This is a submission in our monthly contest. October’s theme is Determination. Giving up isn’t an option today. One mistake, one wrong decision, one moment of indulgence in self-pity will rip away ...
Beyond the Family Pet: How Animals Enrich the Lives of Kids
Not only does contact with and knowledge of animals, both pets and wildlife, make kids smarter, but it also makes them healthier.
Determined to Create Your Dreams? Don't Forget This
Life without grit is like eating unsalted popcorn or beginning your day with no coffee.
Finding Beauty in the Brokenness
This brokenness, these outward signs of our experience so far, doesn’t make us less than others with different worries or heartbreak.
What My Son's Speech Delay Taught Me About Determination
I was determined to guide him as he navigated life with minimal language. He was determined to have people understand him.
If Women Were Erased From Movies, How Much Would the Average Script Change?
If you were to scan 1,000 random film scripts, you might notice a common trend: female characters are rarely central to the plot.
Forgiving My Father While He Was in Prison
When I was 18 years old, I began studying the impact of fatherlessness on children. I would sit for hours, reading about theories and conclusions based on quantitative and qualitative research. I a...
Genius Ways Companies Get Kids to Do Their Marketing for Them
Kids are kids. They're susceptible to marketing messages, sensitive to peer approval, and impulsive.
5 Payoffs of Watching Your Kid Battle Through a Sports Injury
As with every sport, the risk of injury looms. What’s amazing as a parent is seeing the perseverance of a kid determined to heal and get back in the game.
This is a submission in our monthly contest. October’s theme is Determination. I felt a hand on my shoulder. “You are so brave.” The young woman in white pants and cold shoulder top said those four...
4 Ways to Go From Overwhelmed to Lightheartedness
If you are tired of being overwhelmed and are looking for some lighthearted relief, these four tips can help you through.
The truth is, “what someone is capable of” is not fixed or finite; it changes and shifts as we learn and grow.
Kids Try Harder When They See You Make Mistakes, Research Finds
A new study reveals that it is actually helpful for children’s development if they see their parents make mistakes and struggle to reach their goals.
10 Inspiring Books for Kids Struggling to Fit in at School
These 10 books help them see how normal those feelings are while showing how to increase self-esteem, be themselves, and show kindness to others.
The Power of Positive Fruitcake
Digging around for 50 ml minis of vodka while an anxious customer waits behind me, just slightly too close for comfort, I realize how fortunate I am.
6 Things to Carefully Consider Before Working From Home
If you are thinking about transitioning from working-outside-of-the-home to working-at-home, here are a few aspects you will want to consider.
When I Buried My Mom, I Let Go of Something Else With Her
This was not the fury of the adolescent and the frustrated mother anymore. It was a meeting of two grown-ups.
A Trick of the September Light
The tears are nothing new, as much a part of me as my freckles are now, but the propensity for them is always greater in September.
5 Reasons You're Spending too Much on Groceries and How to Fix it
There are ways to slash that grocery bill even if you don’t have time to cook from scratch every night or spend hours collecting coupons.
This Is a Love Letter to the Sisterhood
This a love letter to the sisterhood. This is an homage to all the women who hold us up.
A List of Hopefuls for the Film, “Wonder”, From a Special Needs Mom
Special needs is a complex entity, a vast network of exposed nerves that must be treated with care. Please, let this story be treated with care.
Tried and Tested Tips for Air Travel With Young Kids
If you're undertaking a flight with young kids, some of these tried and true tactics honed over 20,000 miles of travel can help.
Coyote Peterson, animal expert and host of "Brave Wilderness" on how parents can raise their own adventure seeking outdoor enthusiast.
Your Family’s Insider Guide to Conquering 6 National Parks
Sure, you could do what everyone else is doing on their trek to these popular National Parks. Or you could be a little more adventurous.