Longtime Lessons on Losing a Friend
Sometimes, without warning friends just quit on us. And really, that's their loss.
Discovering Myself Once the Kids Head to School
With the impending approach of September comes the age-old existential dilemma: Who am I?
The Staggering New Stats Surrounding Kids and Gun Deaths
Fact: 1,300 American children are killed by guns each year, making firearm injuries the third leading cause of death among zero to 17-year-olds.
Secrets of Productivity Success
Regardless of whether it’s possible to create more time, it is entirely possible to make more out of the time we have.
Could Money Be the Missing Piece to a Happier Life?
Your level of income has little influence on how much you smile, laugh, or enjoy yourself on a daily basis. So how can money make people happier?
Why It's Okay to Be Jealous of Your Childless Friend
I know it’s worth it and I know I’m going to miss it. I also know my childless friend wishes she had it.
10 Ways to Take Your Vacation Photos to the Next Level
With a little practice, you can develop a photography style that complements your family vacation instead of intrudes upon it.
Let Your Kid be Sad – It's Good For Them Sometimes
As parents, it's our job to let our children know it's okay to express their emotions, even if they are uncomfortable.
What to Do When Kids Lying Becomes a Problem
Lying is a common and widespread behavior in children between the ages of four and 18, though persistent lying seems to have an impact on social outcomes.
Why She Falls to Pieces When She Watches Those Awful Romances
She wants you to pursue her. Remember that old-fashioned word “courting?” That’s what she wants. Not sure what that means in this day and age?
Using Positive Principles For A Stress-Free Summer
Rather than trying to empty your mind, it’s easier to replace your grumpy or stressed-out thoughts with ones that focus on positive traits.
When It's Finally Time to Fall Apart
Of course it's after the suffering that we fall apart. What good would a warrior be in battle if she broke at the sight of a weapon?
Is Hearing Protection This Generation’s Bike Helmet?
Noise-induced hearing loss is 100 percent preventable and as parents, we could be doing more to protect our kids.
7 Things You Should Know About ACEs
Researchers and medical professionals are beginning to understand the connection between adverse childhood experiences and adult health problems.
In a world where society will try to tell her every single day of her entire life who she should aspire to be, I am relieved to see her wildness.
What You Need to Know About Overheating Before Hitting the Friendly Skies with Your Baby
Babies are especially vulnerable to heat stroke. But knowing the facts can help you keep them cool, safe, and happy.
My Role as a Mom Shouldn't Make Me a Martyr
I have made joy a priority in my children’s lives. But I've been overlooking my need to find my own. And it's not doing any of us any favors.
Coming Soon, Hopefully: Less Sexy Commercials
The jury’s in, and the news is great. They were indeed wrong. Sex actually doesn’t sell, and Science just showed up to prove it.
Dino Dana Passes the Bechdel Test, and That’s Important for Boys as Well as Girls
What's striking about the Bechdel Test is that it is an incredibly low bar, and yet many films fail to pass it. "Dino Dana," however, soars right through.
I’m Not Reading Any More Horror Stories
It recently occurred to me that perhaps reading online horror stories was not so much protecting me from life as making me fearful of it.
How to Cope When You're a Total Mosquito Magnet
Protecting yourself against mosquito bites is a matter of sorting out old-wives’ tales from scientifically-proven solutions.
Steeling Myself Against the Moments of Misery: A Divorce Story
Is this not what I wanted? Or it is what I wanted, but I'm just confused because this weak moment I'm having in the here-and-now is just so damn hard.
Fear and Longing for a Lost Summer
Being parents in this day and age practically requires a PhD in Epidemiology to decipher the amount of information that is constantly lobbed at us.
The Overlooked Importance of Our Kids' Alone Time
Children need alone time every day to recharge and renew their spirits, and so do we.