The Art of Staying in Love While Managing Motherhood
Balancing being a mom and a wife is an art. Instead of falling into a rut when life gets in the way, you and your partner can find ways to stay connected and in love.
3 Ways to Reclaim and Re-Energize Your Home After a Divorce
With a little ingenuity and creativity, a new house – or even an old house – can feel like a home again. Here's how to reclaim your space and start fresh.
7 Ways to Extend Kindness When a Friend Is Dealing with Infertility
You’ve probably struggled to find the right words to say to a friend who has been trying to conceive. According to experts, here's what can help.
10 Ways to Relieve Stress While Playing With Your Kids
Playtime doesn't only have to be something you do for your kids, it's something you can do for yourself, too.
Be the Master of Your Emotions by Managing Them With Color
Color impacts mood. If nothing else, arming yourself with this info is a reminder of the mood you want to be in, and as a result you will likely get there faster.
7 Coping Skills That Make Me a Better Mom
Patience and understanding don't always come easy in the trenches of toddler raising. Fortunately, there are ways to cultivate both.
5 of My Fastest, Favorite Go-To Family Dinners
Here are five of my favorite fast family dinners I serve over and over again. I empower people to grab easy ingredients and mix them together to get dinner done.
16 Acts of Self-Care That Can Help Change the World
If you feel overwhelmed by the news, but also want to make a difference in your community, here are 16 ways to care for yourself while still making a difference.
8 Attainable Resolutions for Moms That Will Rock Your Year
Considering 92 percent of resolutions fail, I’m keeping it real with these modest goals for 2017.
Debate Club: Can a New Year's Resolution Actually Make a Difference?
I think creating a goal just because the calendar (or other people) are telling you to will only set you up for failure which could result in a decreased sense of self-worth.
My Only New Year’s Resolution Is to Be Kinder to Myself
I now know there are steps I can take to change how I think, to find the true me again. That is why I am going to take better care of myself this year. In fact, that’s the only resolution I care to...
The Unexpected Joy of Hand-Me-Down Clothing
More than efficiency or aesthetics, there's a bigger reason to appreciate those carefully packed boxes of previously loved kid's clothes.
Managing Holiday Stress: Self-Care Strategies for Parents
While the holiday season is supposed to be a time of celebration, stressors can make this feel impossible. Here's how to take care of you this season.
Why You Should Vaccinate: A Pediatric Infectious Disease Expert Weighs In
Guest contributor, Leigh B. Grossman, M.D., is the Medical Alumni Endowed Professor of Pediatric Infectious Disease and the Associate Dean for International Programs in the School of Medicine at th...
6 Christmas Traditions That Put Others First
One way to add a layer of richness to the Christmas season is implementing a tradition that focuses on making a difference in the life of someone in need.
7 Survival Strategies for Holiday Gifting
No matter what you celebrate, choosing gifts for the small people in your life is no easy feat. This set of guidelines can help.
As A Dad, How I Work to Unplug
Is it me or does life seem to be speeding up? Every year, month, week, day, hours – even minutes – feel as though they are just flying by.
A Mindful Family Plan for a Happy, Healthy Winter
The change in the quality of daylight causes seasonal depressive symptoms that go beyond typical “winter blues.” Here are some ways to help.
When we're suddenly responsible for tiny, helpless, precious humans, it makes sense we become anxious. But how much anxiety is too much?
5 Reasons You Should Go on a Mom Retreat
Mom-specific and women-only retreats held all over the world are on the rise and gaining popularity with the baby burping bottle-and-breastfeeding masses.
How to Help Kids Connect With Older Generations
Kids are often uncomfortable around older people (even grandparents). Here are research-backed tips to help them connect, for the benefit of both parties.
5 Ways to Get Outside in Autumn and Why Science Says You Should
All those hours kids spend climbing trees and following bugs really do soothe their psyches. Fall may require another layer, but it's well worth it.
How to Combat the Back-to-School Worries
Although returning to school is exciting, it also induces anxieties that are sometimes difficult to quell.
7 Reasons Why Being in Nature is Essential for Kids
There is much that nature can do for us all. The following are seven significant reasons to convince you to make more time for it with your whole family.