6 Dumb Mistakes We All Make Before Becoming Parents
Looking back, there are things that never even occurred to me before I had a baby of my own.
How Helping to Raise My Younger Brother Prepared Me to Be a Mom
Caring for a much younger sibling can be some of the best on-the-job parenting experience one can get.
Laila Ali on Identity and Wellness
Laila Ali is a mother, cook, entrepreneur, and world-class athlete. We wanted to know about her experience parenting in the limelight.
More Questions to Ask Your Kids Instead of "How Was Your Day"
An ever growing list of questions to inspire lively family dinners, enjoyable car rides, and engaging conversation with kids and parents of all ages.
The Tricky Business of Teaching Your Daughter to Value Herself
I was 16 when I started clipping images of wedding trousseaus from Eve's Weekly, a magazine my mom subscribed to. I knew the exact decor I wanted and the hairstyle I'd sport when I got married. I a...
Our Own Mortality-How Some Feelings in Children Never Change
My son is experiencing the same fears of death that I did as a child. What should I tell him? As a child, I was terrified of death. It was often in the twilight hours, between the moment of lying ...
How to Potty Train And/Or Lose Your Mind in 3 Days
In just 13 easy steps, you too, could be scraping poop out of a pair of Thomas the Tank Engine underwear in the Target bathroom. Potty training is easy!
This is Why I Hate Going to the Beach With My Kids
Remember when the beach was tranquil and relaxing? Yeah. No more. Not at all. Not even a little bit.
5 Science-Backed Ways to Improve Your Sleep Cycle (and Decrease Depression)
Unhealthy sleep cycles can aggravate depression and anxiety symptoms. These tips can get the whole family in a good nighttime rhythm.
I Didn't Hurt My Son: The Humiliation of Defending Myself to the Social Worker
Kids hurt themselves all the time. But nothing prepares you for being accused of causing an injury.
My Kids Are Growing Up and I Feel Fine
Maybe I'll look back and think differently, but today I'm thankful time is moving forward.
How to Get Your Kids Into a Habit of Community Service
The more kids learn about the hardships of others in the world around them, the more they want to help make it better. And they absolutely can.
Practice, Fail, and Be a Good Sport: What Kids Learn on the Field
When kids participate in youth sports, there are lessons to be learned by athlete and parent alike.
Even If You Don't Own Guns, Talk With Your Kids About Them
Every parent needs to talk with their kids about gun safety - even if they don't own any. Parents need to talk about it too.
The Last Generation Without Internet. What We Can Do
As soon as I saw its title, I couldn't not read what came next: What it feels like to be the last generation to remember life before the internet... “Being in this situation puts us in a privilege...
Cesarean delivery linked to increased risk of obesity
Individuals born by cesarean delivery were 15% more likely to become obese as children than individuals born by vaginal birth -- and the increased risk may persist through adulthood, according to a...
Rename and Rebrand Key to Success for Lab Grown Meats
For years, food technology companies have referred to their products as “cultured” or “lab-grown,” but as these new businesses start to make a first foray into the public eye, they are also pushing...
7 Ways Being a New Mother Is Just Like Being a Teenager
I just ate a candy bar in the bathroom and suddenly realized this new-mom thing is eerily similar to my teenage years.
Your Kid's Annoying Habit of Interrupting Can Save You From Yourself
To be a parent means to be interrupted. Anywhere. Anytime. For pretty much anything. Though trying, it may not be the worst thing after all.
Is the No Snacks Battle Worth Fighting?
Would cutting out snacks really simplify my life and improve my kids' eating habits? Or would they pester me to death before I found out?
To the Women in My Facebook Mom's Group: Stop Apologizing for Your First World Problems
There's no reason to feel bad about feeling bad. We've all been there, and we'll be here for you. Complain away, sister.
Stop Being the Lenient One – Expect More From Your Kids
No one wants to be a pushover, but sometimes it's hard to drop the hammer on your kids. Regardless, they'll be better for it in the long run.
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.
The Best Medication For ADHD is Accepting That You Have It
It's the goal of most parents- raise kids who are comfortable in their own skin. But how do we go about that when their behavior is difficult to understand?