Should I Pay Someone to Do That? The Best and Worst Chores to Hire Out
What if we viewed paying for household services not as spending but as contract negotiation? Here's how to determine when to call on the experts.
When Life in Bali Is Less Paradise, More Life as Usual
Much to my surprise, the person I had been in California followed me to Bali.
Five Forbidden Wishes of Adulthood
These five wishes are especially torturous to a mother because of the duality of truths they represent, inciting guilt and relief in equal measures.
Beyond Just Buying Books, Create a Culture of Reading in Your Home
Reading is important for vocabulary, language and social skills development. And there is plenty of research to back that up.
How Water Works to Relax Kids and Turn Their Moods Around
The wise advice of putting your kids in water to change a mood or calm a child down is a science-backed trick that works.
How the Death of My Father Made Me Stop the Whirlwind
The whirlwind is deceptive. It makes you think that it's fine to move fast and that nothing will ever change.
3 Places Families Should Make Phone-Free
Here's how to carve out three important tech-free areas -- and why.
My Son Asked Me Why I Had A Butt on My Stomach
I want other women, especially mothers, to know that it's okay that their body is what it is.
Four Daily Exercises That Illuminate Gratitude and Joy
These small habits we can practice every day will help our kids see the good all around them.
Sharing Our Boobs: The Case for Communal Breastfeeding
The idea of another woman putting her nipple in your baby’s mouth might give you the creeps, but remember, only a few generations back breastfeeding itself was taboo.
Embracing the Positivity of Boy Power
It's common to think of boys as more physical and rambunctious than their female counterparts. But are we sending the wrong message when we reign it in?
Summer Arrives on the Wings of the Cicada
Their sound, that rhythmic cicada crooning, danced in my head, proving far more intoxicating than the empty bottle of wine at my feet.
Why the Best Shoes for Kids Might Be No Shoes at All
If you’re not ready to home school or move to a tropical, shoe-optional locale, there are plenty of opportunities to foster kids’ healthy foot development.
Extend the Life of Your Wardrobe With The Right Camisole
It’s been my personal mission to find the absolute best camisoles for layering under everything from work to workout clothes.
The Importance of "Me" Time in the Land of Mom
These days, I am everyone's everything.
Can DHA Supplements Really Enhance Your Kids' Intelligence?
Have you ever chosen a DHA supplement for your children because you were promised it would make them smarter? Ever wonder if it really works?
Why Are Our Girls Developing so Early?
The medical community considers any onset of sexual development before age eight to be precocious puberty, and it is increasingly common.
Bad Test Score Got Your Kid Down? Video Games Might Help
Virtual and alternative worlds may be a source of therapy.
The Welcome Tenderness of Do-It-Yourself Goodbyes
I’ve officiated at funerals before, but most of the life-cycle events in which I participate are joyful. Now I'm stepping up to do it for my father-in-law.
I've Got That Allergic Kid but I Think It's Going to Be Okay
I consumed nuts regularly, as suggested by the latest research on allergies and yeah, it didn’t work. But it's not the end of the world.
To Share or Not to Share: Negotiating Social Media With Kids
As we create social media guidelines for our kids to follow, I find they are good for me too.
Hope in the Face of a Hereditary Disease
I have a far more acute awareness of how PKD will impact the length of my life, and, in turn, how the length of my life will impact the lives of my sons.
6 Reasons to Take a Brain Break From Video Games
Video games cause over-stimulation of the brain. Even after playing, the brain craves this stimulation, which can cause tics and other problems.
Challenging Myself to Pursue My Passion in an Electric Car
When we work on something that energizes us, we teach our kids the importance of working towards their dreams and standing up for what they believe in.