Which Type of Exercise Best Improves Kids' Moods, According to Study
Parents often feel overwhelmed by trying to schedule in exercise because of time constraints and child willingness. A new study can help with the guesswork.
It's Time to Reverse the Bucket List
Let's dump out all the accomplishments of the previous year into one long pat-me-on-the-back list to appreciate.
Why Choosing Me Was the Least Selfish Decision I Could Make
Laying on the paper-covered vinyl exam table I stared up at the ceiling pretending I was anywhere else.
We all want our children to be successful but many times in order to really achieve greatness the kids have to fail a few times.
Measuring My Best Self in Number of Drinks
I now measure days and weeks and years instead. Four years of sobriety and the work has only just begun.
Tender Both Ways: When Pain Becomes Precious
My emotional posture toward that time is one of holding it close to my heart. In short, I am discovering that pain can be precious.
How a Shift in Mindset Can Help Moms Make More Money
Sometimes, it's the in between stuff that gets brushed under the rug as unimportant. But it's the side hustle that we need to celebrate.
33 No-Tech, Super Fun Activities to Keep Kids Busy on Winter Break
It's time to get (modestly) creative with cheap, tech-free activities for elementary school-aged kids.
How to see this year's Perseid meteor shower with your kids
It's been a month since we hauled our families out into the night to watch fireworks light up the sky. The summer's own natural celestial fireworks - the Perseid meteor shower - starts this weekend...
Could those instances and visions had been hypoxia of some sort? Did my mind refuse to let go of my brain because of the love I have for my children?
Why I Continue Fussing over an Age-Old Chicken Soup Recipe
When I expressed a desire to learn the secrets of the soup, I didn't realize the recipe's benefits would go beyond the culinary preservation of tradition.
How Smartphone Addiction Is Affecting Teens' Brains
A recent study found that being addicted to smartphones creates a chemical imbalance in the brain linked to depression and anxiety in young people.
The Little Things That Will Make or Break Your Relationship
As if on cue, he hears the back door open. His wife is home, and somehow she’s more chipper than ever.
Conducting These 3 “Mom Audits” Made Me a Better Parent
It’s easy to identify when my children misbehave. One child says “I want that toy” and yanks it from her brother’s hands.
How to Get Your Kids to Listen
When I call my kids' names I am met with silence. My voice no longer makes their ears turn on.
6 Rewards Schools Could Use to Motivate Introverted Kids
My son’s school offered a special incentive to encourage students to use their online learning program during the holiday break.
I’m Scared My Child Will Turn out Like Her Dad
In my work with parents and children, there is one theme that creates the most anxiety: how likely is it that my child will inherit the abusive personality traits of the father?
“Did you just feed the dog broccoli? The broccoli I told you to eat before you could have dessert?”
Why You May Want to Hide the Ibuprofen Bottle From Your Husband If You Are Trying to Get Pregnant
Getting pregnant is not a walk in the park for every couple who dreams of becoming parents.
The Importance of Offering Children an Intergenerational Identity
Children who have what is called an intergenerational identity feel more in control of their lives, according to research by Dr. Marshall Duke and Dr. Robyn Fivush from Emory University.
Stop in the Name of Hormones: When Puberty Meets Perimenopause
I do not want a she-shed, even though I love to craft. I'd prefer to call it a hormone time-out hut. My dream hormone hut wouldn’t be mine alone.
The New Research That Convinced Me to Become a Soccer Mom Dropout
Am I a horrible mother? The society-driven guilt part of me says, "yes," but the authentic me says, "heck no!"
Kid Made Recipe: Simple Noodle Soup
Delicious, wholesome, and we swear it’ll cure a winter cold. Ok, maybe not, but it is comfort food at it’s best. You need this warm and cozy recipe in your back pocket for winter.
What We Can Learn When We Stop Making Fun of the Raw Water Trend
We're used to seeing words like "natural" and "organic" used to sell us more expensive food. The latest trend in food purity campaigns? Raw water.