Teaching Children to Carry On, Through Grief
Last fall, as our beloved family dog faded quickly into his final weeks, I tried to prepare my children gently for his passing.
Life Lessons From the Sidelines
My boy has helped me to redefine strength. He has helped me see what it really means to be determined and resilient.
Why I’m Determined to Live a Fearless Life
I no longer trusted that my feet would land in the right place, and I stopped all of my leaping and swinging and flipping and turning.
Top 10 'Must Haves' for First Time Dads
This list will offer some valuable insight into one of the most amazing and terrifying experiences of your entire life.
Catching Glimpses of a Man in My Teenage Son
I knew it would go quick, but still my mind could never fathom, never fully grasp that this baby would someday become a man.
This is a submission in our monthly contest. October’s theme is Determination. What a mundane word: determination. Used so casually to describe the driving force behind menial tasks. “Sure took a l...
How My Relationship With My Father Influenced My Tenacity
Maybe he was never home because his work was the main thing putting a roof over our heads. He didn’t speak English, nor did he have a college degree.
Questions Not to Ask a Woman Who Has Passed Her Due Date
If you hope not to piss off a woman who has passed her due date, never ask the following
Peace and Love During Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
It’s 2017 and I have learned to smile again. I have two amazing “rainbow babies.” Still, I do not forget where I came from.
Raise Your Hand if You Don’t Like Scary Movies
In all honesty, I don’t think it was my age that ruined it for me. I think some people just aren’t cut out for the scary stuff.
Kid Made Recipe: Nutty Pumpkin Brownies
In the midst of Halloween candy madness, these pumpkin brownies are a sweet treat you could actually call healthy-ish! (Okay, maybe thats a stretch).
The Dramatic Shift in Kids' Screen Time Since 2011
Based on a sample of more than 1,400 parents from all over the US, Common Sense Media's survey paints a complex portrait of increasingly mobile families.
Turns Out, Screen Time Does Influence IRL Learning
A recent study suggests media activities can provide kids with valuable learning, teaching problem-solving strategies that have real-world implications.
My Place With the Playground Benchwarmers
Where there is a playground, we will be there as Protectors of the Peace, like mundane super heroes keeping an eye on petty criminals.
Practice Doesn't Always Make Perfect
This is a submission in our monthly contest. October’s theme is Determination. My husband is perfect. Don’t be mad. But he is. He a great dad, a great provider, a great friend, and he’s top at ever...
The Case for Boredom to Ignite Our Minds
We may assume that curing boredom is a good thing for all of us. But researchers fear that not being bored is the problem.
Always Remember, Good or Bad, This is Temporary
Three important words that ring true to any situation, good or bad. Whatever is happening right now, it is temporary.
A Good Reason for My Sleepless Nights
I have a motherhood confession. There is a child (or two or three) sleeping in my bed more nights than not.
A Girl and Her Dog: a (Complicated) Love Story
If you peel away some surface-level differences – they’re different species, for one – they actually have a surprising number of similarities.
She’s Going to Do This All by Herself
She’s going to sing and dance, anytime, anywhere.
This is a submission in our monthly contest. October’s theme is Determination. Giving up isn’t an option today. One mistake, one wrong decision, one moment of indulgence in self-pity will rip away ...
There are so many moments like this, when my daughter’s headstrong, willful determination makes me anxious and worried.
Please Read This in the Event You Have to Save My Kid's Life With an EpiPen
Knowing the signs of anaphylaxis and how to administer an EpiPen can reduce some of the associative fear of using one.
The Benefits of Team Sports That Extend Beyond the Game
Here are six reasons you may want to consider letting your little sportie try out for basketball or soccer next year.