Which Everyday Sounds May Put Your Kid's Hearing at Risk? [Infographic]
Consistent exposure to everyday noises can slowly damage our hearing. See the risk level of different common sounds in this handy infographic.
How to Get on With Your In-Laws
Getting along with in-laws can be a chore. Remember the following do’s and don’t’s during their visit and afterwards.
Adding Another Sibling Won't Ruin Your Kids
Experts believe there are things you can do to make the transition to life with a new baby easier on older children.
This Is Why You Mix up Your Kids' Names, According to Science
A scientific review examined five studies involving over 1,700 participants to get to the bottom of why we can't get our kids' names straight.
Drop These 5 Ineffective Discipline Sentences From Your Parenting Playbook
As a family coach, I hear mothers and fathers say certain sentences to their children that always make me cringe.
To the Introverted Mom at Kindergarten Orientation
I saw you staring into space and looking like a lost puppy. I am guessing this is your first time?
The Postpartum Body Struggle: Comparison Only Makes it Worse
You see it all the time: celebrities back to their "pre-pregnancy size" after what seems like days after they’ve given birth. The pressure is immense on us non-celebs to get back in shape as quickl...
Growing Up Happens While You're Watching, Almost in Disbelief
All parents can hope for is to have the opportunity to watch their kids sprout strong legs of independence that will lead them on their own journey.
The 5-Minute Routine That Helps Me Transition From Mom to Boss (And Back Again)
This simple practice has made me a more calm and peaceful boss in my work setting and a more patient and attentive parent to my children.
How to Get Your School to Teach Digital Manners and Skills
Digital citizenship and media literacy have to be taught and modeled by the adults in kids' lives- school included.
My Kid Sabotaged My Dreams of Making Friends With the Cool Dad
From across the room, I saw I him. He was wearing a Stone Temple Pilots’ T-shirt – and not just any STP tee. It was an authentic early tour shirt.
Food: The Great International Ambassador
While I love the diversity of their palates, what I love even more is how it has created a starting point for a growing global-awareness in our family.
Lessons on Living Right I Hope to Teach My Daughters
I've learned some lessons and had experiences growing up that I want to share with you when you are able to understand.
4 Ways to Keep Bad Dreams From Ruining Your Kid’s Day
There are ways to help kids combat the effects of bad dreams so they don’t ruin their days and even identify what the dreams are about in the first place.
I Wore My Wedding Dress to Make Mac and Cheese
Today I was sad. So to cheer myself up, I did what any other sane person would do: I dug my wedding dress out of the attic and wore it while I made dinner.
No, Dads of Daughters Don't Need Shotguns
You've heard it a billion times in reference to our girls. "Oh, better get the shotgun ready!" It's time to think about what we're actually saying.
5 Supernanny Inspired Techniques to Improve Your Family Dynamic
If Supernanny can’t come to your house, try these techniques to help improve your family atmosphere through the use of humor and fun activities.
Why You May Reconsider Giving Combination Cold Medicines to Your Kids
The FDA has been warning against giving cold medicine to kids under four for nearly a decade, but they're still making their way into our medicine cabinet.
How to Prevent a Parental Disaster During Your Afternoon Witching Hour
We have all suffered through our children’s witching hour around dinner time (typically between the hours of 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.)...the tantrums, the whining, the arguing. But have you ever stepped b...
My Lifelong Social Anxiety Doesn’t Have to Belong to My Daughter
My lifelong anxiety that hovers like a ghost at the edges of my parenting, always tempting me to manage my overwhelming feelings by overcompensating.
Look, Mom! a Van Gogh!: Why Artistic Masterpieces Matter to Teens
Even the most jaded and surly teenagers can be inspired and moved by an up close encounter with artistic masterpieces.
5 Ways to Help Your Kids Get Over the Back-To-School Jet Lag
Ease the transition so it doesn’t have to feel like the end of the world to wake up and do the school thing instead of the pool thing.
Helping Your Empath Make Their Way in the World Without Putting Them In a Bubble
We don't want to teach kids to be unempathetic, but how do we equip empaths to live in an imperfect world without staying exhausted, stressed, and sad?
So You're Considering Encapsulating Your Placenta — Here's What You Need to Know
Placenta services are an unregulated industry, but there are certain standards, trainings, and precautions your professional specialist should follow.