13 Fabulous Gifts that Give Back
These unique, well-made gifts are all from awesome companies that give to charity with each purchase.
This is a submission in our monthly contest. November’s theme is Gratitude. I’m not a “traditional” parent by any means, but I do like traditions, especially around holidays. Sometimes, this result...
Why Date Nights Matter When You're Married
It's as if once you say "I do,” date nights instantly become “We don’t,” and occur with the frequency of a Big Foot sighting.
The Four-Letter Word That Can Save You From a Meltdown
When we become overwhelmed, however, we forget to check in with ourselves on even a basic level. However, this one word can save the day.
Good News: Science Says Drinking Lots of Coffee Could Save Your Life
If you're like most parents, you can't start your day until you've had a java jumpstart. And that may be an incredibly healthy way to start the day.
Revelations about My High School Reunion As Gleaned From the Internet
It wasn’t even the week of the reunion, but I already started getting ready. Unsure if I would go or not, I began recon.
What Men Really Want Out of Sex, According to Science
When it comes to sex problems, the assumption that men and women want completely different things from sex could be just as much to blame as lack of time.
This is a submission in our monthly contest. November’s theme is Gratitude. When I married the love of my life four years ago, he got a package deal. He knew he was signing up to be a parent, day o...
Why Moms Are Compelled to Bail on Mom's Night Out
Why is it like pulling teeth to get moms to go out and enjoy a night together without our spouses or kids?
I Tried to Save My Postpartum Sex-Life With a Sex Subscription Box
This is a submission in our monthly contest. January’s theme is "Wild." It was a rather typical Wednesday night. My husband offered to put our daughter down for bed. The whole routine can take up t...
Finding Peace on Parents Weekend
It was with great excitement and no small relief that Parents Weekend presented itself like a miracle.
Falling into the Trap of Eating Kid Food
You can behave yourself all day long at the table, and then your kid’s food sings its sweet siren song from the kitchen cabinet, beckoning.
I Failed the Marital Rating Scale
I recently came across “The Marital Rating Scale” created by Dr. George Crane, a psychologist from the 1930s. It's exactly what you'd expect.
How Parental Stress Impacts Kids
From the time they are in the womb until they are young adults, our kids can pick up our stress and anxiety.
Teen Depression: How We Can Help
What can we do to help our child – or another – if we suspect depression? Thankfully, there are ways to help.
How to Spark Your Young Hiker's Imagination
To keep you and your family motivated to hit the trail, use these seven questions to spark conversations and imaginations.
The Final Sex Talk Before Sending My Kids to College
The word “consent” needs to be part of the sex talk.
Easing My Son Off His Seizure Meds
It’s been three years since his last seizure, but also three years with the steadying medication coursing through his veins.
The Beauty We Can Find With the Right Light, and a Little Distance
If, like me, you need it, here's the reminder: True beauty is in everything. It's all around us.
What Being Fierce in Your 40s Really Looks Like
I’ve realized that being fierce in your 40s is so much more than Botox and electrolysis.
8 Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More Than Just Cheese Puffs
In my efforts to get my kids to eat right, I’ve failed more times than I’ve succeeded, but I have succeeded on occasion.
How Focused Attention Can Help Our Kids Battle Stress and Anxiety
With focused attention we can actually change the physical structure of our brain.
More fit people look at me when we're at the park with our kids and their glances to me feel like 1000 pounds of judgment.
Does Your Kid Have Constant Heel Pain? It Could be Severs Disease
Sever’s disease, also known as Calcaneal apophysitis, is the most common cause of heel pain in children.