3 Common Reasons Kids Struggle With Math - and How You Can Help
Math doesn't come easy for many kids. But conquering these common struggles can take their learning to the next level.
Survival and Family: Perspective on Stress From the Third World
Marriage, family, and stress all hold a different weight when the struggle to simply survive is a day-to-day affair.
My Son Can't Walk and That's Fine With Me
When my four-year-old doesn't see his wheelchair as a disadvantage, why should I?
To the Well-Meaning Strangers When My Son is Behaving Badly
When a toddler is having a public meltdown the input of strangers is pretty much the last thing any mom is looking for.
Reading Books Can Lengthen Your Life?
Compared with those who did not read books, those who read for up to three and a half hours a week were 17 percent less likely to die over 12 years of follow-up, and those who read more than that ...
Good This Happen When you Read Real Books to Your Kids
Words and pictures can do many things for the reader’s brain, as we know from the long and glorious and even occasionally inglorious history of the printed word. They can take you into someone else...
A New Diagnosis: "Gestational Sleep Apnea"
Recent studies reveal that approximately one quarter of pregnant women may suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), the recurrent cessation or limitation of normal breathing during sleep. In add...
When a Game of Catch Becomes a Conversation Between Mother and Son
Sussing out the needs of your introverted kid sometimes means quietly letting them take the lead.
The Magical, Magnetic Attraction of Twins
Observing the bond between twins, it's hard not to feel as though you're witnessing something magical.
The 12 Stages of Naming Your Child
You made a human. Now comes the hard. Part. Figuring out what to name them.
Mom is the one who drives to meets, packs the snacks, and bleaches the baseball pants. But mama is the forehead kisser, band-aid applier, and story-teller.
5 Ways to Kill Time When Bonding With Your Newborn
Don't get me wrong. This new baby is magical and fascinating. But so is the Grand Canyon. And you can only stare at something for so long.
Pushing Our Kids to Persevere When All They Want to Do Is Quit
It's not easy to push our kids out of their comfort zone. But encouraging them to keep going when they want to throw in the towel is part of the job.
Maybe I Had a Baby to Teach My Husband How to Clean
Bringing a baby into the picture rearranged the division of labor in our house. And frankly, it was about time.
8 Ways Being a Mother is Like Being an Olympic Athlete
Patience, dedication, and a whole lot of hard work. Motherhood may just be the ultimate Olympic sport.
I'm Relieved My Biracial Daughter Looks More White Than Black
A white mother reflects on the conflicting feelings of privilege that stem from the relief her bi-racial daughter's skin looks more like hers.
Finding Community in a Pile of Plastic Containers
The pile of plastic containers, ziploc bags, and tupperware tell the story of a community that nurtured us as new parents. Now it's time to return the love.
Breast-Fed Babies May Have Longer DNA Telomeres
Breast-fed babies have healthier immune systems, score higher on I.Q. tests and may be less prone to obesity than other babies. Now new research reveals another possible difference in breast-fed b...
Dogs Help De-Stress Families With Autistic Children
The study, carried out by researchers at the University of Lincoln, UK, and funded by the US-based Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) Foundation, also found a reduction in the number of ...
"Boomerang Father" Better Than Nothing for Teen Girls Depression
A study of the impact of "boomerang fathers" -- those who cycle in and out of their children's lives -- yielded surprising results for researchers. "Boomerang fathering" provided a type of stabilit...
How About Painted Rocks Instead of Pokemon Go?
How one county in Washington is beautifying their community and bringing joy to unsuspecting walkers, hikers, and adventurers with art.
Step Up, Parents: Schools Won’t Teach Your Kids This Valuable Skill
For some kids, success comes early and easily. But once middle school hits and the stakes are higher, developing study skills is a must.
7 Things Healthy Couples Don’t Do
Everyone wants to be with someone who respects and admires them. Avoiding these behaviors is a good start.
Why My Three-Year-Old Had to Be Circumcised
Phimosis, a rare condition characterized by an inadequate opening in the foreskin, caused repeated infections and necessitated a circumcision at three years old.