Teaching My Little Boy How to Recognize, and Reject, Rape Culture
While song lyrics and billboards may seem like small things, it's those small things that make up our view of the world.
The Gentle Reminder We All Need: "Your Kids Are Doing Their Best"
Hanging out with little kids all day, it’s easy to get frustrated with challenging or difficult behavior. I speak from experience, having been a teen when my siblings were young, and now having an ...
4 Steps to Banish the Incessant “I’m Sorry” From Your Vocabulary
Once I realized I was apologizing for my mere existence, I took these steps to banish “I’m sorry” from my vocabulary.
How to Survive a Long Flight With Little Kids
Getting on a plane with a small kid is one of the most stressful parenting experiences ever. These 14 ways to entertain them can help.
Kid Made Recipe: Focaccia Fantan Rolls
https://www.facebook.com/HelloParentCo/videos/1791226554478042/ Check out more Kid Made videos on Facebook! Have a little one who wants to help out with a big holiday meal? These easy but impres...
How We Failed to Prepare Our Kids For This Election
It's not about who is right and who is wrong. It's about being willing to listen to the other side, draw conclusions, and respectfully disagree.
Everything You Need to Host the Chillest Thanksgiving Ever
If you're hosting the big day this year and want to find your Thanksgiving zen, set the tone beforehand.
Stop Asking Your Kids Questions If You Don’t Want the Answers
It's a common parenting tic- asking questions when we really mean to be giving information. Here's how to nip it in the bud.
Saying “Yes” to Screen Time With Purpose
Three simple ways we’re using the screen to focus on traditionally paper-based goals of reading, communicating, and drawing.
4 Kid Favorites That Stalk Me In My Own Home
You can clean up all you want- it's not going to rid the nooks and crannies of your home, yard, and car of these marks of kid-dom.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Online Parenting Forum
Want a whole host of opinions about child-rearing, politics, and lifestyle choice from other parents? Hop onto your neighborhood online parenting forum.
The Importance of Speaking "Happy" out Loud
Among all the books and articles we read, we often overlook (as I have) the importance of recognizing and speaking aloud when we are simply happy.
Marriage is Hard Work, But Here's 12 Reasons Why It's Worth It
If you’re struggling in your relationship right now, here are 12 reminders of what makes marriage pretty awesome (and worth the hard work).
10 Ways Your High School Senior Will Avoid Writing the College Essay (and How You Can Help)
Writing a college essay can be an overwhelming task. If your senior is dragging their heels, these tips can help them get motivated.
Just in Case There's Any Doubt, I'm Proud of You
I'm 23 years old. I'm a wife and mother to three. I'm supposed to have my life figured out and under control – but I don't. My husband and I had yet another conversation this evening about making ...
Fatherhood: What’s Love Got to Do With It?
That instant, over the moon, head over heels in love thing people say they have for their newborn? Fatherhood doesn't feel that way for everyone.
4 Global Thanksgiving Traditions and How to Bring Them To Your Table
All of these traditions share a common goal: to make ourselves aware of our blessings and to give thanks for each one.
For Babies Born Prematurely, Family Leave Benefits Are Crucial
Having a baby in the NICU is stressful. Having two babies in the NICU is doubly stressful. Knowing you have a paycheck still coming in is one saving grace.
I became a mother through adoption. Everyday, I am grateful for the selflessness of two women I'll never really know.
Ages and Stages: Your Precocious Preschooler
The preschool years are some tricky business. Let’s scratch the surface of four main areas of development, and learn how to be supportive throughout.
You’ll Push Me Away – So For Now, I Hold On
The inevitability of letting our children go is part of the package. But until then, we hold tight in anticipation.
How Kid President Spotlighted Obama’s Game-Changing Legacy and Why We Must Remember It
Kid President's visit to the White House and the conversation he had with Obama is the perfect example of the sort of message a President should send.
Should You Bring Your Child’s Car Seat on the Plane?
The FAA does not require kids under 2 to have their own seat, or for kids of any age to fly in a car seat. So should you bother lugging it with you?
How to Have Tough Conversations With Your Childcare Provider
Your child care provider is one of the most important people in your family's life. Bringing up concerns isn't always easy.