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Create New Travel Traditions With a Holiday Adventure
Maybe this is the year to do things a bit differently. Give your kids a new sense of what the holidays can feel like and take the road less traveled.
6 Aspects of Motherhood That Surprise Nannies
What if you could do a parenting internship before becoming an actual parent? Such an “internship” exists. It’s called working as a nanny.
Kid Made Recipe: Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes
Like a delicious cross between a pumpkin and pecan pie, with bonus caramel sauce! Grab a kid helper and wow your fam this Saturday with tasty pancakes!
How to Support Your Kids' Reading Skills Based on Their Current Reading Level
At some point your child's reading level will be assessed. Here are some follow-up actions to help make this information meaningful.
Anxiety Disorders in ASD Kids and Therapies That Work
Tackling anxiety in ASD children is no easy feat and these issues can show themselves in various ways.
Why Moms Are Compelled to Bail on Mom's Night Out
Why is it like pulling teeth to get moms to go out and enjoy a night together without our spouses or kids?
ICP: the Pregnancy Complication We Almost Missed
ICP affects 6,000 pregnant women a year. Without an internet search, this story could have turned out differently.
How You Decide to Become a Mother: A Letter to My Child-Free Self
You are going to take a walk one evening, just before you turn 30, and by the time you get home, you will have made the decision that will change your life.
I Tried to Save My Postpartum Sex-Life With a Sex Subscription Box
This is a submission in our monthly contest. January’s theme is "Wild." It was a rather typical Wednesday night. My husband offered to put our daughter down for bed. The whole routine can take up t...
A Pasta Scavenger Hunt to Entertain Even the Most Unwilling Grocery Shopper
Entertain your young shoppers as you hunt for yet another holiday baking ingredient – with a months'-long pasta exposé.
Finding Peace on Parents Weekend
It was with great excitement and no small relief that Parents Weekend presented itself like a miracle.
Books That Teachers Read to Their Own Kids
Teachers have a knack for knowing how to connect with kids, and they're skilled at drawing out kids to talk about the characters and ideas in a story.
Being a Lighthouse in an Ocean of Grief
It was nearly two years from the date of my third miscarriage when I sat with other women who had experienced pregnancy and infant loss.
Falling into the Trap of Eating Kid Food
You can behave yourself all day long at the table, and then your kid’s food sings its sweet siren song from the kitchen cabinet, beckoning.
I Failed the Marital Rating Scale
I recently came across “The Marital Rating Scale” created by Dr. George Crane, a psychologist from the 1930s. It's exactly what you'd expect.
I’ve tried everything to get my own kids to turn off the lights. I’ve been stern, threatening to take away their prized possessions.
Waking up to my sweet, smiling boy, I realize it wasn't a dream. This is my reality. My child is warm and giggly and oh so affectionate. So why isn't this enough? As my husband pours Jack's morning...
How Parental Stress Impacts Kids
From the time they are in the womb until they are young adults, our kids can pick up our stress and anxiety.
Teen Depression: How We Can Help
What can we do to help our child – or another – if we suspect depression? Thankfully, there are ways to help.
The Spectrum Is Full Circle: My Journey as an Autism Mom
One year ago, I existed in an pre-autism diagnosis ulterior universe. I knew that my eldest, Henry, was a “late-talker.” I just didn’t know why, yet.
How to Spark Your Young Hiker's Imagination
To keep you and your family motivated to hit the trail, use these seven questions to spark conversations and imaginations.
Once Upon a Time, Again: 12 Updated Fairy Tales Every Kid Will Love
From silly to progressive and enchanting to creepy, here are 12 variations on classic fairy tales worthy of space on your family’s bookshelf.
The Final Sex Talk Before Sending My Kids to College
The word “consent” needs to be part of the sex talk.
Easing My Son Off His Seizure Meds
It’s been three years since his last seizure, but also three years with the steadying medication coursing through his veins.