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...
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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.
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 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.
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?
Your Doctor’s Interruptions May Be Good for Your Health
Often doctors are painted as people who aren't listening to their patients. But there's research that says they're doing it for good reason.
Nothing About This Girl of Mine Needs Fixing
I’ve watched friends mourn over lost hair, but ultimately accept the change. But this time, it's my daughter and quite frankly, I'm proud.
Teenage Tales of Love and Trust in an Ugly Orange Hoodie
Friendship and security showed up at our house in the form of an ugly orange hoodie this year. At first it was worn by a teenage boy.
These Books Prove Princesses Are Awesome, but They're Not What You Think
Stereotypical princess stories often follow the same general outline: princess in trouble, prince saves the day, they live happily ever after. These don't.