Source
According The Onion, these are the pros of screen time for kids PROS Provides desensitization needed to face horrors of real life Sedentary, obese children significantly easier to babysit Prev...
A wonderful conversation with director Mark Linfield about family, parallels between monkey and human society, and his new Disneynature movie 'Monkey Kingdom.'
Free activities from bestselling kids books
Did you know that many of the best kids books have free printables and downloadable activity books? Publishers offer these for teachers and parents to extend popular and educational stories. Here a...