Candy Land Is a Metaphor for Life
The only thing we can control is our attitude. Do I want to focus on the pitfalls? I ask myself. No.
The Physical and Emotional Reasons Your Kids Need a Family Dog
Just a few cold hard scientific facts why our kids are the first to benefit from man’s best friend.
You'll Never Find the Right Time to Follow Your Dreams, So Don't Bother Waiting
Everything feels worse at 3am, doesn’t it? 3am is always the time your brain will not turn off and anxiety sets in. It feels like something is nibbling on my brain in these small hours. Over the ye...
The Top 7 Ways to Improve Your Marriage
Seven ideas, drawn from Dr. John Gottman’s four decades of renowned research go a long way toward building the kind of relationship couples can rely on.
Subscribe to Parent Co. on YouTube! Everyone has someone who has made a positive impact on their lives. For many, they can be the coaches and mentors of their youth. This week we hear the st...
Destination Durango: Your New Favorite Family Vacation
Nestled between the San Juan Mountains and the Animas River Valley lies Durango- a town where families find big adventures and a surprising amount of fun.
How to Make Your To-Do List Work For You
"To-do” lists keep your dreams alive and keep your need to remember toilet paper and paper towels at the forefront of your mind.
What is Embodied Cognition and How Can it Help Your Back-to-School Prep?
Physical movement activates brain cells; the more physical activities, the greater likelihood of readiness and receptivity to learn new things.
The undeniable shift from child to teen arrived unexpectedly, furiously, with no clear warning, despite the age and all of the obvious signs.
What's Really Behind the Ire of Moms Slinging Internet Jabs?
When I wrote a simple essay, I didn't anticipate that so many women would lash out with disbelief and resentment. Here's what I realized.
This Place Sucks! My Newborn Son’s First Diary Entries
Dear Diary, It finally happened. I got evicted. Don't get me wrong, I had a feeling my days in that sweet pad were numbered.
10 Things Only a Massachusetts Mom Would Say
Massachusetts moms are a hardy bunch of women. Oh, wait. A "Haaaahhhdy" bunch of women. There. That's better.
10 Stories of Road Trips to Read While Your Kids Punch Each Other in the Backseat
Are you taking a family road trip this summer? Bring along one of these stories of road trips both real and imagined as your companion. They’ll help drown out the inevitable back seat refrain, “Are...
Unique Butterflies and Tasmanian She-Devils: Dissecting My Daughters' Personalities
I have four daughters and it amazes me how different each of their personalities are. Let's go on an adventure, shall we?
Do Parents Have a Favorite Child? (Yours Did.)
Are parents capable of loving objectively? The answer is complicated, steeped in generations of family dynamics, and varies wildly depending on perspective.
The Upsides of Battling Childhood Nightmares
Nightmares in childhood are actually normal and play a positive role in kids' emotional growth and coping skills.
What My Mother Taught Me About Owning My Issues
The moment we stop blaming co-workers, siblings, partners, and parents for baggage we've collected over the years, we put ourselves in the driver's seat.
Baby Photo Contests: Even the Winners Are Losing
Here's what we all stand to lose from baby photo competitions, and what a narrow few stand to gain.
Why Numeracy Counts and What Parents Can Do to Foster It
Experts say one in five Americans lack the math skills needed for many modern jobs, including those that do not require a college degree.
The Baby Registry Gifts You Won’t Be Selling at a Yard Sale
Baby registries are often full of things parents don't need. Why not steer the giving nature of friends and family in the direction of these useful gifts?
Can We Retire the Wine-Mom Phenomenon?
This idea that we moms are surviving on wine, caffeine, and chocolate to get us through our happily-harried lives is a myth. So let's drop it.
Hang in There Worriers, You Might Just Be on to Something
Worry, however, can be a good thing. According to a recent study, it actually signifies an “uptake of health-promoting behaviors.”
Using Minimalism to Teach Our Kids That Less Really Is More
Minimalism, to whatever degree you take it, can teach our kids important life lessons they can carry into their adult lives.
What Parents Can Do About Climate Change
Studies have found having fewer kids has the most impact on controlling greenhouse gas emissions. So what else can parents do?