10 Women From the '80's Who Rival Wonder Woman's Badassery
I never felt at a loss for female heroes. We had our fair share growing up in the '80s.
Why Not Passing My Passivity On to My Daughter Is Top Priority
How much will she miss out on if she doesn’t ask? The unasked-for promotion. The raise. How much will she shoulder?
Questions About Salary History Might Make the Pay Gap Worse for Women and Mothers
Can employer asking prospective employees about their salary history perpetuate the gender pay gap? Lawmakers across the country are starting to say, “Yes.”
The Little Trips That Make the Big Impressions
Vacation is one of the few places you come back richer than when you left. And one doesn’t need to spend a ton of money in order to make extraordinary memories.
If You're Not Zooey Deschanel, Bangs are Never the Answer
Pregnancy is a time when a woman is tempted to alter her appearance in some way to break the monotony of inexorable weight gain and emotional fatigue.
A Simple Reassurance Family Vacation is Worth the Hassle
The kids are over-sugared, overstimulated, over-sunned, overstuffed, and off schedule. Remind me again why we go to the trouble?
How to Give Yourself a Timeout After a Mom Meltdown
We don’t want to set a pattern of uncontrolled emotions for our children. How do we handle those moments that push us over the edge?
How to Let it Go When All You Want to Do is Stew
You deserve to live your best life, and harboring resentment and negativity isn’t it.
Kid Made Recipe: Super Rainbow Breakfast
Stripey toast, rainbow fruit kabobs and a quick yogurt hack will put a smile on everyone’s face, and start the day off right. Good morning indeed!
5 Tips for Your Kid's First Trip to the Movies
If you have little kids, you have to put a bit more thought into a visit to the multiplex, especially the first time you go.
The Truly Accommodating Splash Park Every Special Needs Parent Should Know About
Morgan's Island Water Park is the place where kids with special needs aren't just included; they are ushered in with open arms and free admission.
The Best Way to Support Your Kid's Coach? Let Them Do Their Job.
It's easy to become over-invested in our kid's sports experience. But the foundation should always include respecting their coaches.
We Have to Dance Even When the World Is Sh*t
"Mommy," Maria asked, leaning into me enough that her loose curls brushed into my lap, “if Nona is dead, is it okay for Gabby to keep dancing?”
Having a Baby Changes Everything, or So They Say
There's no denying it, our kids slow us down. Which is exactly why we should take them with us.
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Is It Time to Bring Back Charm School?
I conceive a tentative curriculum – a reintroduction of the concept of ‘polite society,’ but with a democratic, post-patriarchal makeover.
Newborn Jaundice: How to Recognize and Treat it
If you’re having a baby soon, check out the information below to prepare yourself for the potential of jaundice.
All the Reasons to Take Your Family to Santa Fe (and Return Without the Kids for Romance)
We tried to cram in a family vacation and a romantic getaway over one long weekend in Santa Fe. It didn't go totally as planned.
When Can Your Kid Be Left Alone in the Bath?
If you give your kid three baths per week, you can expect to spend 390 hours supervising bath time before he turns six. So when can you take that time back?
Avoid The Giving Tree Syndrome by Honoring Your Own Needs
Let them know every day that they are special and beautiful and will be loved by you no matter what. But be careful about how much you give.
Why I Suspect My Laid-Back Parenting Was the Right Approach
When kids are constantly shadowed by an overprotective parent, their natural, inner alarm clock that warns them of danger no longer works properly.
The Big Benefits of Yoga for the Littlest Yogis
Families all over the world are adopting yoga practices and seeing amazing improvements in self-regulation skills, academic performance, and mood.
3 Beloved Children’s Songs That Are Actually Quite Disturbing
You know them. You love them. But have you ever really paid close attention to the words in those classic children’s songs you sing to your little ones?
Fluoride Varnish and Fissure Sealants: Does My Kid Need These?
What is preferable for prevention of dental cavities in children: fissure sealants or fluoride varnish? And are these really necessary?