How a Shift in Mindset Can Help Moms Make More Money
Sometimes, it's the in between stuff that gets brushed under the rug as unimportant. But it's the side hustle that we need to celebrate.
33 No-Tech, Super Fun Activities to Keep Kids Busy on Winter Break
It's time to get (modestly) creative with cheap, tech-free activities for elementary school-aged kids.
How to see this year's Perseid meteor shower with your kids
It's been a month since we hauled our families out into the night to watch fireworks light up the sky. The summer's own natural celestial fireworks - the Perseid meteor shower - starts this weekend...
Could those instances and visions had been hypoxia of some sort? Did my mind refuse to let go of my brain because of the love I have for my children?
Why I Continue Fussing over an Age-Old Chicken Soup Recipe
When I expressed a desire to learn the secrets of the soup, I didn't realize the recipe's benefits would go beyond the culinary preservation of tradition.
How Smartphone Addiction Is Affecting Teens' Brains
A recent study found that being addicted to smartphones creates a chemical imbalance in the brain linked to depression and anxiety in young people.
The Little Things That Will Make or Break Your Relationship
As if on cue, he hears the back door open. His wife is home, and somehow she’s more chipper than ever.
Conducting These 3 “Mom Audits” Made Me a Better Parent
It’s easy to identify when my children misbehave. One child says “I want that toy” and yanks it from her brother’s hands.
How to Get Your Kids to Listen
When I call my kids' names I am met with silence. My voice no longer makes their ears turn on.
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.