Finally Finding My Groove as a Stepparent
Through all the changes and adjustments we've made, it's become clear being a stepparent is as much of an honor as being any sort of parent is.
6 Tips to End Sibling Rivalry and Make Your Kids Allies, Not Enemies
Siblings often provide support and serve as companions, confidants, and role models in childhood and beyond. But the relationship requires nurturing.
How to Use the Giggles to Encourage Toddler Cooperation
Rationalizing and reasoning isn't the language of toddlers. Their language is one of play and laughter. Harness that and you'll find a lot more cooperation.
10 Universal Truths of Parenting a Teenager
Most parents of typical toddlers are constantly challenged, mentally drained, and extremely exhausted. Not much changes when you’re raising a teenager.
6 Ways to Make Time with Your Kids Count When You Don't Get a Lot of It
There are ways for a parent who’s never home to make the most of the time they have.
Learning to Live With Two Moms
It was a constant battle between the two moms in me: The grouchy, yelling, impatient mom and the kind, tolerant and understanding mom.
Support Your Kid's Improbable Dreams, Responsibly
What about the child who has no doubt what she wants to do – and it's, well, not looking so likely? How should you handle that?
How My Rape Influences My Parenting
I must admit my own history is in the back of my mind when I'm parenting my two sons. I want them to recognize risk and know that stop means stop.
7 Ways to Soak in the Fleeting Moments with Your Kids
We get so caught up in work, our phones, or just the everyday humdrum of life. But if we look around once in awhile we really soak it in.
15 Things That Lessen the Stress of Moving With Toddlers
Moving is never easy. Add a toddler or two to the equation and it might even feel impossible. Here's how to lighten the load.
6 People You Should Ask to Judge Your Parenting (And One You Shouldn’t)
To be a parent is to be judged. Most frequently, it's unsolicited. But maybe that's not always a bad thing.
How to Organize Your Kids’ Schoolwork Without Losing Your Mind
Follow these simple steps and I promise you’ll finish organizing your kids’ schoolwork in time to collect it all over again in the fall.
Why I’m Not Going to Bathe My Kids This Summer
My kids can wallow in their own filth this summer and enjoy every minute of it.
I Drove Myself Crazy Trying to Be the Best at Attachment Parenting
For nine months we studied attachment parenting, And then we actually became parents.
How would your kids describe dad in just one word?
How would your kids describe dad in just one word? Create deeper connections with the VoiceShare app from WavHello
A Mother’s Random, Contradictory Musings in the Final Week of the Academic Year
Holy crap, I can’t believe it’s the last week of school!! What a shitty spring we’ve had. About damn time summer showed up. Summer will be fun. I look forward to summer. Why am I not feeling excite...
The Handy Dad He Didn't Know He'd Need to Become
Parenting a child with special needs requires you to ignore 90 percent of the material out there for "kid tips and tricks."
6 Ways to Steer Your Teen Daughter Toward Total Body Confidence
Although it may seem like an impossible task to promote a positive body image with your daughter, it can be done.
Let Go of the Guilt, Love Is Enough
Guilt. From the moment our children are born or even when we first feel those little flutters and kicks, it consumes us.
PTA moms get a bad rap. After recently completing a two year term as PTA president, I feel that it's my duty to come to these moms’ defense.
6 Things You Can Do to Guard Your Kids From Sexual Abuse
There is proof that children can be taught skills and knowledge to help them identify risky situations and prevent abuse.
22 Phrases Instead of "Good Job" Because Seriously, Who Isn't Sick of That?
Pay attention and you’ll hear it everywhere parents and children gather: “You went down the slide, good job!” We're "good jobbing" them into oblivion.
A Brainstorm of My Worst Parenting Ideas
I’ve never done these things, I will never do these things, I don’t want to do these things. They’re just interesting thoughts.
7 Ways to Save for and Plan an Affordable Family Vacation
A family vacation is just a few strategic moves away.