How Parenting and Politics Challenge My Inner-Introvert
After years of fighting my shyness, I thought I had come to a happy medium, but two new issues arose that challenged my inner introvert: Parenting and Politics.
Questioning Taboos: A Pregnant Economist Walks Into a Bar
If there's one question that should teach you to stop googling for parenting advice, it's "Can I drink while pregnant?"
10 Simple Ways to Build an Unbreakable Bond With Your Child
You’re likely already engaging with your child in activities that promote a strong parent-child relationship.
What Breastfeeding Moms Should Know Before Smoking Pot
Many states have legalized marijuana and its use among pregnant women is making headlines. What happens when those women decide to breastfeed?
A Different Kind of Reader: Parenting a Child With Dyslexia
According to the International Dyslexia Association, 15 to 20 percent of people have a language-based disability.
What to Consider When Choosing a Martial Arts School for Your Child
Many parents think about putting their children in a martial arts program, but choosing the right one can be difficult.
The Question From My Five-Year-Old Daughter That Froze Me
The weight of her question hit my heart like Thor's Hammer, shattering ribs and going straight for the kill.
I am a whole lot of things that I never thought I would be. I am a stay-at-home-mom. After earning a Master’s Degree in teaching and spending nine years in a special education classroom, I gave it ...
Stay Home or Return to Work: What's Your X Factor?
The X factor exists, in a unique form, for every family puzzling how to successfully support themselves financially and emotionally.
5 Backpacks Meant for Grueling Hikes, But Work Better as Diaper Bags
With a speedy toddler, I gave up looking at bags geared towards parents and went straight to the world of bags for travelers, trekkers, hikers, and campers.
What This Teacher Learned About Homework After Having Kids
I felt like an accomplished educator as kids filled every box of their agendas with a night of learning fun each and every day. I was so stupid.
A Letter to My Daughter’s Imaginary Friend
I wasn’t sure you were good for my daughter you see. No offense, but I wasn’t convinced I wanted her hanging around with you.
3 Ways I Promote a Healthy Body Image in My Daughter
To me, one of the most important aspects of molding my daughter's feminine identity is promoting a healthy body image.
Looking for Happiness? There’s an App for That
What makes us happy? For centuries, people have been trying to understand the source of this erratic, fleeting, yet most desirable condition of human existence. The quest for happiness is so centra...
How Reading Impacts Your Kid's Brain
Beyond boosting their learning potential, parent-child reading also has health benefits, says a recent study. Reading changes their brains for the better.
Between working full-time, momming full-time, and life’s roller coaster ride of ups-and-downs, I am done feeling the guilt.
Standing Strong in the Face of Adversity
Being gay isn’t a disease, nor is it a choice. My partner (now wife) and I felt the pain of not living up to the hallmark heteronormative relationship during our early military lives. We lived in f...
5 Ways to Help Your Teenager Develop Healthy Cell Phone Habits
Our increasing reliance on cells phones for more than just communication adds an extra layer of complexity in our lives.
Nostalgia Lane: Relics From My 80’s and 90’s Childhood Fading into the Past
There are some fantastic options for entertainment these days, but I can’t help recall the wonderful times I had growing up doing things that are less available now.
As a mother in today’s world, you’re bound to come across a litany of parenting styles you could choose to adopt. Do you want to be a Helicopter Mom or a Free Range Mom? Perhaps the Crunchy Mom app...
Stuck With Annoying Mom Friends? Appreciate Them Anyway.
Every mom has in her arsenal the same handful of mom friends who aggravate the crock-pot stew out of her.
No Basements or Spare Rooms: The Joys of City Living With Kids
You parents who can confidently occupy a dwelling that has more than three closets and any number of sets of stairs have my respect and awe.
Saying Goodbye to My Dad’s House
Even when it's the most practical option, taking over a parent's space once they're gone isn't always an easy decision.
The Pregnancy Symptom That Rattled Me Most
I’m plagued by another pregnancy symptom that I never experienced before, but that I’ve learned is quite common: nightmares.