5 Ways We Are Inadvertently Discouraging Authenticity in Our Girls
What are we missing in helping to guide our girls towards living authentically and comfortably in their own skin?
Relationship Goals From a Real Wife Living the Real Life
No one wants to crash and burn, right? Here are some relationship goals from a real wife living the real life.
Is Burping a Baby More Habit Than Help?
What do parenting manuals have to say about the practice? And whom does burping benefit more: the baby, or its caregivers?
The Science Behind Time-Out: 7 Tips to Make it Work
Time-out is a highly effective behavior modification tool if used appropriately, and there’s plenty of research to back that up.
Books Every Teenage Girl Should Read Before They Turn 18
Regardless of gender, religion, or politics, every teen should read these books before making their way out into the world.
Why Harsh Parenting Can Put Kids On The Wrong Track
A new study shows overly aggressive, harsh parenting can make kids more susceptible to peer pressure, and ultimately more likely to drop out of school.
When the Cookie Crumbles, Is It Okay to Eat It Off the Floor?
The five-second rule is the idea that food which has fallen on the ground is still safe to eat if it's picked up within five seconds of dropping. Allegedly.
How to be an Effective Parent Volunteer
There are many ways to stay active in your kid's education from kindergarten through high school that will not only benefit them, but you as well.
All That Shaving and Other Reasons Date Night is Overrated
There’s so much ugh in date night that it begs the questions of whether or not it’s both worth it, and if it’s doing more harm than good.
How to Answer Important Questions When You Have More Than One Child
Note: These answers will not actually satisfy your children. There will be tears, objections, and general displeasure.
Raising Sons in an Era of Toxic Masculinity
How do we unpack the baggage that our society forces us to carry about boys and men – and what the hell is masculinity anyhow?
So, You Want to Have Kids: A One-Sided Story of Preparing for Parenthood
Before you wander into lifelong parenthoodery, here are some things to consider (that maybe you’ve been told, maybe you haven’t).
Women Who Strike On March 8th Should Get A Raise
The organizers of the Women’s March on Washington have called on women across the country to strike from paid and unpaid labor on International Women’s Day.
The Frustrating Crossroads of Pajama Junction
It is here at this crossroads, a familiar place in our bedtime routine I call Pajama Junction, where I pause and weigh my options. Appease or press on?
What You Should Know About Adolescent Cutting
Recent studies have found that one-third to one-half of adolescents in the US have engaged in some type of self-injurious behavior.
A Game of Thrones – A Potty Training Tale
The throne sits unused in the throne room. “I am your lord and commander! You will bend the knee and swear fealty to me, or I will have you thrown into the time-out chamber!”
10 Books to Help Your Child Understand Politics
Here are ten books about our government, policies, and leaders, for children of all ages, that can help get the conversation about politics started.
Do Not Ask My Daughter to Smile
“Smile.” The request elicits two very dichotomous reactions from me: a pavlovian need to smile and a simultaneous “F*** You!”
My Kid Will Not Wear a Jacket and I Don’t Care Anymore
The New England Journal of Medicine has confirmed that they will not get sick or perish from their lack of warm clothing. So what do I care?
Using Antibiotics Appropriately
Antibiotics are medications that kill germs that cause infectious diseases. There are many classes and types that are effective therapy against infections caused by bacteria, fungi, parasites and v...
25 Signs You're Spending Too Much Time with Your Kids
You will spend a lot of time with these tiny folks who have no concept of personal space or privacy – so much time that you will change.
Momaholics Take Note: It’s Time to Embrace that Non-Mom Side
We need to see who we are – in addition to our role as mom. So embrace that non-mom self and try a few of these ideas on for size.
A Guide to Embracing Your Role as a Stepdad
You may never have expected to find yourself in a dad-like role. But here are a few things to remember when you’re just getting started being a stepfather.
Kid Made Recipe: Rainbow Stuffed Peppers
Healthy AND tasty (really!), these cheesy, melty peppers are a cinch to prepare and will please even the pickiest kid chefs!