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Why We Ignore Our Kids on Family Walks
Even though we're all present for these family walks, they're not really about the family. They're about us: the couple.
15 Ways to Know If You're a Camping Parent
Not sure if you have what it takes to tackle a camping trip with your family? Here’s a glimpse into the mind of a seasoned camping parent.
12 YouTube Challenges Your Kid Will Try
These are some of the hottest challenges that have swept social media. Here's some universal advice that parents can follow, no matter the challenge.
How to Teach Kids to Be Savvy Shoppers
Maybe when they're adults, these little lessons in savvy shopping will mean saving thousands of dollars.
5 Ways We Try to Protect Our Kids That Totally Miss the Mark
As it turns out, a lot of things we think of as “common sense” ways to keep our kids safe don’t keep them safe at all.
5 Tips for Raising A Kid Who Can Manage Their Money
Teaching kids about the value of money can provide them with important skills to navigate adult life.
10 Reasons You Absolutely Should NOT Take Your Kids Camping
Experts say that camping has become a favorite getaway for summertime adventure – but are these people also experts in child care and family functionality?
Are You Loving Your Kids the Way They Best Receive It?
Not everyone feels loved and appreciated in the same ways. Figuring out what works best for those close to you can drastically improve your relationship.
The Two Words That Can Transform Your Parenting
Here’s a thought: what if you replaced “have to” with the words “get to?” Those two simple words have the power to transform our perspective on parenting.
Win at Parenting Your Toddler by Engaging in Passive Aggressive Verbal Jousting
" Toddler: No, I don’t want you to get coffee! You: Well, I didn’t want you to use your hands to cover yourself with dirt right before we left, but you did that anyway didn’t you? Toddler: I DON’T ...
How to Tell Your Kids You’re Dating Someone New
Telling your kids you’ve begun a relationship with someone new is tricky- particularly if it’s the first time since separating from your family partner.
The Quick and Dirty Guide to Pre-fold Cloth Diapers
With over five years’ experience using pre-fold diapers, I’ve awarded myself a Master’s degree in crunchy waste management.
Why the Grandparent Battle Cry of "My Kids Turned Out Just Fine" is Invalid
A lot has changed since grandparents were parents themselves, so it's critical for them to keep up with the latest pediatric guidelines.
Why My Husband Abandons His Family at Comic Conventions
We are preparing for a family weekend getaway to attend Megacon in Orlando. And my husband is ditching us the second we walk in.
This is What it Takes to Raise a Happy Adult
There is evidence that some parenting styles can help children form habits for a happier adulthood.
Moms: Step Out of the Shadows and Into the Photos
When your children are grown, maybe with kids of their own, and are reminiscing through childhood pictures, will they wonder where you were?
Want to Create a Better Workplace? Consult a Preschooler
Maybe we don’t want a focus group of four-year-olds arguing to eliminate nap-time, but the rest of their ideas about what work should be like are solid.
She's Been Holding My Hand Again, Mom
She will be a teenager soon enough, and a woman after that, and maybe a mother or a wife too. But she's been holding my hand again.
The Cost of Membership in the SAHM'S Club
When I didn’t race from the yard to get to work the circle of sisterhood (almost exclusively women) began to open up and accept me as one of their own.
New Study Says Your Parents Should Be Asking to Babysit
A recent study suggests that grandparents who babysit are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s.
Mother's Day Is Dead and Facebook Killed It
A subtle annoyance at our own fear that if we don’t use this platform to validate every kind of life a female chooses to have, we’re bad feminists.
Raising a Highly Sensitive Kid in an Insensitive World
Sensitivity, though criticized, has incredible power.
Why Do Moms Wage Wars From Behind a Computer Screen?
“Mommy wars” rage in the comments section of articles about everything parenting related. What happened to being in the trenches together?