Ferris Bueller's Day Off and That Red Wings Jersey-But Why?
Actor Alan Ruck reveals that his character wore a Detroit jersey simply to spite his Chicagoan dad On Friday, NHL legend Gordie Howe (aka “Mr. Hockey”) died in his son’s home in Ohio. He was 88. H...
Are Your Summer Camp Choices Gender-Biased?
“Let’s enroll her in a sports camp this summer,” my husband recently suggested during dinner. I was surprised at his comment, since the subject had never come up before. “I'm not certain our 10-yea...
Squeaky Clean: How I Got My Toddler to Brush Her Teeth
With her pajamas finally on, I reach my hand up above my daughter’s belly, widen my eyes, and grin at her; she stills and begins to giggle in the middle of the long pause as she anticipates another...
Stop Punching Me There, and 9 Other Requests on Father's Day
Kids, I'm not asking for much. I just have a few simple requests this Father's Day.
In Many Countries, Obesity and Malnutrition Exist Side by Side.
In Many Countries, Obesity and Malnutrition Exist Side by Side.
How to Ease the Pain of Your Baby's Excess Flatulence
Expert-recommended ways parents can relieve their baby's discomfort. We all have gas. Though it may be embarrassing for grown-ups and sometimes problematic, the awkward gastrointestinal certainty ...
An Out-of-This-World Convention Teleports to the Desert
A Look At The World’s Biggest UFO Convention Aging boomers, bearded Mad Max types, hippies, burners, little old ladies and medical doctors, ravers?—?they all shared a common vision. They’ve had an...
Swift Playground by Apple Teaches Kids to Code
Your family iPad can get your kid started.
10 Insights of Remarkable Parents from a Family Therapist
Ten key insights from a family therapist outline what parents can do to best support the healthy social and emotional development of their children.
6 New Zealand-Inspired Activities That Will Make Kids Crush Summer
Been there, pinned that. Get past the same boring summer suggestions and crush this vacation with some new ideas from our Kiwi friends.
Why Yelling is Not the Tool of An Effective Parent
Some families are naturally loud. If yours is one of them, there's good reason to take a quieter approach with your kids.
In Pregnancy and in Life, It's All Temporary
The intense states that come and go in the weeks of a pregnancy are, in many ways, a prelude of what's to come.
Court Decrees Internet Fundamental and a Utility
An appeals court panel affirmed the Federal Communications Commission’s rules about net neutrality, clearing the way for stricter oversight of broadband providers... High-speed internet service ca...
NO TV for 30 Days! What Happened?
Watching a couple hours of TV a day can have major effects on your brain. So what would happen if you quit cold turkey? The average adult watches 2.8 hours per day of television, according to the ...
Pediatricians May Choose to Deny Treatment to Patients Who Don't Vaccinate
At the American Academy of Pediatricians conference, doctors discussed a resolution allowing them to deny treatment to patients who refuse to vaccinate.
Turns Out it's Okay to Let Your Kids Cry it Out When Sleep Training
Turns out it's okay to let your kids "cry it out" when sleep training.
Parenting Through the Heartache of the Orlando Attack
In the wake of the Orlando tragedy, it can feel as if there is no good left in the world. Look to your children, let them remind you that love wins.
From the first hours of motherhood, you are told to care deeply about poop. Year One Black poop from your baby should not be horrifying — or a sign of him eating blueberries and/or black jellybeans.
To the Mothers: Your Efforts Never Go Unnoticed
The work of mothers never ends. The hours are long, the circumstances nearly impossible. We see you out there, mamas. Your efforts do not go unnoticed.
Is It Possible to Raise Spiritual Kids Without Religion?
A mother wonders if she can teach her children to have faith in humanity and love without relying on organized religion.
The Pregnancy Post to End All Pregnancy Posts
For the first time in my online adult life, I was experiencing something privately without making a show of it and without needing to know if anyone noticed or liked me experiencing it.
What a Little Attention Can Do: My Momover Experiment, Week 3
One year after her daughter is born, a New York City mom decides to seriously step up her hair and makeup game with a one-month salon package.
How Involved Dads Boost Their Baby's Brain Development
We all know that a baby needs a loving mother to maximize the chances of growing up to be a happy and successful adult. But how important is a dad?
Why Does Reading Make Us Happier?
Regular readers sleep better, have lower stress levels, higher self-esteem, and lower rates of depression than non-readers.