How You Decide to Become a Mother: A Letter to My Child-Free Self
You are going to take a walk one evening, just before you turn 30, and by the time you get home, you will have made the decision that will change your life.
I Tried to Save My Postpartum Sex-Life With a Sex Subscription Box
This is a submission in our monthly contest. January’s theme is "Wild." It was a rather typical Wednesday night. My husband offered to put our daughter down for bed. The whole routine can take up t...
A Pasta Scavenger Hunt to Entertain Even the Most Unwilling Grocery Shopper
Entertain your young shoppers as you hunt for yet another holiday baking ingredient – with a months'-long pasta exposé.
Finding Peace on Parents Weekend
It was with great excitement and no small relief that Parents Weekend presented itself like a miracle.
Books That Teachers Read to Their Own Kids
Teachers have a knack for knowing how to connect with kids, and they're skilled at drawing out kids to talk about the characters and ideas in a story.
Being a Lighthouse in an Ocean of Grief
It was nearly two years from the date of my third miscarriage when I sat with other women who had experienced pregnancy and infant loss.
Falling into the Trap of Eating Kid Food
You can behave yourself all day long at the table, and then your kid’s food sings its sweet siren song from the kitchen cabinet, beckoning.
I Failed the Marital Rating Scale
I recently came across “The Marital Rating Scale” created by Dr. George Crane, a psychologist from the 1930s. It's exactly what you'd expect.
I’ve tried everything to get my own kids to turn off the lights. I’ve been stern, threatening to take away their prized possessions.
Waking up to my sweet, smiling boy, I realize it wasn't a dream. This is my reality. My child is warm and giggly and oh so affectionate. So why isn't this enough? As my husband pours Jack's morning...
How Parental Stress Impacts Kids
From the time they are in the womb until they are young adults, our kids can pick up our stress and anxiety.
Teen Depression: How We Can Help
What can we do to help our child – or another – if we suspect depression? Thankfully, there are ways to help.
The Spectrum Is Full Circle: My Journey as an Autism Mom
One year ago, I existed in an pre-autism diagnosis ulterior universe. I knew that my eldest, Henry, was a “late-talker.” I just didn’t know why, yet.
How to Spark Your Young Hiker's Imagination
To keep you and your family motivated to hit the trail, use these seven questions to spark conversations and imaginations.
Once Upon a Time, Again: 12 Updated Fairy Tales Every Kid Will Love
From silly to progressive and enchanting to creepy, here are 12 variations on classic fairy tales worthy of space on your family’s bookshelf.
The Final Sex Talk Before Sending My Kids to College
The word “consent” needs to be part of the sex talk.
Easing My Son Off His Seizure Meds
It’s been three years since his last seizure, but also three years with the steadying medication coursing through his veins.
6 Ways Parents Can Stop Spreading Disease at the Pediatrician
AAP guidelines have valuable lessons for parents about reducing the spread of illness at pediatric offices, not just for their own kids but all patients.
Homework Battles: Rethinking After-School Time and the Purpose of Homework
Studies on homework are revolutionizing the ideas of after-school time. Not all homework is equal.
4 Etiquette Tips for When It's Okay to Let Your Boys Pee Outside
I’m okay with letting my boys pee outside provided there's no nearby bathroom, we’re relatively far from civilization, and we’re discreet. However...
The Beauty We Can Find With the Right Light, and a Little Distance
If, like me, you need it, here's the reminder: True beauty is in everything. It's all around us.
We Don't Have to Hand Down Our Problems With Princesses
What if my daughter’s princess obsession was a bad omen? Was she heading down a road that never ends well for women?
5 Effective Strategies to Lose Your Mind as a New Mom
Maybe you didn’t need me to tell you how to lose your mind. You’re doing that just fine on your own, thanks to sleep deprivation.
Families Taking the Vibrant Road Less Traveled
Being a parent doesn’t have to mean saying goodbye to adventure. These inspiring families are proof it's possible to keep on keeping on.