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Finding Appreciation in a Mountain of Laundry

Pulling dinosaur sheets and tiny socks out of the dryer it occurs to me time with our loved ones is fleeting.

Make the Most Out of a Boring Commute By Incorporating Family Time

If you’re a suburban parent, you probably spend a lot of time in the car. If family time is hard to come by, consider incorporating the two.

How Creativity Can Help You Find Your Way Back to You

Even if it feels like there’s just no room in your schedule, here’s why you need creativity in your life.

Autumn Allergies: Common Myths You Might Still Believe

A number of myths surrounding the effective management of allergy symptoms routinely make the rounds this time of year. Let's debunk a few.

How to Manage the Factors That Shape Our Kids' Body Image

Kids as young as five express dissatisfaction with their own bodies. As parents, how can we help set their body image on the right course?

The Number One Reason for Disconnect in Your Family

Getting through the day often puts the needs of adults at odds with the needs of kids. That can make for a disconnected uphill battle.

Who’s the Boss? Ask the Baby, Says Study

According to new research, babies as young as 17 months can identify the dominant individuals in social situations.

My Baby, My Breast: a Parent Knows When Nursing Is No Longer Best

As a new mom who did not successfully breastfeed, I have so often felt like a lesser mother over the past year whenever someone asked me, “Are you still breastfeeding?” Which is usually followed by...

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence and How to Cultivate it in Your Kid

Teaching kids to manage their emotions is an important step that can ensure their well-being in childhood and beyond.

Getting Grounded

“You are grounded.” I delivered this proclamation to my 13-year-old daughter with sternness and grace. I was measured but emphatic. Cool and unruffled. Controlled. Unemotional. Later that day, I se...

When Parents Undermine Teachers Everyone Loses

Culture has shifted from an accepted truth that teacher knows best to the opposite end of the spectrum. That often puts teachers in a difficult position.

Kid Made Recipe: Peachberry Pretzel Tart

I don’t know about you, but I am a big fan of the “pretzels in baked goods” trend. Here’s a sweet and salty pretzel treat  kids can help whip up, that makes excellent use of late summer peaches! Ge...

7 Steps to Leading an RPG for Your Kid and Their Friends

If you want to help your budding adventurer and her buddies to go on a quest of epic proportions, these steps to leading a seriously fun RPG can help.

Practical Tips for Easing Kids' Social Media Anxiety

If you see your kids struggling with FOMO -- maybe they're always stressed out after being on the phone or they're staying up too late texting -- step in.

Parenting Your Way Through a Zombie Apocalypse With Twitter Star XplodingUnicorn

If you keep up with the online parenting community, you've probably come across the work of James Breakwell. After all, he is "the funniest dad on Twitter."

How the Enneagram Can Make Us Better Parents

Not the typical personality typing system, the Enneagram test can help parents gain insight about themselves and their kids.

Ease Back-to-School Stress Starting With You

Back-to-school is a stressful time for everyone. But if you get a handle on your own levels, the effects will trickle down.

Sage Observations on Laughter From a Grandfather of 40

“Hey, Dad, look at me,” my nine-year-old son called in his sweet, innocent voice. Too sweet! Too innocent! My common sense shouted, “Don’t look! Do not look under any circumstances!” My internal pa...

The Difference Between Being ‘Busy’ and Being Full

I have been busy for approximately eight years and nine months. My son turns nine in December. Sure, I was busy before kids. I held a full-time job, read a book a week, socialized with friends, and...

There but for the Grace of the Teachers

There's anxiety so palpable in the air that it's clouding out the last rays of stubborn August sun. But our kids are in good hands.

Want to Enjoy Your Kids More? Ignore These 4 Misbehaviors

If parents want to curb behavior so they can start enjoying time as a family again they need to adopt the less is more philosophy.

Ah Push It, Push It Real Good, and Other Life Lessons From “Glee”

While initially I was hesitant to allow her to watch “Glee”, I realized she was learning things that mere conversations could not impart.

4 Tips for Healthier Communication on Social Media During Politically Polarizing Times

Next time you’re upset by something political (or not) posted by a friend or family member you care about, remember these things.