What I Need My Kids to Know About Postpartum Depression
600,000 mothers each year in the U.S. struggle with postpartum mental health disorders. I was one of them.
I'm Not Ashamed I Took Antidepressants During Pregnancy
I was definitely a calmer and happier person as she entered the world. Although I was still somewhat depressed, I was much more prepared and confident.
Paternity Leave is Essential to Building Healthy Families
Entire families benefit when a father is able stay at home and care for a new addition after a birth or adoption. Dads and kids reap the most benefits.
The Liberating Effect of Playing Outside in the Rain
Why is rain always the playing outside deal-breaker? There's a magic that happens when we turn kids (and ourselves) loose under a downpour.
How to Achieve Long-Lasting Happiness
Wouldn’t we all love to find the key to real happiness? Stay committed to these steps and you may discover it was with you all along.
Why You Should Offer Your Kids a Mental Health Day
When do you start talking to kids about mental health? Likely, the earlier, the better.
3 Ideas Parents Can Steal From Entrepreneurs
Can lessons from brilliant entrepreneurial minds carry over into parenthood? Of course they can.
How to Double Down on These 8 Environmentally Conscious Efforts
While they might not seem like monumental efforts, over time, all these little changes you can make with your family add up to a positive impact on the environment.
How to Help Your Kids Understand and Relate to the Immigrant Experience
Ten ways we can start to connect our kids to a compassionate and fact-based understanding of the immigrant experience.
3 Fundamental Ways to Build Confidence in Your Post-Baby Body
I’m learning to feel more confident in my post-baby body, while also focusing on finding ways to feel better about my health. Here are three ways to start.
How to Successfully Bring Your Baby Along on a Work Trip
If you’re facing a trip away from your infant that you don’t feel good about, think about whether you might be able to bring her along.
Fun Ways to Raise a Master Conversationalist
You want to make sure your children will talk to you about everything, even the not-so-good stuff. So, how do we do it? Here's kid communication 101.
7 Ways to Manage Your Kids' Anxiety
Anxiety is a symptom of an active mind. The key is pointing that mind power in a positive direction. Here are some tips and techniques that might help.
All the STEM Treasures Lurking in Your Recycling Bin
Kids don’t look at toilet paper rolls, old markers, or cardboard and see trash. Pair that creativity with some extra supplies and they're a STEM gold mine.
April Fools' Day: A Parent’s Lament
I used to love April Fool’s Day. But after I became a teacher and a parent, I found myself removed from the role of prankster. I had become the prankstee. I guess I still have a soft spot in my hea...
11 Toys Siblings Can Enjoy Together Squabble-Free
Is there a way to avoid the playtime battlefield? Maybe not completely, but a few select choices might encourage cooperation over competition.
5 Ways to Raise a Brilliantly Curious Kid
As tempting as it may be to discourage relentless inquiries, everyone will benefit when we encourage curiosity.
10 After-Dark Activities for Kids Who Love Nature
Even if your kids play outside during the day, these 10 activities will connect your child with the natural world at night.
19 Gifts That Will Make the Future Better For Your Kids
In recent years the toy industry has gone into gender specific toy marketing overdrive. These great gift ideas defy the stereotypes.
While we might be tempted to schedule and program our children constantly, a balance of time for free play can be extremely valuable.
10 Fun and Creative Ways to Make Mornings Less Stressful
Getting an entire family up, dressed, fed, and out the door at an early hour is often a recipe for a meltdown (or two)! But it doesn't have to be so stressful.
How to Be Imperfect and Still Parent Like a Champ
I want to show my kids that you can be strong and happy and proud, even in the face of your limitations. I want my sons to watch me hit the target square on.
5 Things You Should Know Before Taking a Paternity Leave
For one, it's not a “sadaddical."
15 Things I Need My Brown Baby to Know
I want my daughter to be prepared for the situations she’ll encounter because of her race, and to embrace her #blackgirlmagic.