6 Rewards Schools Could Use to Motivate Introverted Kids
My son’s school offered a special incentive to encourage students to use their online learning program during the holiday break.
I’m Scared My Child Will Turn out Like Her Dad
In my work with parents and children, there is one theme that creates the most anxiety: how likely is it that my child will inherit the abusive personality traits of the father?
“Did you just feed the dog broccoli? The broccoli I told you to eat before you could have dessert?”
Why You May Want to Hide the Ibuprofen Bottle From Your Husband If You Are Trying to Get Pregnant
Getting pregnant is not a walk in the park for every couple who dreams of becoming parents.
The Importance of Offering Children an Intergenerational Identity
Children who have what is called an intergenerational identity feel more in control of their lives, according to research by Dr. Marshall Duke and Dr. Robyn Fivush from Emory University.
Stop in the Name of Hormones: When Puberty Meets Perimenopause
I do not want a she-shed, even though I love to craft. I'd prefer to call it a hormone time-out hut. My dream hormone hut wouldn’t be mine alone.
The New Research That Convinced Me to Become a Soccer Mom Dropout
Am I a horrible mother? The society-driven guilt part of me says, "yes," but the authentic me says, "heck no!"
Kid Made Recipe: Simple Noodle Soup
Delicious, wholesome, and we swear it’ll cure a winter cold. Ok, maybe not, but it is comfort food at it’s best. You need this warm and cozy recipe in your back pocket for winter.
What We Can Learn When We Stop Making Fun of the Raw Water Trend
We're used to seeing words like "natural" and "organic" used to sell us more expensive food. The latest trend in food purity campaigns? Raw water.
Could Acetaminophen Use Contribute to Delayed Speech Among Girls?
New research suggests that pregnant women who take Tylenol "or its equivalent) may have daughters with delayed speech.
Being Direct With Your Kids May Be Their Path to Avoid Unhealthy Eating
It turns out, if you want your children to avoid the consumption of junk food, being more direct may be the way to go.
What We're Listening To: Ear Hustle Podcast
I don’t say this lightly: Ear Hustle is the best podcast of 2017. It’s funny. It’s sad. It’s warm. It’s sincere. It’s gripping. It’s nuanced. It horrifying.
Are Divorce Rates Really Higher for Families With Special Needs Kids?
The Wisconsin Longitudinal Study offers excellent insight into whether or not the divorce rate is higher for families with Special Needs children.
Parenting From the Pages of "The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook"
Now that I’m a father, I no longer feel ashamed of my anxiety. I feel responsible.
No, Teens Are Not Eating Laundry Pods
All of this media attention is already infuriating for the way it maligns all teenagers as reckless and stupid.
More Parents Are Raising Perfectionists and Maybe it's Time to Chill Out
A recent study has found perfectionism has significantly increased compared to previous generations. Striving for perfection however, comes with a price.
How Can You Prevent Trampoline Injury? Stop Treating it Like a Toy
The problem with trampolines isn't so much safety as it is categorization. When we categorize trampolines as sports equipment, they look much different.
Could Mothers Have a Hand in Influencing Their Teens to Take STEM Courses?
According to recent findings a mother’s communication with her children can increase the likelihood of them taking math and science (MS) courses.
Seven Tips for Stepfamily Success
A loving and well-adjusted stepfamily is possible when couples commit to taking the time and action necessary to get there.
Kid Made Recipe: Raspberry White Hot Chocolate
Winter is in full effect! Switch up your apres-snow play game with this Raspberry White Hot Chocolate. You’ll never go back to the boxed mix again!
Research Confirms Gendered Toys Help Create Inequality
The findings support previous research that has highlighted the strong influence of gender labels such as "for boys" or "for girls."
Practicing Reverence for the Wild
Rows and rows of pansies. Blue, yellow, red. Tulip swirls, concentric circles of prim rose bushes.
Seven Ways to Support Your Aspiring YouTuber
If your children want to create their own Internet videos for fun or for profit, here are seven ways you can guide and support their endeavor
#Meworried – the Challenges of Raising a Son in the #Metoo Era
Practically, parents of boys are in a precarious position, one where the rules of inter-gender engagement seem to be in constant flux.