The Lazy Mom's Guide to Surviving Summer Break with Teens
As much as I find myself counting down the days to freedom right along with my teen, I also get a little panicked about what summer will really bring.
Sharing the Importance of Memorial Day With Your Kids
It's meaningful to pause to reflect on Memorial Day with kids. A simple way to do this is by including them in the National Moment of Remembrance at 3 PM.
10 People Who Are My Everyday Heroes as a Parent of Young Kids
As a parent, I rely on the daily help of many people who likely see themselves as doing nothing extraordinary. Thank you, everyday heroes.
Internet Parents are Fighting the Wrong Battles
When I hear the terrible news of school shootings and terrorist attacks I realize one thing is certain: we, as parents, are fighting about the wrong things.
6 Things to do When Your Kids' Sport Season is Over
Coach Justin's list of how to decompress when the sport season ends.
Fancypants food bloggers are ruining s'mores. Of all the controversial subjects we've written about at Parent Co, this might just be the most divisive.
How Does Multitasking Change the Way Kids Learn?
Tech that students are familiar with is attractive to educators, but getting students focused might be more difficult because of it.
Summer Reading To Avoid "Brain Drain" in Kids
Have your kids make reading meaningful by applying what they learn to areas of their life that matter to them.
I was raised the only daughter of one very ambitious stage mom. I went along with it - excited at first, then resigned to that which I began to loathe.
What a Little Attention Can Do: My Momover Experiment, Week 2
The second installment of an experiment to see what happens when I radically up my grooming game with a momover.
Six months after my oldest son was born, right around the time he first consumed a meal that wasnt of the liquid variety, I experienced The Smell.
30 Simple Ways to Make the Most of Summer With Your Kids
There are only 15 weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day. That's just 30 summer days. Here are 30 photos to show you how make the most of them.
The Stereotypical Medicated Kid in America Isn't Who You Think
Children in poor families are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with emotional and behavioral problems.
Technology Hijacks Our Minds, Here's How
News feeds are purposely designed to auto-refill with reasons to keep you scrolling, and purposely eliminate any reason for you to pause, reconsider or leave.
I Didnt Want to Be a Stay-at-Home MomThen I Got Fired
The week before the end of my maternity leave, my boss called to tell me that as of my return to work on Monday, my position would be eliminated.
Minimalism is the Desire for Less to Enjoy More
Experiences are better than things. A simpler lifestyle provides freedom to enjoy family, give generously, and spend on travelling and memory making.
Lower Incidence of Diabetes and Obesity in Walkable Neighborhoods
"Walking, cycling and public transit rates were much higher in walkable neighborhoods, and that leads to better health outcomes.
5 Best (and Weirdest) Car Games I Ever Made Up
The following games were made up on the spot usually to interrupt yet another argument in the back seat over whose stuff is on the wrong side.
Playing Chess in School Helps Ferguson Kids Heal, Hope, Excel
A chess club in Ferguson is making a difference, helping kids improve their confidence. And 85% look forward to school more on chess club days.
10 Science-Backed Benefits of Practicing Gratitude With Kids
When people engage in gratitude, they experience measurable psychological and physical benefits. Dont you want to give this gift to your children?
I Didn't Let My Kids Snack for a Week. Here's What Happened
My children have less meltdowns because they are better nourished. And I have fewer meltdowns because there are fewer demands on me.
"Parent Hacks" Author Asha Dornfest: "Sometimes you just have to do what works in the moment."
Why parents need hacks, and how it's helpful to understand that there's freedom to be gained from structure "very flexible structure."
How to Beat Death, According to 75 Years of Harvard Research
Want to live forever? Science hasn't quite cracked that one yet, but a group of Harvard researchers has figured out how to give you the best possible shot.
Support From Family and Friends Helps Prevent Depression in Teenagers
The importance of friendships and family support in helping prevent depression among teenagers has been highlighted in research from the University of Cambridge.