The Life-Saving Power of Lifeguard Parenting
Being a lifeguard parent means standing by, encouraging our kids, and only jumping in when they're over their heads.
Yes, I Play Bridge. Let Me Tell You Why
It may be the game your grandmother plays, but there's something powerful that happens when women make a weekly connection over a deck of cards.
Why You Should Become an Education Activist
Making sure our kids' schools fit their needs is the responsibility of every parent. Speak up. Advocate. Make change.
Can A Mother Be Undeserving of Her Child's Love?
On the difficult days, it can be hard to feel like we're worthy of the pure, heartbreakingly beautiful love our children bestow upon us so freely.
20 Common Product Warnings That Should Be Applied to Children
There are signs and warnings about everything. It's about time kids came with their own set of disclaimers.
When Saying "Yes" is Like a Super Power
Running a lemonade stand wasn't my idea of a fun way to spend the afternoon. But in the end it may have taught us both a few important lessons.
Empty Nest 1.0: That Feeling When All of Your Kids Are in School - and You're at Home
A stay-at-home dad prepares for empty nest syndrome as his daughters all head to the same school with the same schedule, for the first time.
5 Ways to Make Kindness a Family Activity
Recent science surrounding kindness is so fascinating that we cant ignore it.
14 Things Every Enviable Couple Does
Relationships aren't easy. But there are a few things you can do to ensure a better shot at being in it for the long haul.
10 Ways My Mother Got It Right
No parent is perfect, including my mother. But there are plenty of ways I hope to be just like her.
When Being a Foster Parent is the Most Heartbreaking Love
One mother's story of opening her home and heart to a foster child.
Breastfeeding is an Olympic Sport and My Toddler is Winning
These tiny nursing Olympians. Always going to extremes in the name of perfecting their sport.
Your Aging Parents Just Want to Be Heard
As we grow old and our world becomes smaller, the most precious gift we can be given is the attentive ear of the ones we love.
An Honest Look at the Huge Commitment of Youth Sports
Youth sports can be a huge commitment of time, energy, and finances. While there are many benefits, participation may not be for every kid or family.
Is it Okay to Salt Your Child's Food?
Yes, in moderation. High salt intake is linked with an increased risk of high blood pressure, and the American Heart Association and other groups recommend that children limit sodium intake to 1,50...
Video: Teens who Vape More Likely to Become Real Smokers
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The Good Old Days? Why is The Past Referred to As The Good Old Days?
Golden was the first race of articulate folk Created by the immortals who live on Olympos. They actually lived when Kronos was king of the sky, And they lived like gods, not a care in their hearts,...
The Struggle: Back To School Shopping
The waning days of summer mean our bored baby walruses – errr, children – are headed back to school. Finally! BUH BYE, children! So, let's have a moment of silence for the numbered days of, "...
Wireless Motherhood: When Social Media is the New Village
Moms, especially new ones, need as much support as they can get. But how do online communities stack up against real life connections?
The Relaxa 100: How to Not Relax on Vacation
You can try to relax while on vacation with your kids. But you're likely going to end up dumped off a raft in the middle of the pool.
How to Build Your Kid's Body Image and Rehab Your Own
Learning to practice compassion and acceptance for ourselves as we rehab our injured body images, helps our children to prehab their own.
Enhanced Math Skills Later in Life Predicted by Early Spatial Reasoning
Spatial reasoning measured in infancy predicts how children do at math at four years of age, finds a new study published inPsychological Science. "We've provided the earliest documented evidence f...
Antipsychotics While Pregnant Not Linked to Birth Defects
Taking antipsychotic medicines during pregnancy does not increase the risk for birth defects, a large new study has found. Antipsychotics are used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depressi...
Temporary Tattoo That Controls Your Electronics THE FUTURE IS HERE!
With DuoSkin, wearables are no longer just an accessory. They become part of your skin. The MIT Media Lab and Microsoft Research set out to create on-skin user interfaces using gold leaf, which i...