My daughter had an assignment at school recently to write a letter to herself, and the teacher will send it to her when she graduates high school.
5 Media Resolutions Every Family Should Make in 2018
If there's one thing nearly every parent wants to get better at, it's staying ahead of their kids when it comes to media and technology.
The House-To-House Holiday Shuffle: a Chaotic Tradition We’re Lucky to Have
Is it a challenge to cart around children, canines, presents, diaper bags, and baked goods to multiple houses? Absolutely. Is it worth it? Absolutely.
How to Survive Mom-Shaming When Home for the Holidays
Mom-shaming seems to be a pervasive problem; however, a different interpretation may help young parents through the holidays.
Planning the Ultimate Winter Break? Check Out These Hotels with Cool Kids' Amenities
Many hotels around the country have amenities that appeal to younger travelers – including unique kids’ activities and experiences.
The other day, my daughter asked my husband, “What was the best age for you?”
How to Shop for Kids with Insufferable Hippie Parents
If you have hippie-ish parents in your life, and you're panicking about how to shop for their kids, you aren't alone.
The Difficulty in Facing What's Right in Front of Us
It is true that some parents refuse to see what is right in front of them. They gloss over the signs, they deny the truth.
When we think of growth, we often think of the most difficult challenge we have recently overcome. Sometimes, the challenge comes from the family (children, spouse, parents) sometimes the challenge...
Is Family Travel Worth the Investment?
Travel is often viewed as a leisure activity that's difficult to justify spending precious time and money on. But what if it's more than that?
Is It Really Possible to Parent Like Other Cultures?
Is it really possible for us to parent like the French, the Japanese, or the Danish? Not usually.
This Orchestral Playlist is a Sleigh Ride Without the Whining That Everyone is Cold
These orchestral music pieces will evoke the feeling of a magical winter ride and excite your imagination of gliding on a sparkling snow-covered landscape.
5 Ways to Make Your Guest Bedroom Inviting This Holiday Season
Even the closest of families may not be used to bunking together, so planning ahead helps everyone.
How do you break the bad days down so they didn't have such dominance in your mind? Better yet, is there a way to avoid them altogether?
Writing Letters to Our Fathers
For years, I'd written letters to my dad that I'd never sent, especially during the times when, like Lilly, I felt like I wasn’t being seen or heard by him.
He walked three steps on that festive Christmas. Having just turned one, I was quite convinced that my son was talented beyond compare in his age bracket. Jay was a towhead, trim, and sported a con...
How I Became "The Shoprite Lady"
"I remember the first time I saw you. You were so sad. How can anyone with such beautiful children look so sad? And then I saw him."
The Kind Stranger: a Missed Opportunity to Show Compassion
This is a submission in our monthly contest. November’s theme is Gratitude. “He has beautiful eyes,” the stranger on the street said, about my son. He then reached out and touched my son’s hand, ge...
I still give her everything a father should, but now, more than ever, I give extra doses of confidence.
The Student Who Taught Me I Have Room for Thankfulness
This is a submission in our monthly contest. November’s theme is Gratitude. As I drove from my house in the country, fields and green lawns gave way to rows of colorful single-family homes and then...
"Oprah's Favorite Things 2017" - the Reality Edition
I took a look at some of these items and, no offense to Queen Oprah, but I beg to differ.
Me, My Son's Wheelchair, and a Frankenboot
I was unloading the wheelchair from the van – something I’ve done successfully a thousand times. Until this one time.
Sweater Hugs, Here and Now, and From Beyond
This well worn sweater- it’s hers, it’s mine, and with it, we will always be together. At least, that’s what my grieving mind still tells me.
The Frustrating Zen of Cleaning With a Toddler
That feeling that there is always more to do – that is a permanent state. May as well embrace it.