How to Make Mindfulness a Game, Not a Chore
Developing skills like deep breathing and emotional self-regulation sound so serious, but here are three games that develop both.
Moms: Step Out of the Shadows and Into the Photos
When your children are grown, maybe with kids of their own, and are reminiscing through childhood pictures, will they wonder where you were?
5 Routines That Infuse Everyday With Gratitude
Evidence to date suggests practicing gratitude leads to psychological and physical well-being. And doing so consistently as a family is best.
The Car Seat Mistake You Might Not Realize You're Making
I will confess: I am a little bit of a car-seat safety fanatic. Some people might call me an advocate, but let’s be real. I verge on crazy status. I kept my kids rear-facing well past the age of tw...
7 Hilarious Books For Every Teen Who Needs a Laugh
Teens, like adults, often turn to humor when their lives become chaotic or confusing. These books are the perfect escape.
The Small Act of Gardening's Big Effects on Childhood Obesity
Gardening power!
Life is Hard Work and Other Reminders for a Graduate
As you walk down that aisle and into the next phase of life, there are important things to remember.
People Without Kids Can Be Busy Too
There are reasons for being busy and tired that are just as valid as having kids.
I Gave Up Saying Good Job for a Week, and Here's What I Found
We want to raise children who are self-motivated and confident, and this happens when we trade passive phrases for true presence and real conversation.
10 Things My Mom Told Me as a Kid That Give Me Confidence as an Adult
It began as my mom's voice but has become my own, and it is my super power.
Bumps and Bruises Earn Confidence and Independence
Childhood is a time for exploration and all the bumps and bruises that come along with it.
Kid Made Recipe: Vegan Peanut Butter Pie
When the weather turns warm it’s time for cool treats. Here’s an amazing icebox pie that’s both rich and refreshing.
Want to Create a Better Workplace? Consult a Preschooler
Maybe we don’t want a focus group of four-year-olds arguing to eliminate nap-time, but the rest of their ideas about what work should be like are solid.
If Your Kid Loses Focus Easily, This Overlooked Reason Could be Why
If reading and writing overwhelms your elementary schooler, a functional eye exam could give some helpful answers.
Six Moms You Should Keep Along for the Ride
Build a sisterhood of other mothers to help you navigate this crazy journey.
4 Keys to a Successful Fishing Expedition With Kids
A family fishing trip can be a fantastic way to cultivate a passion for outdoor adventure in the lives of our children.
She's Been Holding My Hand Again, Mom
She will be a teenager soon enough, and a woman after that, and maybe a mother or a wife too. But she's been holding my hand again.
The Cost of Membership in the SAHM'S Club
When I didn’t race from the yard to get to work the circle of sisterhood (almost exclusively women) began to open up and accept me as one of their own.
New Study Says Your Parents Should Be Asking to Babysit
A recent study suggests that grandparents who babysit are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s.
Mother's Day Is Dead and Facebook Killed It
A subtle annoyance at our own fear that if we don’t use this platform to validate every kind of life a female chooses to have, we’re bad feminists.
Raising a Highly Sensitive Kid in an Insensitive World
Sensitivity, though criticized, has incredible power.
Why Do Moms Wage Wars From Behind a Computer Screen?
“Mommy wars” rage in the comments section of articles about everything parenting related. What happened to being in the trenches together?
The Limitless(ish) Potential and Romance I Found at the Dollar Store
I have an unbridled love for Dollar Stores. Mostly because they represent possibility on the simplest level.