Take Your Child to a Bookstore, and Build the Future
Across the U.S., bookstores set aside the first Saturday in December to celebrate the magic that happens when every kid has a book to read.
8 Parenting Lessons From the Dutch on Raising Happy and Resilient Kids
Each culture has its own unique strengths and beautiful ways of living life, and parenting is no exception.
Could Attention Seeking Be Connection Seeking?
The term "attention seeking" generally refers to unwanted and demanding behaviors. When children seek attention, they are seeking connection and validation.
Want to Raise a Capable, Independent Kid? Say Yes to the Mess
Giving your kid free reign of the kitchen may mean spilled milk, dropped eggs and a few mini-catastrophes. But it's well worth the mess.
How Janet Lansbury Made Me a Confident Father
From Janet Lansbury's books, to blogs, to podcasts, I've found her to be my best parenting resource.
Dear Teacher: Please Just Give My Kid What She Deserves
Teachers, please don’t be afraid of raising your standards and expectations. Our kids are capable of more than you are asking for.
Gratitude's Flip Side: How to Follow Up When a Professional Lets You Down
How do people in positions of authority know when their judgments or actions harm others unless the consequences result in litigation?
I'm not sure if he knew it, but this American gentleman saved the lives of many young people in Beirut, including mine.
3 Companies That Are Carving Space for Adults on the Autism Spectrum
There are a few up-and-coming companies that gear themselves to the needs of autistic adults.
Does Conflict in Your Home Really Matter? What the Latest Research Says
A recent study of toddlers aged 14 to 36 months focused on the impact of family conflict on parent-child interactions.
Why Elf on the Shelf is Worth the Hassle
The beauty of the Elf is that he's instilling a sense of tradition and offering an opportunity for many families to bond over something during the holidays.
What is the Four Burners Theory and Can Anyone Actually Make it Work?
We all have four burners: family, friends, health, and career. Must we choose to turn one burner off to keep the others successfully lit?
Angels Do Exist (at the Grocery Store)
We made eye contact and exchanged a smile. She didn’t have to mention she was a mom. I knew the moment I saw her that she really saw me.
Why My Son’s Fear of Failure Terrifies Me, and What I’m Doing About It
This is what I want for my kids: that they believe in themselves, push past their fears, and never feel afraid of making mistakes (if that’s even possible).
6 Ways to Find Happiness and Survive the Shortest Days of the Year
A few ways to still enjoy evening family time, get some exercise, and forget our its-dark-way-too-early-blues.
4 Amazing Discoveries Made by Kids Just Like Yours
From astronomy to paleontology, kids have been making scientific discoveries for centuries, long before they could drive.
The Real Reason My Biracial Son Has Long Hair
Not because I want to control him, but because it’s the one thing to which I’ve hitched the illusion that I can control the way people see him.
Santa Cares: A Holiday Life Saver for Parents of Kids With Special Needs
We got in line early for Santa. We decided to try him out again, this time in a comfortable and familiar environment: the nursery school Christmas party. Our daughter knew everyone in line, and alt...
A spider has woven a web in the space between the open kitchen window and the screen that we have yet to take down for winter. Fall in upstate New York. The evenings are frosty. It is a good place ...
5 Kid Behaviors Adults Could Learn to Do Better
Adults are always telling kids how to behave. But there are times when kids do things way better than we can.
Hands-On Ways to Practice Math With Kinesthetic Learners
One truth stands the test of time: Most children prefer hands-on learning to pencil and paper drills.
Kids Waiting to be Adopted Don’t Need Super Heroes
Adoption is special but it is not unreachable. It takes real, everyday people.
Is Motherhood the Most Selfish Act of All?
The mother figure has become synonymous with sacrifice and nobility when ultimately we are fulfilling our own needs and desires as we undertake this role.
A Shared Journal, an MRI, and Perspective
I wanted to remember how good my life was since I was stuck in a loop of anxiety with never-ending needs surrounding me. This journal could help me do that.