With Kids, the Suburbs Suit Me Just Fine
I knew many people headed for the burbs after having kids, but I didnt want to be one of them. But once I had a toddler, things became more difficult.
Why Humility is The Key Function of Learning and Limitless Knowledge
Why be humble? After all, Aristotle said: ‘All men by nature desire to know.’ Intellectual humility is a particular instance of humility, since you can be down-to-earth about most things and still ...
DEBATE CLUB: Should Your Grade-Schooler Have a Smartphone?
To cell phone or not to cell phone our elementary schoolers? Two moms give their differing opinions in our new column, "Debate Club."
Setting Responsibilites Aside to Savor a Snuggle
Taking a break from the routine to slow down and appreciate the soft, quiet moments is often the best use of time in these short years.
7 Ways My Dogs Are Helping Me Raise Better Humans
There are many lessons to be learned from the furry creatures we share our home with- love, kindness, understanding (and cleaning up poop) to name a few.
On Gossip and Criticism: A Letter From Father to Son
It's not easy to opt out, but biting your tongue and not engaging in gossip and criticism is an important skill.
What We Learned About Being Poor From Living in a Camper Van
It's no instagram-worthy #vanliving trek. But there's a lot to be learned from traveling around in an old, weathered Winebago.
5 Flawed Assumptions People Make About Big Families
Five kids is a lot of kids. And while it may be something of a spectacle to see us in action, there are a few things to get straight.
20 Things Teens Need to Know About How to be an Adult
By the time our kids have reached adulthood, they should be well equipped to go it alone. Hopefully they'll carry these 20 ideas with them.
Your Criticism of Push Presents is Actually Internalized Misogyny
The enduring controversy behind the push present pits women against each other in a battle of guilt and shame, where there should be joy and celebration.
Obesity Linked to Eight More Cancers
There's yet another reason to maintain a healthy weight as we age. An international team of researchers has identified eight additional types of cancer linked to excess weight and obesity: stomach...
Stress can Negatively Impact Conception
University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences epidemiologist Kira Taylor, Ph.D., and her UofL and Emory University colleagues, found that women who reported feeling more...
Why a Bank Account is Better Than a Piggy Bank
Opening a bank account with your kids gets them on the fast track to understanding finances and managing money wisely.
Caring for small people often steals the energy we have for connecting socially with friends. But penciling in that time is essential.
Research Shows Printed Books Are Better For Your Kids Than E-Books
While reading in any form is a highly important practice, research is beginning to show that not are created equal.
6 New Mom “Musts” That I Didn't Need - And Neither Will You
You've got a lot on your plate in that first year of parenthood. There's no reason to add to it by doing things that aren't really necessary.
Being in Your 30s is Pretty Great, Here's Why
Even when the previous decade was full of excitement and freedom, most of which is gone now, life in your 30s can still be pretty fantastic.
Kids Being Kids is Not a Reflection of My Bad Parenting
Demonstrate how a rockin mom or dad does it. You hold your head up high and walk away from that uncomfortable situation with an Oh well, attitude.
Remember When You Said You'd Never Have Kids?
A humorous and heartfelt essay exploring the many steps along the well-trod path to becoming a mother, from pregnancy to college graduation and beyond.
What is the Deal With The Heavy Backpacks...Good for Your Child?
How Heavy is Your Kid's Backpack? It’s the start of a bright new school year, and our kids are packing up their exciting new textbooks... When I see kids queuing up for the bus in my neighborhood...
The Car Seat Logistics of Bringing Your Premature Baby Home
When your baby is born premature, there are a few extra car seat protocols most hospitals follow. Here's what you can expect.
9 Things Every Teacher Wishes Parents Knew
Parents can be a teacher's biggest ally. Knowing these things can help make that possible.
8 Books You'll Actually Enjoy Reading to Your Baby
Reading to kids from an early age is important. But not every book is a winner. Here are eight books that won’t make you dread storytime.
7 Ways to Bond When You Don't Want to Play Pretend With Your Kids
Playing pretend requires parents to summon up energy that is sometimes non-existent. These alternatives are much less labor intensive.