My Place With the Playground Benchwarmers
Where there is a playground, we will be there as Protectors of the Peace, like mundane super heroes keeping an eye on petty criminals.
Practice Doesn't Always Make Perfect
This is a submission in our monthly contest. October’s theme is Determination. My husband is perfect. Don’t be mad. But he is. He a great dad, a great provider, a great friend, and he’s top at ever...
The Case for Boredom to Ignite Our Minds
We may assume that curing boredom is a good thing for all of us. But researchers fear that not being bored is the problem.
Always Remember, Good or Bad, This is Temporary
Three important words that ring true to any situation, good or bad. Whatever is happening right now, it is temporary.
A Good Reason for My Sleepless Nights
I have a motherhood confession. There is a child (or two or three) sleeping in my bed more nights than not.
A Girl and Her Dog: a (Complicated) Love Story
If you peel away some surface-level differences – they’re different species, for one – they actually have a surprising number of similarities.
She’s Going to Do This All by Herself
She’s going to sing and dance, anytime, anywhere.
This is a submission in our monthly contest. October’s theme is Determination. Giving up isn’t an option today. One mistake, one wrong decision, one moment of indulgence in self-pity will rip away ...
There are so many moments like this, when my daughter’s headstrong, willful determination makes me anxious and worried.
Please Read This in the Event You Have to Save My Kid's Life With an EpiPen
Knowing the signs of anaphylaxis and how to administer an EpiPen can reduce some of the associative fear of using one.
The Benefits of Team Sports That Extend Beyond the Game
Here are six reasons you may want to consider letting your little sportie try out for basketball or soccer next year.
The Exhausting Quest of Finding the Right Therapist (Yours is Out There)
The first time I met with a therapist, I thought I was the problem.
The Things to Remember When Positive Parenting Fails
When it feels like you’re not getting different results despite doing the “right” thing over and over again, here are a few things to keep in mind.
When I Got Married, I Realized My Mom Missed Her Calling as a Wedding Planner
So what did all this neurotic attention to detail result in? The most magical wedding I could ever have imagined.
Beyond the Family Pet: How Animals Enrich the Lives of Kids
Not only does contact with and knowledge of animals, both pets and wildlife, make kids smarter, but it also makes them healthier.
This is the Biggest Indicator of a Kid's Happiness, According to Recent Survey
Most parents know that sleep is important for children’s wellbeing. But how important is sleep to your child’s happiness?
Car Seat Safety: We’re All Doing It Wrong
A car seat study has been making the rounds, giving new parents one more thing to panic about. But it's possible the panic is misdirected.
Rewards and Punishments Don't Intrinsically Motivate – These Things Do
Rather than teach them to overvalue the approval of others, we ought to teach them to follow their own quiet voice of guidance.
Determined to Create Your Dreams? Don't Forget This
Life without grit is like eating unsalted popcorn or beginning your day with no coffee.
6 Tricks to Make Halloween Treats a Non-Issue for Your Allergic Kid
If you’re also wondering how to enjoy trick-or-treating without being spooked by potential allergens, here are some tips.
What Do I Tell My Granddaughter When Tragedy Strikes?
What do I tell her when she sees I am a million sad miles away when she is showing me her latest gymnastic move and I miss it or asks why my eyes are red?
I Have a Hereditary Visual Disability – Is My Son a Ticking Time Bomb?
For prospective parents with chronic hereditary medical conditions, exploring this has merit. Here are three important considerations.
Finding Beauty in the Brokenness
This brokenness, these outward signs of our experience so far, doesn’t make us less than others with different worries or heartbreak.
How to Keep Kids Calm During Shots (and a Bonus Reason For Doing so)
How do we possibly overcome what seems like an impossible task to keep our kids happy and calm before they get pricked? Here are some ideas.