A Huge Harry Potter Fan Looks For Something Different
I remember the first time Harry Potter almost died, in a graveyard surrounded by a ring of Death Eaters. I remember when he almost died again, in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, after failing...
Breastfeeding Without Nursing: What It's Like to Be An Exclusive Pumper
When I pictured breastfeeding, it didn't involve an exclusive relationship with a heap of plastic and a motor.
Absolutely True Excuses Why We Are Late or Aren’t Showing Up at All
We'd rather be on time. But it's not happening.
Learning From The Son Who Would Not Speak
For nearly two years, my son didn’t talk. Not much, anyway. He said a few words: Mama. Dada. Ball. No. ... If you’ve become a parent in the last decade, you know what doctors and websites and pare...
In An Emergency Roth IRA is an Option- Here is how
Your emergency fund is money you keep safe just in case you need it for something unexpected. Your Roth IRA is a retirement account that’s traditionally invested for the long term. There’s no way...
Want to Slow Effects of Aging, Intense Endurance Exercise
If anything is going to inspire you to get to the gym, this might be it. Intense aerobic exercise could slow down the ageing process, a new study claims. As we age, the protective caps on each str...
By Making People Vote Would More People Get Involved
US college graduates are far better informed about basic political facts than Americans with only a high school education, according to studies by the Pew Research Center. And men tend to know more...
You Should Take Your Kids to the Opera: Here's How to Do It
It may not be the first arts and culture activity you think of doing with your kids, but an afternoon at the opera is absolutely doable.
Why I'm Happiest When I'm Leaning Out
Sometimes it takes some starts, stops, and rearrangements to find the balance of work and motherhood.
8 Ways "Dumb and Dumber" Prepared Me to Be a Parent
Who knew these parenting tips from Lloyd and Harry were there all along?
Your Summer Challenge, Be Like The Sun-Here's How
The summer so far has been a busy one, and last week was especially crazy. At the end of the week we were still playing "catch-up", and spent a good part of Saturday morning... So, I am giving mys...
Reasons Your Pets Should Not Match a Pokemon
No matter how cute Pokemon are. We’re all about Pokemon Go madness and the ridiculous things that this game has made people do. On the other hand, dying your dog’s fur or hair to look like a Pokem...
How to Jump Out of A Plane With No Parashute
American Luke Aikins becomes the first person to jump from 25,000 ft (7,620m) without a parachute, landing safely in a net. During the two-minute fall aired live on Fox television, the 42-year-old...
How Teens Are Hiding Their Online Lives- Ghost Apps
Worried your teen uses ghost apps to hide their online activities? Your Teen has tips to help parents monitor how their teen is using that smartphone. When a sexting scandal hit a Colorado high sc...
Accidentally hurting our kids is the worst feeling ever.
Why I Weaned My Toddler Cold-Turkey
When we're ready to call it quits on breastfeeding our babies-turned-toddlers, it's sometimes best to close up shop and never look back.
4 Research-Backed Benefits of Outdoor Play
From improvements in health to a richer, more full childhood experience, there are researched backed reasons for getting our kids outdoors.
6 Parenting Choices You Can't Make Me Apologize For
Here's the thing about being a perfect parent- it's never going to happen. We have to pick and choose our battles.
3 Helpful Tips For Parenting Kids With Opposite Temperaments
I know my children are different ages and don't share the same level of expression. Parenting their differences is a challenge, there are tricks.
The Things People Say: Musings of a Transracial Adoptive Mom
When people perceive that your kids look different than you, they take many liberties with comments and questions.
5 Ways Traveling With Kids Will Improve Your Marriage
There may be more yelling from the backseat than before, but traveling after having kids can deepen the bond between you and your spouse- if you let it.
6 Reasons to Get Excited About Watching the Olympics with Kids
Sharing the excitement of the Olympic games with our kids presents a unique opportunity to teach them lessons in sportsmanship, dedication, and unity.
If Preschool Had a Yearbook, These Would Be The Superlatives
Sometimes it's clear pretty early on just who our kids are going to be when they grow up.
It's Never Okay to Shame Your Child
It's not just teens who go overboard when it comes to social media. Parents who leverage things like FB Live to dole out punishment should reign it in too.