Holding Your Baby Affects Their Genes and Health, According to Study
A recent study found that babies who experienced higher levels of distress and were held less had a lower epigenetic age than those who held more often.
The type of growth that doctors measure is the kind that’s easy to see and track in a logical fashion. But it’s not the only information that matters.
Can Social Media Improve Vaccination Rates?
A recent study suggests that some forms of social media can effectively educate parents about vaccination, and maybe even influence their decision-making.
The Struggle to Find Decent Childcare is Real, According to New National Poll
According to recent findings, two out of three parents struggle to find childcare that meets their safety and health standards.
The Best App for Keeping Up With Your Mom Friends
This app has already revolutionized my female friendships, uniting us across time zones and hemispheres, weaving the loose threads of our days together.
When Parenting Gets Tough, Find Someone to Channel
Putting things into perspective is, I have found, the best way to cope when parenting gets rough.
A Piece of My Heart, a Piece of Your Tendon
I told my daughter I loved her, and that the reason I cautioned her to gather the reins of her anger was that her anger would slingshot back and hurt her.
The Toys That Have Captured Kids' Imaginations For Decades
For 100 years, toy manufacturers have challenged themselves to produce the next great…cardboard box. These, which have stood the test of time, come close.
I keep having this vision in my head of my little girl walking away, toward the building where she now lives.
This Orchestral Playlist is a Sleigh Ride Without the Whining That Everyone is Cold
These orchestral music pieces will evoke the feeling of a magical winter ride and excite your imagination of gliding on a sparkling snow-covered landscape.
What Would a Year Without Homework Look Like?
Not having homework (other than a reading log) has provided one very surprising outcome: My daughter probably does more homework.
The Ages and Stages of a Lifetime of Awe
I must parent for the long term, for his emotional health, for his full potential. I must parent for our relationship, to ensure it lasts a lifetime.
How Two Under Two at Age 40 Transformed My Life
I was frightened. I had no family close. I was over 40. The list went on.
Former Museum of Sex Curator Dishes on Getting Back to Gettin' Down Post Baby
It's no wonder the day you get medical clearance to have sex again just a short six weeks after having a baby, it seems as daunting as climbing Kilimanjaro.
What is the Perfect Age to Start Overnight Camp?
With a starting point and frame of reference, you can figure out where your kid fits on the camp readiness spectrum.
As I’m showering today, though, I realize that there will come a time when the kids will no longer linger.
Why We Need to Stop Saying “I’m Not Good at Math”
While we may believe it, saying we’re not good at math is arguably the most damaging self-fulfilling prophecy in America today.
I'm a Statistic, and That's Okay
There were warning signs that we were headed for the end, but I held onto a lifeless marriage so our son would grow up with both of his parents in the home.
The Art of Practicing Patience When You Basically Suck at It
If patience doesn’t exactly come naturally, let me offer you some footnotes so that we can all make it through to the other side together.
10 Good (and Bad) Habits My Kids Picked up Living Abroad
Life abroad: outdoor cafes, couture fashion, art museums…but what do kids take away from it? Some good things, and some bad.
I Disagree! 7 Civil Conversation Skills Every Family Should Practice
In this age of divisiveness, disturbing headlines, and excessive devices, strong communication skills are more important than ever.
Save Money, Eat Healthier, and Help the Environment With This One Easy Hack
Between the farm and the fridge, up to 40 percent of food in America goes uneaten.
The Friendships Built on a Shared Transgression
Was she cool enough for me to use the forbidden word? The “multi-meaning, you either love it or hate it, use it freely or cringe at the sound of it” word?
5 Ways to Make Your Guest Bedroom Inviting This Holiday Season
Even the closest of families may not be used to bunking together, so planning ahead helps everyone.