"Mom, Will My Penis Fit in This?" And Other Scenarios I Wasn't Prepared For
The parenting books I devoured while pregnant prepared me for a lot of things, but the ways my son was going to manipulate his member wasn't one of them.
Being "Gifted" Is Just Another Kind of Special Need
All children deserve to learn, be challenged, and to reach their full potential. While the label "gifted" sounds like a lucky break, it isn't always.
How to Make the Most of Your College Student's Winter Break at Home
Parents get excited when their college kids come home for holidays and schools breaks. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate and be together.
The Emotional Struggle of Letting Our Kids Fail
As parents, we naturally shoulder the stress of our kids' fears. Knowing when to step in and rescue them is never an easy call.
Why Parenthood Is the Best Thing for an Introvert
Introverted parents, rejoice! There is nothing better than a kid to keep potentially awkward social scenarios at bay.
How to Tell Your Kids Your Dreams Are More Important Than They Are
Kids. Those adorable time sucks. Truly the ultimate dream killer, aren't they?
Our Toddler’s First Big Screen Movie Experience: A Cautionary Tale
And here we were thinking this first outing to a movie theater would be a fun adventure.
Dear First-Time Moms: Here's the Truth
There's a lot they don't tell you about becoming a mom. But as your friend who's been there, I want you to know I'm here for you.
The Utter Insanity and Beauty That Is Parenting
It's the scariest, most stressful, and completely beautiful experience of your lifetime.
Debate Club: Should You Teach Your Kids to Share?
In this week's Debate Club, two writers face off about sharing.
4 Parenting Lessons Research Taught Us in 2016
Some important themes from 2016 can guide us into happy parenting for 2017: playful, outdoors, empathy, simplicity.
5 Research-Backed “Good” Ways to Be a “Bad Parent”
These may not seem like the best parenting skills, but they just might help your children grow into adults ready to face the real world.
Letting Go of Breastfeeding Is Hard – Even When You Hate It
When I had no choice but to pump, I thought I'd be ecstatic to finally give it up. As it turned out, I was more attached to it than I expected.
How to Help When Your Child is Afraid to Fly
Flying can trigger anxiety in many people, kids and adults alike. Using these childhood anxiety expert approved approaches, you can ease the fears.
Supporting Your Child Through Grief and Loss
Most adults struggle to navigate themselves through painful loss or death, so how do we go about helping our child in this complicated situation?
7 Enduring Myths About How to Raise Children
Raising children is challenging enough, but it becomes even more difficult when parents rely on these myths.
Why My Kids Won’t Hear Me Knock the Baby Boomers
Is there a way for generations to reflect and confront mistakes without making sweeping generalizations?
When it's a big question without an easy answer, it's hard to know if the answer you've provided is any help at all.
You Spend a Ton of Money on Child Care, So Why Are Caregivers So Poorly Paid?
If the people we're paying to care for our children are so poorly paid, why do most families spend more on childcare than they do on food?
I Heard Screams and Chose to Do Nothing. Was I Wrong?
Waking up to screams in the middle of the night, I opted to take no action. Surely someone else would if need be. Right?
“This Is Us” Shows How Easily a Loving Mother Can Screw up Her Kids
Thanks, “This Is Us,” for tapping into so many insecurities of a mother who worries I’m not doing a good enough job.
What I Wasn't Prepared For as a Single Mom Living in Japan
I was aware of the culture shock I would endure. I was not prepared for was how moving to this new country would forever alter my relationship with my son.
Top 10 Posts of 2016: #1 10 Insights of Remarkable Parents From a Family Therapist
10 Insights of Remarkable Parents from a Family Therapist by Angela Pruess At any given time you’ll find four or more parenting books on my Amazon wish list, a few by my nightstand, and an email b...
7 Ways to Overhaul Your Family's Digital Life in 2017
Here are seven ways to help you be more mindful, focus on what's most important, get the most out of media and technology, and raise good digital citizens.