
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.

Sweater Hugs, Here and Now, and From Beyond
This well worn sweater- it’s hers, it’s mine, and with it, we will always be together. At least, that’s what my grieving mind still tells me.

Will Your Family History Survive the Digital Dark Age?
The promise of a “digital dark age” is enough to send this archivist into panic mode. So what’s to be done about it?

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.

Is Technology Squashing Our Kids’ Critical Thinking Skills?
How will kids ever learn to retain information and connect the dots if technology rapidly provides all the answers?

Sol-Mi and the Little Songs That Are Important for Kids' Development
The sol-mi interval is found in many nursery rhymes and singing games. These little songs are important and can foster a lifelong love of music.

My Dog Is Potty Training My Daughter
My daughter has been much more interested in the bathroom use of our Boston Terrier, Judith Weiland, than anyone else in our home.

The Frustrating Zen of Cleaning With a Toddler
That feeling that there is always more to do – that is a permanent state. May as well embrace it.

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.

12 Ways to Prepare for Motherhood So You Don't Totally Lose It
Here's a list of things you can practice before you birth your baby so that you maintain a sense of self when you're suddenly alone with a newborn all day.

Why Those Baby Snuggles May Be More Important Than You Think
Physical contact between infants and their caregivers can even affect children at the molecular level – an impact that’s detectable four years later.

Take Your Child to a Bookstore, and Build the Future
Across the U.S., bookstores set aside the first Saturday in December to celebrate the magic that happens when every kid has a book to read.
8 Parenting Lessons From the Dutch on Raising Happy and Resilient Kids
Each culture has its own unique strengths and beautiful ways of living life, and parenting is no exception.

Could Attention Seeking Be Connection Seeking?
The term "attention seeking" generally refers to unwanted and demanding behaviors. When children seek attention, they are seeking connection and validation.

Want to Raise a Capable, Independent Kid? Say Yes to the Mess
Giving your kid free reign of the kitchen may mean spilled milk, dropped eggs and a few mini-catastrophes. But it's well worth the mess.

How Janet Lansbury Made Me a Confident Father
From Janet Lansbury's books, to blogs, to podcasts, I've found her to be my best parenting resource.

Dear Teacher: Please Just Give My Kid What She Deserves
Teachers, please don’t be afraid of raising your standards and expectations. Our kids are capable of more than you are asking for.

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?

I'm not sure if he knew it, but this American gentleman saved the lives of many young people in Beirut, including mine.

3 Companies That Are Carving Space for Adults on the Autism Spectrum
There are a few up-and-coming companies that gear themselves to the needs of autistic adults.

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.

Why Elf on the Shelf is Worth the Hassle
The beauty of the Elf is that he's instilling a sense of tradition and offering an opportunity for many families to bond over something during the holidays.

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?

Angels Do Exist (at the Grocery Store)
We made eye contact and exchanged a smile. She didn’t have to mention she was a mom. I knew the moment I saw her that she really saw me.