Could Acetaminophen Use Contribute to Delayed Speech Among Girls?
New research suggests that pregnant women who take Tylenol "or its equivalent) may have daughters with delayed speech.
Being Direct With Your Kids May Be Their Path to Avoid Unhealthy Eating
It turns out, if you want your children to avoid the consumption of junk food, being more direct may be the way to go.
What We're Listening To: Ear Hustle Podcast
I don’t say this lightly: Ear Hustle is the best podcast of 2017. It’s funny. It’s sad. It’s warm. It’s sincere. It’s gripping. It’s nuanced. It horrifying.
Are Divorce Rates Really Higher for Families With Special Needs Kids?
The Wisconsin Longitudinal Study offers excellent insight into whether or not the divorce rate is higher for families with Special Needs children.
Parenting From the Pages of "The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook"
Now that I’m a father, I no longer feel ashamed of my anxiety. I feel responsible.
No, Teens Are Not Eating Laundry Pods
All of this media attention is already infuriating for the way it maligns all teenagers as reckless and stupid.
More Parents Are Raising Perfectionists and Maybe it's Time to Chill Out
A recent study has found perfectionism has significantly increased compared to previous generations. Striving for perfection however, comes with a price.
How Can You Prevent Trampoline Injury? Stop Treating it Like a Toy
The problem with trampolines isn't so much safety as it is categorization. When we categorize trampolines as sports equipment, they look much different.
Could Mothers Have a Hand in Influencing Their Teens to Take STEM Courses?
According to recent findings a mother’s communication with her children can increase the likelihood of them taking math and science (MS) courses.
Seven Tips for Stepfamily Success
A loving and well-adjusted stepfamily is possible when couples commit to taking the time and action necessary to get there.
Kid Made Recipe: Raspberry White Hot Chocolate
Winter is in full effect! Switch up your apres-snow play game with this Raspberry White Hot Chocolate. You’ll never go back to the boxed mix again!
Research Confirms Gendered Toys Help Create Inequality
The findings support previous research that has highlighted the strong influence of gender labels such as "for boys" or "for girls."
Practicing Reverence for the Wild
Rows and rows of pansies. Blue, yellow, red. Tulip swirls, concentric circles of prim rose bushes.
Seven Ways to Support Your Aspiring YouTuber
If your children want to create their own Internet videos for fun or for profit, here are seven ways you can guide and support their endeavor
#Meworried – the Challenges of Raising a Son in the #Metoo Era
Practically, parents of boys are in a precarious position, one where the rules of inter-gender engagement seem to be in constant flux.
Yes, It Was a 16th Birthday Party, But "Sweet" Isn't How You'd Describe It
Wild at heart, wild animals, Wild Thang, walk on the wild side … holy moly COW, you ain’t seen “wild” until you host your 16-year-old’s surprise party.
What We're Listening To: "Heaving Bosoms" Podcast
Yes, this podcast is called “Heaving Bosoms.” If you find that endearing and hilarious, then more than likely you will find this podcast to be the same.
An Open Letter to Our New Neighbors
Most people get welcomed to the neighborhood with a delicious casserole or tray of baked goods, but my kids would eat it before I could even get it to you.
4 Parent Myths About College Admissions
But there’s a few general parent misperceptions swirling about that are worth correcting.
Healthy, Happy Kids: What You Can Do to Promote Resilience
There are four protective factors that are core to promoting emotional well-being, resilience, and reducing the risky behaviors you may fear as a parent.
For a Healthier Brain: Less Bacon, More Sleep, and Keep Moving
The good news is there are active measures we can take right now to avoid or counteract beta-amylase production and ensure brain health.
Does Your Home Feel Imperfect? Congratulations, You’ve Mastered an Ancient Japanese Aesthetic
You don’t have to hire a decorator or scour the internet for ideas, products, or advice to create a wabi-sabi infused home.
I Hated Little Nutbrown Hare, Until We Watched his Show
After binging "Guess How Much I Love You," I've decided Big Nutbrown Hare is everything you want a parent on kids’ show to be.
It’s the Chocolate Apocalypse. If You Need Me I’ll Be in the Candy Aisle.
What is the world, really without chocolate? We are about to find out.