Chris Dorman & Friends - Live Streaming Father's Day Performance
Tune in for an incredible, free streaming performance of the new album "Always There" from Chris Dorman and Friends this Father's Day!
Over on The Awl, Laura June writes: Our culture has an extreme love-hate relationship with parents and their children. We deify the cult of motherhood, proclaiming that theres nothing more inspiri...
The true story of #DadBod according to math
I can no longer deny it: #dadbod is here to stay, at least for another month or so, which is forever in Internet time.
How skateboarding helps kids develop a growth mindset
Skate culture is super positive and focused on the process of learning. This teaches kids "get better" lessons that encourage a growth mindset.
Girls don't have to choose between science and princesses
There is much debate these days about the genderization of everything from toys to toothbrushes. And often, the discussions against it seem to suggest that girls interested in science are the anti-...
Study: How much time are we spending on our phones at the playground?
The University of Washington recently conducted a study of the use of smartphones by caregivers at seven North Seattle playgrounds. They timed the usage frequency and duration, collecting 33 hours ...
How to Calm Your Nerves with "Mental Rehearsal" and Get Through Anything
They say worrying does you no good, but worrying productively can actually get you through anything--whether its asking for a raise or running a big race. Mental rehearsal is a technique that at...
Mounting Evidence of Advantages for Children of Working Mothers - NYTimes.com
A study of adults in 25 countries shows that having a working mother has some economic, educational and social benefits for children of both sexes. That is not to say that children do not also bene...
The Importance of Sharing We want to publish work that people share. All things being equal, people are most likely share practical and useful information. Useful, helpful content is most likely to...
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How extreme is too extreme when it comes to kids' sports?
Spend five minutes at any playground and you're guaranteed to see kids perched atop the monkey bars or leaping over the side of the twisty slide. Well, if you're at the playground with my son, anyw...
The measles: A desire to break out during an outbreak
I know millions upon millions of people are putting pen to paper (or, sorry, fingertip to keyboard?) about the whole measles outbreak situation, and in an effort to dust off my soapbox and pretend ...
What’s the trouble with kids swearing?
Every parent wrestles with beliefs about things like swearing. The answer won’t be the same for any two parents, but this is what I've learned after raising 5 kids.
By now you might have heard that 'the internet' is trying to make 'dadbod' a thing. The dad bod says, I go to the gym occasionally, but I also drink heavily on the weekends and enjoy eating eight ...
In a Blended Family, 'Your Dad' Becomes 'Dad' - NYTimes.com
Social scientists have long understood the role of possessive pronouns in relationships as it pertains to productive communication. We and our words set a more collective tone and underscore the ...
My relationship with exercise didnt get off to a healthy start
Theres always going to be something you cant lift, climb, reach, or catch. There will be distances you cant run, and plenty of people that will lap you while you try. We set ourselves up for fai...
What Can Technology Do for Tomorrows Children? By Arne Duncan on Medium
In the United States, education is meant to be the great equalizer. Technology has the potential to bridge gaps for those who have the least. Simply put, technology can be a powerful tool for equal...
Coping with the death of a family dog
dealing with the death of a pet looks very different when youre 5, versus when youre 7, versus when youre 38 or 39. As a parent, its your job to support the grieving of everyone in the group.
Love, not marriage, gives children a stable home | Charlotte Philby | Comment is free | The Guardian
"A happy, loving home is what makes for a stable and nurturing environment. If that involves two parental figures who want to be together, then all the better and I do believe in working through ...
How to help the people of Nepal right now
The best way to help Nepal is by donating money for supplies such as food, shelter and medicine. Here's where to donate.
Pros And Cons Of Screen Time For Kids | The Onion - America's Finest News Source
According The Onion, these are the pros of screen time for kids PROS Provides desensitization needed to face horrors of real life Sedentary, obese children significantly easier to babysit Prev...
What to do when your kid has lice (the lousiest experience of all)
If your child gets lice, there's no direct easy way to treat it. The process is long and painful. It sucks, but here are some tips to help.
"The Big Three gatekeepers have an enormous amount of data about us. Theyre like Santa Claus: They know when weve been sleeping; they know when were awake; and they know when a new dating app ge...
Digital Natives, Yet Strangers to the Web - The Atlantic
"Although many of todays teens are immersed in social media, that doesnt mean "that they inherently have the knowledge or skills to make the most of their online experiences," writes Danah Boyd i...