When Marriage Fails, Parenting Can Save You
While divorce is the end of a marriage, it is also the beginning of a new relationship with our kids. One father reflects on how that bond grew stronger.
When a Trip to the Pediatrician's Office Makes You Feel Bad
There's plenty of opportunity to feel under the microscope as a parent. But the doctor's office may be the most uncomfortable.
5 Things Dads Will Always Be Bad at Doing
There are things in this world dads are just plain bad at doing and no matter how hard they try, they usually screw it up.
Getting Back to Chores After Lazy Summer Days
Summer has a tendency of relaxing the rules around keeping up with the house. Here are some ways to reel them back in- with help from the kids.
7 Tips For Being the Most Natural Parent of Them All
Natural parenting isn't a game of half measures. If you really want to do it right, you'd better go all the way.
Research Tells Us Your Kids Are Lying And You Don't Know It
New research shows that many parents wouldn't even know if they're raising Pinocchio.
Now That Your Kids Are in School, Who Are You?
A podcast about that transitional period for stay-at-home parents when their youngest begins school. Nothing and everything changes on the first day.
You'll Eat What I Serve and Like It
It's difficult to make hard and fast rules as a parent. But drawing lines in the sand around meal time can be beneficial to everyone.
12 Easy Steps to Creating a Chaotic and Messy House
The classic case of "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em." They'll move out eventually and you can finally clean up then.
There Is Beauty in a Disgustingly Messy Minivan
When it feels like you spend more time in the car shuttling kids all over than you do in your actual home, things can get a little messy.
Why are Parents so Afraid to Leave Kids Alone?
Leaving a child unattended is considered taboo in today’s intensive parenting atmosphere, despite evidence that American children are safer than ever. So why are parents denying their children the ...
Doesn't Stretch & Not Comfortable, Not For Me-Back to School
The first rule of shopping for kids: If it doesn’t stretch, they’re probably not going to wear it ...all too familiar with these requirements—as are many US parents currently bracing themselves fo...
"The Parents' Ten": All You Need to Predict Parenting Success
“The Parents’ Ten” details the competencies that psychologists found to predict good parenting outcomes in order from most to least important.
Stop Googling and Call Your Mother
In the age of information we are relying less on the most vital source we have as moms – our own mothers.
10 Simple Reasons You Really Need to Try Cloth Diapers
If you're intimidated or overwhelmed by the thought of cloth diapering, don't be! It's easier than you think.
How to Raise Good Money Managers
Even if you don't totally rock managing your finances, there's no reason you can't raise kids who do. Using these guidelines you can set them up to prosper.
A Lazy Parent's Guide to Crappy Bedtime Stories
It's late. You're tired. Your Netflix queue is overflowing. These stories can wrap up the bedtime routine in 15 seconds or less.
Out Here in the Wild: An Ode to Mothering Boys
Dreams of mothering a little girl shift to the reality of mothering a perfectly wild and wonderful little boy.
I Need You to Know Something Before You Go to College...
Letting our kids go may be the intent of raising them well, but it doesn't make it any easier. One dad offers his son words of wisdom.
Dear Teens: Here's How Not to Behave at a Sleepover
Teens don't always exercise their best judgement. And if they pull these antics when they're guests in someone else's home, they won't be invited back.
Make Up and Move On: Teaching Kids How to Forgive
Accepting apologies and moving on isn't always the easiest thing to do. But with help, kids can develop a moral reasoning that will serve them well.
Live and Parent Based on These 3 Simple Principles
Three things are more important that anything else in parenting and in life – being present, being positive, and being me.
The Surprising Benefit of Co-Sleeping: A Better Sex Life
A co-sleeping arrangement does not have to be the end of exciting times. In many ways, the constraints can be the beginning of something even better.
Why I Won't Force My Baby to Have Just One Last Bite
With the intention of raising kids who have a healthy relationship with food, it may be in their best interest not to force that last bite.