Embracing the Beautiful Pain of Parenthood
I began to understand that the more I relinquished the self-appointed duty to protect my son from all trouble, the more freedom I felt.
The Day I Told My Daughter Cinderella Was Stupid
What kind of mother tells her precious, princess-loving daughter that princesses are dumb? Well, one who's finally had it with Cinderella's ineptitude.
Six Ways to Keep Your Kid Busy at the Office When Your Childcare Falls Through
If you find yourself working with a kid in tow. These tips ensure you’re able to get your work done while your kid has a great day at the office.
A Grandma's Review of the Parenting On Display at Open Gym
I understand my place in history. But I’m frequently distracted by how much control kids wield just by being kids.
Why You Should Spend Money on More Free Time, Not Stuff
A new study found that using money to buy more free time can make us happier.
I Don't Care If the Future Is Computers, My Kids Are Going to Work
For as long as work exists, my kids are going to get jobs. Because the world will always need people who know the value of self-sacrifice and manual labor.
A Tale of Two Moms: When Best Friends Have Polar Opposite Parenting Styles
In a culture that likes to pit moms against each other simply because of differing choices, our story proves that it doesn’t have to be that way.
View From Parenthood : Life and Family on the Farm
Photography by Sarah Priestap-Porter Which came first, children or farming? Did you have reservations about either, or were you destined for both? ——— Farming! My husband and I came to ...
4 Ways Parents Can Balance Couple Time and Family Time
I continue to see a growing trend in my private practice of partners struggling to find the balance between couple time and family time. Some parents become so focused on their children that they n...
Why I Switched Pediatricians After the First Visit
As I sat with my new baby in the Children’s Hospital, I began to feel more confident as a mother and more angry at the pediatrician who had dismissed me.
The Day My Two-Year-Old Escaped the House Was the Day I Realized I Was Far from Perfect
Parenting is far from perfect. Parenting is hard, tough, and scary.That day I learned that it’s not possible to do everything.
No, My Baby Doesn't Sleep Through the Night
It’s the first question we ask far too many new parents, “Is he a good sleeper?” “Getting any rest?” “Is she sleeping through the night yet?”
Teaching My Son the Weight of His Words
He was testing the words out to see if they had impact. They had.
Wannabe Grandmas Have a Biological Clock of Their Own
In the past year, the desire to hold my children’s children has been growing strong, like a train picking up speed on a fast track.
How Not to Explain Death to a Three-Year-Old
I couldn’t find a way to make it easy for a sensitive three-year-old without mentioning heaven. “So where is heaven?”
I'm Still Selfish After All These Kids
My firstborn came out and oh God the love but still, right behind that, was me.
I Don't Have a Nanny, But Help is Never in Short Supply
How do I do it all? My help comes in the form of community.
Things to Remember After Your Next Parental Meltdown
The not-so-great moments in parenting are rarely spoken about, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t there. Remember this when parenting gets tough.
There's Only One Helpful Question to Ask Another Mother
Let’s ask questions that really matter.
Moms of One Are Equally in the Trenches
New mamas, please don’t doubt yourself when you see moms of multiples. You're doing as much work as anyone else.
These brilliant novels, which tackle the topics of maternity and parenting, are must reads for any sci-fi geek.
5 Practices for Raising a Metacognitive Kid
If Descartes was right and thinking makes us human, then here are five ways you can help your kids practice their humanity.
Nine Things Any Mom Who Just Had Her Second Baby Can Relate To
If you’re a mom who's just had her second baby, I’m more than certain you can relate to everything on the list below.
I Still Shower Every Day, and 5 Other Things Becoming a Mother Hasn't Changed
If you're worried everything changes after you have a baby, don't stress. You're still you.