The Inconvenience of Girls Who Want
We give girls permission to be anything they want, but we still don't want to talk to them about sexual desires and where that fits into their lives.
I Hope My Kids Don't Want to Play Team Sports
What used to be a fun pastime has turned, for many kids, into an exercise in rigor and near-obsession. If we skip team sports altogether, I won't be sad.
A Pony Tale: My Journey Through Chemo
I wanted to attend functions at my son’s school with my hair, and not a head scarf. I wanted no more tests, needles, or doctors. I wanted my ponytail back.
Holding Your Baby Affects Their Genes and Health, According to Study
A recent study found that babies who experienced higher levels of distress and were held less had a lower epigenetic age than those who held more often.
The type of growth that doctors measure is the kind that’s easy to see and track in a logical fashion. But it’s not the only information that matters.
Can Social Media Improve Vaccination Rates?
A recent study suggests that some forms of social media can effectively educate parents about vaccination, and maybe even influence their decision-making.
Former Museum of Sex Curator Dishes on Getting Back to Gettin' Down Post Baby
It's no wonder the day you get medical clearance to have sex again just a short six weeks after having a baby, it seems as daunting as climbing Kilimanjaro.
The Art of Practicing Patience When You Basically Suck at It
If patience doesn’t exactly come naturally, let me offer you some footnotes so that we can all make it through to the other side together.
Save Money, Eat Healthier, and Help the Environment With This One Easy Hack
Between the farm and the fridge, up to 40 percent of food in America goes uneaten.
The Friendships Built on a Shared Transgression
Was she cool enough for me to use the forbidden word? The “multi-meaning, you either love it or hate it, use it freely or cringe at the sound of it” word?
5 Ways to Make Your Guest Bedroom Inviting This Holiday Season
Even the closest of families may not be used to bunking together, so planning ahead helps everyone.
What If You Just Stopped Trying to Find Your True Self?
What if we really could be whoever we wanted to be and that could be a gain, rather than loss, to the net self?
How do you break the bad days down so they didn't have such dominance in your mind? Better yet, is there a way to avoid them altogether?
Saying Goodbye to the Woman with the Porcelain Skin
This was a time of respite care, not a time of miracles. This was a time of comfort, not of formality.
Why Christmas Is No Longer a Time for Giving, but a Time for Pressure
I love Christmas as much as you do. But please don’t judge me when I say I find it all a bit too much. I feel the pressure of it.
Talking to Your Kids About Sexual Harassment...Before They Even Know About Sex
There's no reason to talk specifically about sexual harassment with very young kids unless they ask about it. If they bring it up, be prepared.
At each stage in life, I envisioned money as something that would just be there when I needed it – until it wasn't. These hard-won lessons were my reward.
Why Buying Organic Isn't My Top Concern
I feel the pull toward the organic milk and fruit, but the truth is my wallet wins out and I go with what’s cheaper.
Why Time Apart Might Be the Perfect Marriage Elixir
Though it seems counter-intuitive, one of the best things you can do for your marriage is to step away from it, regularly and intentionally.
Why Betty Friedan's "The Feminine Mystique" Still Inspires
Betty Friedan explored identity and motherhood in her society-changing book, “The Feminine Mystique,” published in 1963. 55 years later, it still resonates.
Gratitude's Flip Side: How to Follow Up When a Professional Lets You Down
How do people in positions of authority know when their judgments or actions harm others unless the consequences result in litigation?
Does Conflict in Your Home Really Matter? What the Latest Research Says
A recent study of toddlers aged 14 to 36 months focused on the impact of family conflict on parent-child interactions.
What is the Four Burners Theory and Can Anyone Actually Make it Work?
We all have four burners: family, friends, health, and career. Must we choose to turn one burner off to keep the others successfully lit?
How to Find Yourself When You Are Feeling Lost
In an instant I knew what to say because I knew it was true. I am resilient. I will bounce back from this.