Let’s face it, the word feminine has baggage. Not only has it been hijacked by the tampon industry, it can be downright derogatory in certain contexts.
Why Being Judgmental Comes Naturally and How to Curb It
It's our job as parents to teach our kids about differences and how to approach life in a non-judgmental way.
In These 19 States, It's Still Legal for School Officials to Hit Children
During the 2011 to 2012 school year, American public school officials in 19 states used corporal punishment 167,000 times.
Dealing With Your Own Anger: Why Parents Get Angry and How to Cope
Anger is a normal human emotion and actually a very useful one sometimes. The problem is the way we deal with it, especially in front of our kids.
How to Approach Your Kid's Teacher When They Feel Disliked
There’s nothing worse than having your kid come home and say, “My teacher hates me,” but going to the parent-teacher conference afterward is a close second.
Maria von Trapp: An Adoptive Parent's Hero
No one will ever have the perfect success that Ms. von Trapp did, but her lessons continue to encourage and strengthen me as a new mom.
The H Word: How and Why to Talk With Your Kids About the Deadly Heroin Epidemic
We’re raising our children amidst an unprecedented scourge of deadly opioid addiction, and staying silent is simply not an option.
6 Reasons to Have the Sex Talk With Your 3-Year-Old Instead of Your 13-Year-Old
If you have a little one you should be thinking now about how and when you want to introduce the topic of sex to your child.
I'm Pregnant With My Third, Is That a Disaster for the Climate?
Every kid adds an additional 20 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions to be produced each year. But does having fewer children help solve global warming?
If You Love Your OB/GYN, Book Your Next 20 Years of Appointments Now
The U.S. is looking at a shortage of 22,000 OB/GYNs by 2050. Mine saved my life and my babies, all three of them.
Finding Appreciation in a Mountain of Laundry
Pulling dinosaur sheets and tiny socks out of the dryer it occurs to me time with our loved ones is fleeting.
Make the Most Out of a Boring Commute By Incorporating Family Time
If you’re a suburban parent, you probably spend a lot of time in the car. If family time is hard to come by, consider incorporating the two.
How Creativity Can Help You Find Your Way Back to You
Even if it feels like there’s just no room in your schedule, here’s why you need creativity in your life.
Autumn Allergies: Common Myths You Might Still Believe
A number of myths surrounding the effective management of allergy symptoms routinely make the rounds this time of year. Let's debunk a few.
How to Manage the Factors That Shape Our Kids' Body Image
Kids as young as five express dissatisfaction with their own bodies. As parents, how can we help set their body image on the right course?
My Baby, My Breast: a Parent Knows When Nursing Is No Longer Best
As a new mom who did not successfully breastfeed, I have so often felt like a lesser mother over the past year whenever someone asked me, “Are you still breastfeeding?” Which is usually followed by...
When Parents Undermine Teachers Everyone Loses
Culture has shifted from an accepted truth that teacher knows best to the opposite end of the spectrum. That often puts teachers in a difficult position.
Kid Made Recipe: Peachberry Pretzel Tart
I don’t know about you, but I am a big fan of the “pretzels in baked goods” trend. Here’s a sweet and salty pretzel treat kids can help whip up, that makes excellent use of late summer peaches! Ge...
7 Steps to Leading an RPG for Your Kid and Their Friends
If you want to help your budding adventurer and her buddies to go on a quest of epic proportions, these steps to leading a seriously fun RPG can help.
Practical Tips for Easing Kids' Social Media Anxiety
If you see your kids struggling with FOMO -- maybe they're always stressed out after being on the phone or they're staying up too late texting -- step in.
Parenting Your Way Through a Zombie Apocalypse With Twitter Star XplodingUnicorn
If you keep up with the online parenting community, you've probably come across the work of James Breakwell. After all, he is "the funniest dad on Twitter."
How the Enneagram Can Make Us Better Parents
Not the typical personality typing system, the Enneagram test can help parents gain insight about themselves and their kids.
Ease Back-to-School Stress Starting With You
Back-to-school is a stressful time for everyone. But if you get a handle on your own levels, the effects will trickle down.
Sage Observations on Laughter From a Grandfather of 40
“Hey, Dad, look at me,” my nine-year-old son called in his sweet, innocent voice. Too sweet! Too innocent! My common sense shouted, “Don’t look! Do not look under any circumstances!” My internal pa...