How to Enjoy the Benefits of Nature Inside, When You Can't Get Outside
Sometimes we just can't get outside, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy the many benefits of nature while we're stuck inside.
5 Tips for Falling In Love (Or At Least Getting Along) With Your In-Laws
Despite your best intentions, establishing a positive relationship with your in-laws may require a concerted effort.
The Stages of Your Life in Professional Photos
“The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do.” – Andy Warhol Contrary to popular belief, research has shown that we actually presume ourselves to be more...
How Much Is a Stay-at-Home Mom Really Worth?
It shouldn’t take putting a dollar amount on the work parents do to make it feel valuable.
6 Things Every Teenager Needs to Hear From You
"I'm listening." (You know, then actually do it.)
8 Brilliant Businesses Created by Moms Who Feel Your Pain
Sometimes inconvenience is the mother of invention.
The Joy and Frustration of 3D Printing Your Kids' Toys
It seems so convenient to be able to have practically anything you can dream of right at your fingertips. But it's not without its challenges.
8 Simple Ways to Make Someone's Day
Thoughtfulness doesn't always come naturally. But with these simple ways to make someone's day, it just may become a habit.
Why Are We All So Terrified of Pajama Fires?
Why do pajamas come with a warning? It comes from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and how it got there is an interesting story.
7 Pieces of Unsolicited Advice on How to Take Unsolicited Parenting Advice
Nothing makes you a target for unsolicited advice quite like being a pregnant. You don't have to stand around and take it. Here are some alternatives.
What I Want to Say When Friends Announce Their Pregnancy
The news of a pregnancy is obviously exciting, but when you're in the thick of the parenting game, it's hard to hold back the overwhelming truths.
When Friends Phase You Out: That Ageless Conflict
When we see in our daughters the exclusionary and passive aggressive behaviors we recognize from our own friend experiences, it's easy to worry.
Guess What? Being Pregnant Is Not Fun
When asked how my bump was treating me, should I simply nod my head and say fine through pursed lips? Is that what people were expecting to hear?
I Wrote One of The World’s First (and Worst) Viral Posts
I started my freshman year of college in 1997, when social media was not even a glimmer in Mark Zuckerberg’s eye. Many of us set up our first e-mail address at freshman orientation, and our inboxes...
When the world seems fraught with intolerance, death, and darkness, it's easy to reflect back the same. But choosing to face the day with love is possible.
Finding Joy in the Face of Cancer
You'll step up to the parental plate and do something you don't enjoy because your kids need you in a whole new way. And there will be joy in the face of sadness.
When the Coffee is Cold and the Tantrums are Plentiful
In some ways, having two young kids has been easier than just having one at home all day with me.
The Good Kind of Peer Pressure: How Friends Impact Happiness
Peer pressure isn't always a bad thing. Our kids' friends play an important role in their attitude, health, and overall happiness.
What is One of the Greatest Skills to Teach Your Child? How to Pause.
Helping children learn to pause gives them a powerful tool to shape their lives in purposeful ways. But it doesn't always come naturally.
The Holiday Roadtrip: The Car is the Best Place for Dreaming
A multi-state road trip with two kids seems like a recipe for disaster. But with the right preparation and attitude, it makes for some of the best memories.
10 Simple Ways to Raise Kids Who Love to Read
Use these ideas to nurture your family’s love affair with books, and you’ll increase the odds of hooking your kids on a lifetime reading habit.
My Son's Kindergarten Progress Report Reignited My Impostor Syndrome
When nothing less than being the best feels adequate, it can be hard to hear that your kid is simply "good enough."
9 Lies Well-Meaning People Tell You About Becoming a Mom
Although some of the unsolicited advice offered to new moms is spot-on, some is pure revisionist thinking.
Dance, Medicine, Love, and War: An Immigrant Story for Thanksgiving
There’s no better novel than life. I’ve always thought my parents’ immigrant story could make a great romantic novel.