10 After-Dark Activities for Kids Who Love Nature
Even if your kids play outside during the day, these 10 activities will connect your child with the natural world at night.
19 Gifts That Will Make the Future Better For Your Kids
In recent years the toy industry has gone into gender specific toy marketing overdrive. These great gift ideas defy the stereotypes.
10 Fun and Creative Ways to Make Mornings Less Stressful
Getting an entire family up, dressed, fed, and out the door at an early hour is often a recipe for a meltdown (or two)! But it doesn't have to be so stressful.
How to Be Imperfect and Still Parent Like a Champ
I want to show my kids that you can be strong and happy and proud, even in the face of your limitations. I want my sons to watch me hit the target square on.
5 Things You Should Know Before Taking a Paternity Leave
For one, it's not a “sadaddical."
15 Things I Need My Brown Baby to Know
I want my daughter to be prepared for the situations she’ll encounter because of her race, and to embrace her #blackgirlmagic.
My Pregnant Body: Confronting Shape, Race, and a New America
Being in a body that temporarily feels as though it's not my own, changing in ways that garner attention and judgement has given me new awareness of our world.
Screw Working Mom Guilt! My Kids Benefit From My Career
I’m a working mom, and not only do I not feel guilty about the time I spend away from my children, I believe they benefit greatly from me working in many ways..
How to Arm Yourself to Go out to Dinner With Kids Without a Screen
From better family connection to simply teaching your children important social skills, there are many compelling benefits to a device free dinner.
When Dreams Take a Backseat to Motherhood
Sometimes in a quiet moment in the car we realize the dreams we once had are a less full version of the reality that's played out in front of us as a parent.
When Your Sports Dreams Are Not Your Child’s
When it comes to sports, too many parents listen to the kid that still lives inside themselves, rather than the kid that is standing in front of them.
How to Get Your Baby Started on Solid Food in 10 Easy Steps
Here is a foolproof method for getting your little one started on the right foot (or tongue, as it were) on their gastronomic adventure.
5 Ways to Make Your Toddler's Bedtime Routine a Sensory Experience
If your toddler doesn’t want to quit when the sun sets, establishing a sleep routine that engages all five senses can help trigger sleepy vibes.
Our Family Is Interfaith and Better for It
Each new experience and tradition we shared with one another went off without a hitch. In fact, we soon learned our differences as a Jewish man and a Irish Catholic woman actually helped to bring u...
How Wordless Books Can Help Your Kid Learn to Read
Wordless books can be enjoyed by readers of all ages and can help develop a taste for reading for pleasure and delight in illustration.
Countdown to Christmas With 24 Books
24 Days of Christmas Books is a great way to spend time together during the busy holiday season. Here are some of our favorites to get you started.
6 Tips for Taking Better Holiday Photos With Your iPhone
With a few simple tricks, your smartphone can take holiday family photos that you'll treasure for decades.
The Surprising Way Horses Benefit Kids' Emotional and Social Skills
Kids can enjoy so many benefits from being with horses, from confidence and a sense of self-efficacy to assertive and emotional communication skills.
22 Ways to Keep a Preschooler Busy Other Than Watching TV
Parking a preschooler in front of a screen is a fast and easy path to entertainment. But there are plenty of other ways to keep them busy. Here are 22 to start with.
Top Things To Consider When Babyproofing Your Home
It’s perhaps the most magical, exciting, and terrifying time of your life. You’re bringing a new baby into your home. That means providing the happiest, healthiest, and safest environment for your ...
11 Ways to Foster Independence in your Kids
As children grow, parents can foster independence by allowing children to make choices, learn from them, make course corrections, and even experience failure.
How to Help Your Child Build and Maintain a Positive Digital Identity
As a parent in the millennial age, understanding our digital identities is crucial. What can we do to teach our kids to navigate this complex digital world?
Harnessing the Power of Play, Even if I Have to Steal it From my Kids
When adults play they are able to let go of daily stresses and be present in the moment, if only briefly. Playing with our kids can be excellent medicine.
Songs for snuggling and singing and falling asleep
For the past nine plus years, I've sung this song nearly every night. I suppose I had an average affinity for it as a child.