Myths Debunked Surrounding ADHD
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a very common condition diagnosed mainly in children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 6.4 million children bet...
Revised American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines Recommend No More Solo Screen Time
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released a new, more relaxed, set of guidelines for children and screen time.
The Impact of Sexualizing Our Daughters on Halloween
It doesn't matter if your daughter is 8 or 18- the Halloween costumes aimed at them reinforce messages that their attractiveness is what's most important.
Out of the Blue: The Sadness of Unexpected Loss
They are the phone calls that change your life. The urgent ones that come from those you love with news too sad to process in the moment, or ever, really.
Dinner on my Doorstep: Why I Love My Meal Delivery Service
Everybody needs a little help sometimes. And sometimes, help comes in the form of dinner ingredients delivered to the door, and kids learning how to cook.
5 Ways Your Family Can Help Hungry Children
Hunger in America is a huge problem, with no simple solution. But there are ways kids and adults can help make a real impact in your community and beyond.
How to Break the Silence in Your Marriage
The unspoken issues and irritants add up until the tension hits a breaking point. So how do you break the silence in your marriage?
Yoga Pants Are Good for My Body - Your Judgement Is Not
One man believed his opinion on what women wear was so important, he wrote a letter to the editor of our hometown newspaper. Here are my thoughts.
15 Ways to Be More Productive Today
Parents often have more to squeeze into one day than humanly possible. These tips and tricks can help boost productivity and maybe even make you SUPERhuman.
Don't Assume I'm the Nanny Just Because I'm Young
My family is a little bit different because I’m a younger mother than many are accustomed to seeing but, in all the ways that matter, we’re just like anyone else.
Can Technology Help Us to Both Live in the Moment and Capture It?
With a camera rarely ever out of arm's reach, it's tempting to capture every memorable moment. But is capturing it worth more than simply living it?
Is It Okay To Create Babies From Three Parents?
Science has greatly advanced the procedures that can create human life. A baby born with three sets of DNA is the latest achievement. But how far is too far?
Can We Please Just Pump in Peace?
A working mother laments the freedom and the humiliation that go along with the modern breast pump.
You Are Worthy: Thoughts for a Friend Facing Alcohol Addiction
It's not going to be easy, taking ownership of the vice that's destroying you. But I see you. I'm here, and your hard work is inspiring.
The Scientific Case for Co-Sleeping
Mothers have slept alongside their babies since the beginning of time. In many countries, it's still the norm. Here's why.
How Having a Daughter Made Me More Authentic
Growing up, I rallied against all things girly. Including the color pink. Hating pink freed me from gender incarceration. Then I had a daughter.
I've often found excessively happy people annoying. Enter my two-year old. He's got it in his genes and now I'm wondering if I should give it a go.
Simplicity of Thought: 4 Ways to Teach Kids How to Meditate
These four meditation techniques will arm your children to live lives of patience, love, generosity, and compassion.
10 Things I Want to Tell My Family and Closest Friends (But Haven't)
It's not always easy to drop the deep stuff into everyday conversations with our friends and family. But there are a few things that deserve a mention.
Debate Club: Are Multiple Extracurricular Activities Good or Bad For Kids?
Too Many Extracurricular Activities Are Bad For Our Kids By Sandi Schwartz When was the last time your children came home from school and just played freely in the backyard? I'm guessing that sou...
To the Mom Who Is Barely Hanging On
Your face told me you’re clinging to some sort of freedom you refuse to lay down, but your world is putting up such a fight you’re not sure it’s worth it.
How to Get Your Kids to Love Eating Their Vegetables
Few kids beg to have a lunchbox full of broccoli or salad, but that doesn't mean getting them to eat their veggies has to be a chore.
Thank You For Not Judging Me, It Made All the Difference
When every kid is melting down and you feel like you're seconds away from joining them, kind words from a stranger can turn it all around.
7 Guided Meditations to Help Your Child Sleep
Settling down to sleep isn't always easy for kids. These guided meditations are a great addition to the usual warm baths, lullabies, and storybooks.