The Science of Giving and How It Can Help Your Kids
Want to really make your kids happy? Teach them the importance of giving to others. Even science suggests giving enhances our children’s lives.
Debate Club: Is Disney World the Best or Worst of All Family Vacations?
For some it's a dream, for others it's a nightmare. Two writers debate the merits and downfalls of a family vacation at Disney.
A Letter to My Five-Year-Old, Now That Your Baby Brother Is Here
There may not be as much room on my lap these days, but you're asking to sit there less and less.
Killer Laundry Pods and the Problem of Newsworthy Numbers
The current available data about laundry pod poisonings paints a much different picture than the stories we see reported every few months.
A View From the End of Maternity Leave
Five months after having a baby, the return to work is a return to the semblance of who you once were. Except you're not.
Making It Count, Not Counting Down
The most precious commodity we're given is time. Wishing ordinary moments, days, and months away waiting for the "special" ones misses the point.
11 All-Natural Weapons You Need in Your Immunity Arsenal
It's hard to stay healthy with germ laden kids in your house. But there are simple, chemical-free strategies you can employ to keep the bugs at bay.
Relativist Parenting Is a State of Mind, Not a Style
In this age of too much information, parenting can be scary business. But when we trust our instincts, we know more than we give ourselves credit for.
Twin Bond, Shmin Bond: It's Toddler Fight Club at My House
Everyone seemed to think my identical twins would have a magical bond. But then the biting started.
"The Latke Who Couldn't Stop Screaming": A Jewish Christmas Story for Atheists
It has never bothered me to be an atheist at Christmas. I love spending months picking out the perfect gifts for each family member. I love sending handmade holiday cards, even if my overly-ambiti...
The Value of Late-Night Solitude: A Former Insomniac's Lament
My insomnia is cured. I take my medication, turn off the lights, and fall straight to sleep. Waking up rested, having energy all day, productivity, and better moods – I am not ungrateful for these...
We’d All Be Healthier If We Acted More Like Babies
When it comes to living a healthier lifestyle, we could all take a page out of a baby’s playbook.
When Inspiration Strikes, It's Time to Have a Baby
Fighting baby fever becomes almost impossible once a fresh little bundle enters your friend circle.
Bidding a Fond Farewell to VCRs
The VCR was the machine of a generation. But as the last manufacturer closes up shop, will it become a forgotten relic?
How Will You Remember the Early Days of Motherhood?
The early days of motherhood can feel like the Dark Ages. But looking back, we can choose to remember the beauty of it all.
12 Books to Inspire a Lifelong Love of Cooking
From fine motor skills, to following directions, kids can learn a lot from cooking. Get your kids inspired to master the kitchen with these books.
To the Mom Who Inadvertently Body-Shamed Her Daughter on Facebook
Please stop everything you are doing right now and listen closely. The only thing you should be telling your daughter about her body is that she's beautiful.
White Mother, Brown Son: Seeking Justice in a Racist Nation
Becoming the mother of a sweet boy, with skin much darker than mine, opened my eyes to the fact that fighting for racial justice is the responsibility of all.
As you get older, the less you care about receiving gifts, the more you enjoy giving them. This feeling only gets amplified as a parent.
The Case for Boredom to Ignite Our Minds
The demands of careers and parenting mean we've lost time to let our minds wander. There are always tasks that need to be handled, and then there's the other obvious way we "cure" boredom should it...
Kid Made Recipe: Peanut Noodles
If you need a good meal in a hurry give these healthy, delicious, and ultra kid-friendly noodles a try. They'll be ready before you can say "take-out"!
How to Avoid Ruining My Holiday Party
I want to be a gracious host. And I want you to have a fun time at my holiday party. But I'm going to have to make a few requests.
20 Things on My Parenting Bucket List (That I'll Never Get to Do)
Forget jumping out of planes. My parenting bucket list is dotted with hopes of spending less than 3 hours pushing toy cars around- among other things.
The 5 Joys of Bookworms Who Raise Bookworms
When you've grown up with your nose in a book, it's incredibly thrilling to have a kid who's inherited your passion for reading.