10 Creative Ways to Beat Summer Boredom
There's plenty of summer left to get creative with your kids. Go learn, create, and have fun! Here are ways to conquer that unpleasant feeling of boredom.
5 Tips to Teach Kids the Subtle Art of Graciousness
In an effort to improve both manners and self-esteem, here are five easy tips to practice when accepting a compliment. You'll help raise a gracious kid.
3 Tips for Traveling With Kids and Family
I’m glad I dared to travel with my baby. Here are the top three lessons I learned that I plan to employ for future adventures.
10 Ways to Better Love and Support Your Introvert Spouse
An introvert is someone whose social energy tank gets refilled by being alone. If you're married to one, supporting them doesn't always come easy
Why Kids Watch the Strangest Things on YouTube
Why do kids choose such strange videos on YouTube, like unboxing videos, movies of people playing Minecraft, or clips of YouTube celebrities shopping?
Why Kids Thrive When We Set High Expectations
The expectations we hold of our children are critical in determining their academic and social outcomes.
5 Present-Day Parenting Styles Inadvertently Favored in the 1970s
Back then, they didn't have fancy names for the different approaches to parenting. Only in the information age do we need to put a label on it.
Science Confirms You Are a Different Person After Giving Birth
You likely knew it already, but once you've carried a person in your body for 9 entire months, you come out the other side a different person.
6 Health Benefits of Nature for Very Young Babies
Six science-backed reasons why a little time in nature goes a long way for babies' development.
Sibling play: Games for Toddlers and Preschoolers to Enjoy Together
Playing together is a powerful way for siblings to bond. But for kids at different growth stages, it isn’t always easy to find activities everyone enjoys.
The Most Important Thing Children Need Is Just Love
As long as you show your kids that you believe in them, as long as you offer them love, warmth, affection, and support, your kids are going to be just fine.
On the Trials of Toddler Travel, A Few Words to the Wise
Traveling with toddlers is a special kind of crazy. But if you prepare properly, it's totally tolerable. Here are some tips for making it as fun as possible.
9 Things You Should Never Say to Same-Sex Parents
Culturally reinforced naiveté is understandable coming from a small child. But there's no great excuse when it comes from adults.
A Trip to Canada’s National Parks May Be Just the Vacay You Need This Summer
This summer, find out for yourself why Bono, frontman for U2, said “I believe the world needs more Canada.” Here are incredible places to see with your family.
In Difficult Times, A Better Response Than "I Can’t Imagine"
Even if we don’t want to imagine what someone else is going through, we can at least try to ease their passage.
Why the Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Went Viral
When a product makes a difference in helping our little one catch those precious zzzs, you better bet it gets our interest. Sea Dreams Soother to the rescue.
4 Outdoor Excursions to Beat the Summer Heat
The air conditioning is running and the kids are begging for more screen time. But we're going outside. Here are four ideas for when it's scorching outside.
The LGBTQ Community Needs You to Put Down Your Fear
Where there's fear, it's impossible for love and acceptance to thrive. Let me tell you about people like me. Let me tell you a little about what it means to be a member of the LGBTQ community.
What Are Wake Windows? How Parents Can Use Them to Make Life Smoother
A wake window is exactly how it sounds, the stretch of time your baby or toddler stays up between naps. Here's how they can help make life smoother for the family.
5 Ways to Make Potty Training Easier for the Whole Family
Even if your little one is ready to start potty training, it can be a frustrating process for all. These strategies can make things easier on your and your child.
Before You Plan any Summer Adventures with your Kids
If taking adventures and creating fun experiences for your family matters to you, it’s possible to make it work. You just might need to shift your perspective.
5 Budget-Friendly Tips for Hitting the Open Road this Summer
On a family road trip, the good outweighs the bad, and even the bad always makes for a funny memory. Here are five tips for making the most of it.
Father's Day Has Always Been About Ties
The history of Father's Day proves that it is a Hallmark holiday, but not for the reasons you think. Take the chance to tell your dad how you feel about him.
Do Full Moons Really Induce Labor?
Although some studies concluded there is no direct link between childbirth and the lunar phases, nurses, midwives, doctors, and pregnant women see a connection.