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The Determination and Strength of the Tiniest Fighter: A Heartfelt Message to NICU Parents
My tiny little fighter, beating the odds from the moment you entered the world. A world you shouldn’t have been in yet, a world you fought so hard to stay in, a world that you weren’t ready for, bu...
Prioritizing Friendships as a Parent and How to Maintain Them
The keyword: effort. The kind of friendships that mean something don’t often just happen when you are also juggling life with kids.
Trying the Brutal Honesty of Kids on For Size
Imagine if we had the same types of rules for honesty and story-telling that our kids do. How bad could it really be?
In the Midst of Your Own Struggles, Give
It’s easy to get stuck on how messy life feels for us right now, so the simple act of helping others comes as a joyful distraction.
The Art of Essentialism: How to Do Better by Doing Less
Embrace the idea of "less but better" and accept trade-offs as an inherent part of life. We can't do it all.
Dear Holiday Shoppers: Thanks for Nothing
Seriously? How could you? Honestly, I've never been so disappointed in a collective group of people in my life. My faith in humanity may never be the same.
Why We’re Happy to Be a Christmas Tree-Free Home
As a kid, being Jewish at Christmastime meant feeling the pain of being different. But those experiences shaped my values.
To be grateful is to live a full life. It is to know worry and accept worry.
The Unexpected Blessing of a Less-Than-Perfect Grandma
It wasn’t until I had kids that I began to wonder what it might have been like to hug a grandparent who returned affection with shining, loving eyes.
How I Found Myself Through My Son's Autism
When my son turned six, I found myself in a doctor’s office hearing words like autism, sensory processing disorder, and sensory integration disorder.
How to Talk About Sex: Early, Often, and in Small Doses
We are sexual beings from the moment we are born. So, why is it so hard for so many parents to talk to our kids about sex and sexuality?
10 Ways to Seamlessly Blend Hanukkah with Christmas for Your Interfaith Kids
If you've got a menorah and a Christmas tree jockeying for prime placement in the window, this little listicle is for you.
Why Focus Words Are Better Than Resolutions
Resolutions narrow our focus instead of broadening it to encompass an overall fulfilling life. Focus words, on the other hand, do not.
The No-Stress Holiday Tradition That Saved Our Christmas
You do it for work parties all the time, so why not family? It would turn gifts into a kind of game and who doesn’t like games? Save your Christmas and bank account with the gift that really keeps ...
To any mother out there who has in the past or is experiencing the slump – or any mental health challenges for that matter – let’s talk about it.
One Interesting Factor That Could Impact Future Family Size
Do you have kids? When are you having kids? How old are your kids? There's no need to ask a family member when they are planning to have more kids.
5 Ways to Involve your Kids in Thanksgiving Plans
Thanksgiving is about togetherness—and you can get into the spirit of that well before the big day by involving your kids in the planning process.
How to Live a Life of Lagom (and Prosper) Like the Swedes
Still obsessed with the Scandinavians, people are now moving onto the Swedish lifestyle word: lagom.
5 Ways To Think STEAM This Thanksgiving
Here are some simple ways to encourage curiosity and creativity with your family this Thanksgiving.
How to Empower your Kids to Give Back to their Community during the Holidays and All Year Long
If you feel weighted down by your parental responsibilities, check out the ideas below to help set you on the path towards service.
5 Simple Thanksgiving Activities to Teach Gratitude
Thanksgiving Day itself comes and goes too fast, but we can celebrate the beauty of the season all month long. Here are five ways to focus on gratitude with your family.
What the Experts Say About Keeping Babies Warm in Winter
The benefits to heading outdoors in the winter mean bundling up and heading out. But how do you properly dress an infant for the winter elements?
Reflections on the Emotional Complexity of Getting a Dog
A puppy just came into my life. This was not expected, not planned for. I have a lot on my plate already.
How to Survive your Kid's Sick Days as a Working Parent
With the matter of managing sick days with kids being more of a question of when rather than if, here is what you can do to help prepare for the inevitable.