Boosting Baby Vocabulary: Parents are Better than Netflix
There are limits to what "educational" programming can do for your toddler.
How to Strengthen A Child’s Character Through Empathy
Empathy rarely requires rules be changed, expectations be lowered, or concessions be made for a child.
The Power of Being a Pioneer in the Unknown of Your Life
More often than not, starting over is not at all linear. (Life isn't either, for that matter.)
That Time My Birth Plan Went Flying out the Window
Like many moms, I had a birth plan, but that plan went flying out the second story hospital window
How Grandma Shared Important Life Lessons
My grandmother would be 100 this year if she were still alive. I consider myself fortunate that she was an active presence in my life. She got to meet my children and the older ones have fond memor...
Why Teaching Your Toddler to Share Is a Waste of Time
I am concerned about teaching my son to be content with what he has, to wait his turn, and to realize that even in his little toddler world, whining does not get him what he wants.
How to Teach Your Kids About Civic Responsibility
Sometimes we need a shake up to wake up. How can we use this time to teach our children the importance of civic engagement?
Condolences to Your Vagina at This Difficult Time
Nature isn't here to make it easy on us. It's here to see if we're up to the challenge.
A 5-Step Plan for Waiting to Catch Your Child's Stomach Bug
My son had bravely thrown up six times in five hours overnight. I knew from experience that I was next. I just didn’t know when.
A Woman’s Guide to Dealing with the “Man Cold”
In order to help my fellow women, I’ve devised the following easy, 10-step guide to deal with your man when in the grips of a man-cold.
How RSV Changed the Way I Parent
I had no idea what RSV was. I am not a medical professional. I am an average mom with three kids. And then I found out.
When Motherhood and Mental Illness Collide
I said I was in love with her, but I lied. When I first met my daughter three years ago, all I felt was a powerful sense of panic.
How to Be A Kid With Your Kid (and Not Have to Steal Their Coloring Books)
Childhood is the coolest. That’s why we want ours back. But we also want to protect our kids’ childhood.
Perhaps I should feel badly about lying to those I love so dearly, but the truth is, I don't feel badly at all. In fact, they get me through most days.
What Kind of Hostess Are You? Take the Quiz and Find Out
I have determined that there are three kinds of hostesses: The Bold Hostess, The Loving Hostess, and The Sensible Hostess.
The Best Way to “Go Green?” Go Outside.
Even with the “greening” of parenthood, helping children form an actual connection to nature is often overlooked.
Teaching Children to Appreciate Quiet in A Noisy World
In a world where being loud is lauded, let’s teach our children the beauty of quiet and stillness.
Can Teaching Kids Mindfulness Replace Discipline?
Traditional punishments like detention and suspension are often ineffective. Some schools are turning to meditation and mindfulness and seeing real results.
3 Strategies for Being Genuinely Present with Your Family Even on the Busiest Days
Rather than relying on inner zen to slow down and connect with my kids, I rely on a few strategies that seem to always work for us.
How to Help Your Kids Understand the Ugly Truth About Photoshop
We're all bombarded with images of men and women – famous or not – who look perfect. It's important to teach kids about the reality behind the images that surround them.
Story time at your local library is the Holy Grail for many new parents because it is free, a chance to get out of the house, and a potential opportunity to speak to another adult. Many parents hav...
How to Help Your Kids Build a Better BS Detector
BS is all around us. Heres how to prepare your kids to deal with it, without losing their sense of wonder.
Kid Made Recipe: Bacon, Egg, and Toast Cups
These bacon, egg, and toast cups make the best weekend breakfast, But we love them on breakfast-for-dinner weeknights too!
Dear Childless Jared: New Dad Answers His Pre-Fatherhood Journal
An excerpt from the journal I kept during my wife's pregnancy, as well as what the current version of me would say to the childless dude who wrote it.