I Didn't Hurt My Son: The Humiliation of Defending Myself to the Social Worker
Kids hurt themselves all the time. But nothing prepares you for being accused of causing an injury.
My Kids Are Growing Up and I Feel Fine
Maybe I'll look back and think differently, but today I'm thankful time is moving forward.
How to Get Your Kids Into a Habit of Community Service
The more kids learn about the hardships of others in the world around them, the more they want to help make it better. And they absolutely can.
Practice, Fail, and Be a Good Sport: What Kids Learn on the Field
When kids participate in youth sports, there are lessons to be learned by athlete and parent alike.
Even If You Don't Own Guns, Talk With Your Kids About Them
Every parent needs to talk with their kids about gun safety - even if they don't own any. Parents need to talk about it too.
The Last Generation Without Internet. What We Can Do
As soon as I saw its title, I couldn't not read what came next: What it feels like to be the last generation to remember life before the internet... “Being in this situation puts us in a privilege...
Cesarean delivery linked to increased risk of obesity
Individuals born by cesarean delivery were 15% more likely to become obese as children than individuals born by vaginal birth -- and the increased risk may persist through adulthood, according to a...
Rename and Rebrand Key to Success for Lab Grown Meats
For years, food technology companies have referred to their products as “cultured” or “lab-grown,” but as these new businesses start to make a first foray into the public eye, they are also pushing...
7 Ways Being a New Mother Is Just Like Being a Teenager
I just ate a candy bar in the bathroom and suddenly realized this new-mom thing is eerily similar to my teenage years.
Your Kid's Annoying Habit of Interrupting Can Save You From Yourself
To be a parent means to be interrupted. Anywhere. Anytime. For pretty much anything. Though trying, it may not be the worst thing after all.
Is the No Snacks Battle Worth Fighting?
Would cutting out snacks really simplify my life and improve my kids' eating habits? Or would they pester me to death before I found out?
To the Women in My Facebook Mom's Group: Stop Apologizing for Your First World Problems
There's no reason to feel bad about feeling bad. We've all been there, and we'll be here for you. Complain away, sister.
Stop Being the Lenient One – Expect More From Your Kids
No one wants to be a pushover, but sometimes it's hard to drop the hammer on your kids. Regardless, they'll be better for it in the long run.
When Marriage Fails, Parenting Can Save You
While divorce is the end of a marriage, it is also the beginning of a new relationship with our kids. One father reflects on how that bond grew stronger.
The Best Medication For ADHD is Accepting That You Have It
It's the goal of most parents- raise kids who are comfortable in their own skin. But how do we go about that when their behavior is difficult to understand?
How to Drastically Reduce Your Kid's Temper Tantrums
Knowing what can trigger a full on tantrum can be the key to preventing them altogether. We can outsmart the tantrums, and help our children grow and learn.
How to Help Your Sensory Sensitive Child Have a Great School Year
Here are some things I’ve learned about making things easier for my OCD/sensory sensitive child to experience success in school.
When a Trip to the Pediatrician's Office Makes You Feel Bad
There's plenty of opportunity to feel under the microscope as a parent. But the doctor's office may be the most uncomfortable.
5 Things Dads Will Always Be Bad at Doing
There are things in this world dads are just plain bad at doing and no matter how hard they try, they usually screw it up.
Why You Should Give up on Achieving 'Work-Life Balance'
What if we stopped trying to solve this equation? Instead, we embrace the fact that there is no magical work-life balance formula.
Getting Back to Chores After Lazy Summer Days
Summer has a tendency of relaxing the rules around keeping up with the house. Here are some ways to reel them back in- with help from the kids.
7 Tips For Being the Most Natural Parent of Them All
Natural parenting isn't a game of half measures. If you really want to do it right, you'd better go all the way.
Research Tells Us Your Kids Are Lying And You Don't Know It
New research shows that many parents wouldn't even know if they're raising Pinocchio.
Impact of Alcohol on Fertility From Consumption to Abstinence
The study did not distinguish between regular and binge drinking, which is important because alcohol can affect the menstrual cycle. And the male partner's alcohol intake was also not taken into a...