Teen Depression: How We Can Help
What can we do to help our child – or another – if we suspect depression? Thankfully, there are ways to help.
The Spectrum Is Full Circle: My Journey as an Autism Mom
One year ago, I existed in an pre-autism diagnosis ulterior universe. I knew that my eldest, Henry, was a “late-talker.” I just didn’t know why, yet.
How to Spark Your Young Hiker's Imagination
To keep you and your family motivated to hit the trail, use these seven questions to spark conversations and imaginations.
Once Upon a Time, Again: 12 Updated Fairy Tales Every Kid Will Love
From silly to progressive and enchanting to creepy, here are 12 variations on classic fairy tales worthy of space on your family’s bookshelf.
The Final Sex Talk Before Sending My Kids to College
The word “consent” needs to be part of the sex talk.
Easing My Son Off His Seizure Meds
It’s been three years since his last seizure, but also three years with the steadying medication coursing through his veins.
6 Ways Parents Can Stop Spreading Disease at the Pediatrician
AAP guidelines have valuable lessons for parents about reducing the spread of illness at pediatric offices, not just for their own kids but all patients.
Homework Battles: Rethinking After-School Time and the Purpose of Homework
Studies on homework are revolutionizing the ideas of after-school time. Not all homework is equal.
4 Etiquette Tips for When It's Okay to Let Your Boys Pee Outside
I’m okay with letting my boys pee outside provided there's no nearby bathroom, we’re relatively far from civilization, and we’re discreet. However...
The Beauty We Can Find With the Right Light, and a Little Distance
If, like me, you need it, here's the reminder: True beauty is in everything. It's all around us.
We Don't Have to Hand Down Our Problems With Princesses
What if my daughter’s princess obsession was a bad omen? Was she heading down a road that never ends well for women?
5 Effective Strategies to Lose Your Mind as a New Mom
Maybe you didn’t need me to tell you how to lose your mind. You’re doing that just fine on your own, thanks to sleep deprivation.
Families Taking the Vibrant Road Less Traveled
Being a parent doesn’t have to mean saying goodbye to adventure. These inspiring families are proof it's possible to keep on keeping on.
Teaching Kids to Explore Through Play Instead of Literacy
Could it be that learning to read at a later age could have benefits, both for children now and the adults they become?
Truancy or School Refusal: Helping Anxious Kids
While truant children are bored with school, or angry about having to go, school refusal is caused by something different: fear.
Language Development: Forget the "50 by 2" Milestone. Shoot for 3,000 by 3.
Once parents have tallied the first 50 words, they seem less concerned about how their children's vocabulary grows. Here's what comes next.
What Star Wars Taught Me About the Growth Mindset
A growth mindset believes that YOU control your destiny, and what you do, or don’t learn.
10 Things that Raise Men Who Respect Women
If we want to prevent sexual assaults, then we have a responsibility to our boys to have a much more uncomfortable conversation.
What Being Fierce in Your 40s Really Looks Like
I’ve realized that being fierce in your 40s is so much more than Botox and electrolysis.
You’re Going to Want to Remember This: Tips for Preserving Family Lore
Our families – made up of generations of stories – are like a treasure trove of golden moments just waiting to be heard.
How to Set Expectations Based on Your Kid's Development
Expecting your child to act in a certain way or to do certain things is futile if he or she is not developmentally ready.
Mentally Strong Kids Have Parents Who Refuse to Do These 13 Things
But raising a mentally strong kid requires parents to avoid the common yet unhealthy parenting practices that rob kids of mental strength.
8 Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More Than Just Cheese Puffs
In my efforts to get my kids to eat right, I’ve failed more times than I’ve succeeded, but I have succeeded on occasion.
How Focused Attention Can Help Our Kids Battle Stress and Anxiety
With focused attention we can actually change the physical structure of our brain.