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.
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.
How to Rekindle Your Kid’s Love of Learning When Motivation Wanes
Many children lose their intrinsic love of learning once they start school. So, how do you rekindle your child’s love of learning?
When Your Car’s Fuel Gauge Isn’t the Only Thing on “E”
I realized the empty fuel gauge was indicative of most facets of my life. Essentially, everything is on “E.”
Discovered: How My Father Spared Me My #Metoo Moment
A grown man had “noticed” me. Was I supposed to want that? To feel flattered? Abandon my teenage suspicion that I was hideous?
Seven Cost-Free Ways to Foster School Readiness
Here are seven ways to nourish childhood and, at the same time, help your child be ready for school.
An Unexpected Threat of False Teeth
Around five or six, your teeth start falling out and everyone makes a fuss again.
Choose a Partner You Can Be Playful With
As children, many of us were encouraged to play and create as we took in the novel world around us with a sense of wonder and awe. Our playful and frolicsome spirits were often celebrated, delighti...
By all accounts, I'm very lucky. My nine-year-old son, Jack, is a great kid.