Beyond Books: Five Other Things Libraries Are Lending
While literacy remains an important focus of public libraries, there’s an effort by librarians to rebrand and expand their institutions.
Teaching Your Kid to Write in the Age of Autocorrect
When we were kids, as soon as we could read and write well enough to string together a sentence, we got a journal.
Autism and Things: A Love Story
He always has things around him, this small boy of mine. The doctor told me it was a common aspect of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Kids Aren't Necessarily Shy Because They're Quiet
Don’t diminish our quiet children and label them as shy. Don’t assume they aren’t capable of being loud. Some children just don’t want to be.
If Emojis Are the Modern World’s Hieroglyphics, What Message Are We Sending?
If emojis are the union of art and communication, we must continue to evaluate the message we leave behind.
Families Struggling With Addiction – Here’s How to Help the Kids You Love
This article is the third in a 12-part series about the U.S. addiction crisis. In the interest of compassionate conversation and eliminating stigma, we’ve chosen language that’s cultivated by the R...
Proven Techniques to Help Your Kid Get Control of Anger
By teaching our children to recognize and deal with their anger, we may be able to prevent its negative impacts before they happen.
I Count My Blessings Every Day
I count my blessings everyday, all three of them, because they made me a mom. They gave me a role that is so unforgiving and yet so wonderful at the same time. I could not imagine my life any other...
All Ninety-Six Pairs of My Mother's Shoes
When we got to Grandma’s shoes, my mother told me for the first time of a tradition. I was told Jews do not wear the shoes of dead people.
This Instagram Superstar Has a Cure for the Bake Sale Blahs
Want to add some snap, crackle, and pop-culture to your bake sale repertoire? Jessica Siskin, Instagram's @Misterkrisp can show you how.
Study Finds Babies Have Greater Emotional Intelligence Than Thought
The ability of babies to both understand emotional subtleties and link positive emotions to a source is much more advanced than thought.
I Let My Kids Do Whatever They Wanted for a Whole Day and Here's What Happened
For the rest of this one day, I would allow my kids to do whatever they wanted. Let nature run its course, so to speak.
Awesome Gifts to Bundle With Super Cool Books
Check out these suggestions for pairing great books with add-ons at every price point.
Create New Travel Traditions With a Holiday Adventure
Maybe this is the year to do things a bit differently. Give your kids a new sense of what the holidays can feel like and take the road less traveled.
6 Aspects of Motherhood That Surprise Nannies
What if you could do a parenting internship before becoming an actual parent? Such an “internship” exists. It’s called working as a nanny.
Kid Made Recipe: Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes
Like a delicious cross between a pumpkin and pecan pie, with bonus caramel sauce! Grab a kid helper and wow your fam this Saturday with tasty pancakes!
How to Support Your Kids' Reading Skills Based on Their Current Reading Level
At some point your child's reading level will be assessed. Here are some follow-up actions to help make this information meaningful.
Anxiety Disorders in ASD Kids and Therapies That Work
Tackling anxiety in ASD children is no easy feat and these issues can show themselves in various ways.
Why Moms Are Compelled to Bail on Mom's Night Out
Why is it like pulling teeth to get moms to go out and enjoy a night together without our spouses or kids?
ICP: the Pregnancy Complication We Almost Missed
ICP affects 6,000 pregnant women a year. Without an internet search, this story could have turned out differently.
How You Decide to Become a Mother: A Letter to My Child-Free Self
You are going to take a walk one evening, just before you turn 30, and by the time you get home, you will have made the decision that will change your life.
I Tried to Save My Postpartum Sex-Life With a Sex Subscription Box
This is a submission in our monthly contest. January’s theme is "Wild." It was a rather typical Wednesday night. My husband offered to put our daughter down for bed. The whole routine can take up t...
A Pasta Scavenger Hunt to Entertain Even the Most Unwilling Grocery Shopper
Entertain your young shoppers as you hunt for yet another holiday baking ingredient – with a months'-long pasta exposé.
Finding Peace on Parents Weekend
It was with great excitement and no small relief that Parents Weekend presented itself like a miracle.