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.
How Thinking Like a 10-Year-Old Helped Me Buy a House
Breaking the cycle of poverty is no easy task. But looking to our kids for inspiration can give the strength and means to do just that.
Flaming Gobs of Goo: What My Son’s Campout Taught Me About Fear and Freedom
My family believes in old-fashioned summers. We limit TV and electronics, but we indulge in junk food, late-night swims, sleeping in, and long, lazy days around the pool. We don’t usually take adva...
Start to Finish: Climbing the 46 High Peaks With My Dad
Over the course of climbing 46 Adirondack mountains together, a daughter learns to find her way on the trail, and in life, with her dad.
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.
My Teenage Son Let Me Win a Basketball Game the Other Day...
Im going to end up like an old lion playing out his final years at the edge of the pack. This Oedipal nightmare needs to be shut down immediately, but how?
Kid Made Recipe: Sweet Potato Nachos
https://www.facebook.com/HelloParentCo/videos/1773742332893131/ Check out more Kid Made videos on Facebook! Nachos for dinner? You bet! Swap sweet potatoes for tortilla chips (and serve some rice...
A Useful Pro/Con List For Deciding Whether To Have Baby #2
So you think you're ready for number two? Two kids. That's more than one. A big decision. Let's take a look at the pros and cons.
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.
The Disorienting Effect of the First to Leave the Nest
It’s as if I'm free falling – the world of maternal responsibilities as I've known it flying away from me at warp speed. I'm waiting to see where I'll land.
7 Just Right Wines to Pair With Your Kid's Leftovers
Choose a wine like the sommelier you are. Just because your meals consist of shoving leftover scraps into your face, it doesn't mean you're no longer fancy.
Sneaking Around to Have Sex With My Spouse: A Cautionary Tale
Like the teenage years version 2.0, sneaking around after kids can be equally as exciting and primed for getting caught.
The Right Way to Impose a Time-Out
If executed correctly, time outs may be an appropriate tool for your parenting tool box. Following these steps can help ensure success.
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.
Raising Sons Who Won't Slut Shame
Bullying girls about their sexual choices goes beyond simply being mean. It's our job to raise sons who recognize women's agency and respect it without exception.
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...
Dear Mom and Dad: I Was Raped and Couldn't Tell You
You parented the best you knew how, but coming to you at the time I needed you most didn't feel like an option.
15 Ridiculous Phrases Every Parent Will Eventually Use
You can believe yourself to be immune to these phrases as much as you want, but the truth is, you're going to use them. Like it or not.
Please Stop Humble-Bragging About Being a "Bad Mom"
In the grand scheme of actual "bad" moms, chances are the ones you hear referring to themselves as such are nowhere near it.
When Do You Tell Your Child That Some Promises Will Be Broken?
There are subtleties to the promises we make. As adults, that's easier to understand. Kids, on the other hand, are a little more black and white.
How Toddlers Benefit From Non-Picture Books
Involving kids in what you're reading by sharing passages with them can be enriching for both of you. And as a bonus, no need to perfect your animal sounds.
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.