Assertive Communication May Be the Most Useful Skill You Teach Your Child (and Yourself)
Teaching our kids how to assert themselves by communicating directly and with respect is easy to do if we model it ourselves.
31 Things Your Kids Should Be Doing Instead of Homework
So, what are some of the things kids could be doing in those hours between the end of the school day and bed time? Science and research say these work.
A Military Mother Accepts Her Free-Spirited, Artistic Daughter
Growing up with a military mom, it was good to know she had a sense of what battles needing fighting.
A Useful Pro/Con List For Deciding Whether To Have Baby #2
So you think you're ready for number two? Two kids. That's more than one. A big decision. Let's take a look at the pros and cons.
The Disorienting Effect of the First to Leave the Nest
It’s as if I'm free falling – the world of maternal responsibilities as I've known it flying away from me at warp speed. I'm waiting to see where I'll land.
7 Just Right Wines to Pair With Your Kid's Leftovers
Choose a wine like the sommelier you are. Just because your meals consist of shoving leftover scraps into your face, it doesn't mean you're no longer fancy.
Sneaking Around to Have Sex With My Spouse: A Cautionary Tale
Like the teenage years version 2.0, sneaking around after kids can be equally as exciting and primed for getting caught.
The Right Way to Impose a Time-Out
If executed correctly, time outs may be an appropriate tool for your parenting tool box. Following these steps can help ensure success.
Raising Sons Who Won't Slut Shame
Bullying girls about their sexual choices goes beyond simply being mean. It's our job to raise sons who recognize women's agency and respect it without exception.
15 Ridiculous Phrases Every Parent Will Eventually Use
You can believe yourself to be immune to these phrases as much as you want, but the truth is, you're going to use them. Like it or not.
Please Stop Humble-Bragging About Being a "Bad Mom"
In the grand scheme of actual "bad" moms, chances are the ones you hear referring to themselves as such are nowhere near it.
When Do You Tell Your Child That Some Promises Will Be Broken?
There are subtleties to the promises we make. As adults, that's easier to understand. Kids, on the other hand, are a little more black and white.
My Son Flunked Out of College and I Think It's Going to Be Okay
It came with a hefty price tag, but realizing college wasn't the best fit for our son was a valuable lesson for all of us.
For Less Defiance and More Connection, Practice Positive Parenting
I want my kids to see me as someone who empowers them to be the best they can be, despite the authority role I may hold over them. Positive parenting helps.
How to Identify and Own Your Personal Brand of Parenting
Your personal brand of parenting showcases your special talents and is built around who you are, what you do, and what you believe.
Calmer Parenting Through Mathematical Literacy
As new parents, you're often in a state of worry or panic. But statistically, the chances of tragedy are actually quite low.
Why We Need to Butt Out and Let Our Kids Fight in Peace
Not only do our kids not need us to referee every argument, they'll be better equipped in the long run if we keep our noses out of it.
Why It's Okay to Be Your Teen's Friend
Being friends with your teen doesn't have to mean you've dropped the parenting ball. With boundaries in place, you can have the best of both worlds.
5 Things You Should Do When Raising Kids in Your Hometown
No matter where you go your hometown will always be your home. Whether you like it or not.
I Wish My Toddler Still Needed Me
One day we're their everything. The next we stand by, with seemingly little to do as they do everything for themselves.
I Love You, But I Really Need My Breasts Back
No one wants to be the human equivalent of a blankie. But getting the gropiest kid to keep their hands out of your shirt is possible.
So You Want a Divorce? Hold On, It Gets Better
Parenting small kids can put stress on a marriage. But perhaps it does get easier, or maybe it gets more manageable, and we get better at it.
10 Things That Happen When You Grieve the Loss of Your Mom
Losing your mom is an unparallelled loss that changes you forever. It's only been two months, but this is my experience so far.
How to Parent the Girl Who is Wired to Worry
By age 15, girls are six times more likely to have an anxiety disorder than boys. How do you recognize it? How can you help?