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Why Becoming Your Child's Emotion Coach Begins by Managing Your Own Emotions First
When we provide kids with the right framework, we give them the necessary tools to manage their emotions.
What Else Could It Be Besides ADHD?
Continue to open the door to additional possibilities, rather than have any diagnosis, ADHD or otherwise, close doors to further inquiry.
Why I Named My Son After Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee the man, not only the archetype, is still one of my heroes. So much so that I've named my first-born son (who’s half Chinese) after him.
Weight Obsession From a Father's Perspective
The most heartbreaking words from my son's mother had to be, “He feels like you judge him when he eats in front of you.”
5 Ways to Combat Back-to-School Marketing
Here are some tips for getting what your kid needs for school while keeping the marketing influences to a minimum.
Xennials And "New Kids on the Block" – a Look Back at the 90's Trend
Now that we’re “grownups,” pop culture’s finally figured it out that the Xennials are trending.
You're Going to Be a Different Mother to Each of Them
Every firstborn I know has a story like this. Mine has me on a train at two weeks old, on my first official field trip. My parents interpreted my newborn foot twitching and eye blinking as signs th...
Losing My Religion While Trying to Find Answers to My Kids' Deep Questions
I’ve been struggling with religion. Particularly, how do you talk to your kids about religion, especially if you disagree?
Magic, Minecraft, and Makers: The Games Your Kids Won’t Stop Talking About
Innovation, creative thinking, and open-ended play has engaged curious kids for generations.
Please Withhold Your Husband Logic From This Wife's Irrational Whim. (On Second Thought…)
You’ve got to admit that nothing douses a spontaneity high like someone questioning your motives.
The Best Way to Tell the Difference Between Sensory Issues and Other Childhood Disorders
Sensory processing issues can be misunderstood and misdiagnosed as a number of things, most commonly ADHD and anxiety disorders.
How I Helped My Anxious Kid Transition to Middle School
The transition to middle school was extremely difficult for my daughter, who deals with generalized and social anxiety disorders. Here's what we learned.
On Explaining Time and Aging to a Three-Year-Old
There might not be a special trick to talking to your kid about time and aging, probably because both are unavoidable.
Why the Lazy Days of Summer Are Actually the Most Memorable for Kids
The memories kids will cherish aren't particularly the ones we might expect. For them, the hazy, lazy days of normal living are what summers are made of.
Candy Land Is a Metaphor for Life
The only thing we can control is our attitude. Do I want to focus on the pitfalls? I ask myself. No.
The Physical and Emotional Reasons Your Kids Need a Family Dog
Just a few cold hard scientific facts why our kids are the first to benefit from man’s best friend.
You'll Never Find the Right Time to Follow Your Dreams, So Don't Bother Waiting
Everything feels worse at 3am, doesn’t it? 3am is always the time your brain will not turn off and anxiety sets in. It feels like something is nibbling on my brain in these small hours. Over the ye...
The Top 7 Ways to Improve Your Marriage
Seven ideas, drawn from Dr. John Gottman’s four decades of renowned research go a long way toward building the kind of relationship couples can rely on.
Subscribe to Parent Co. on YouTube! Everyone has someone who has made a positive impact on their lives. For many, they can be the coaches and mentors of their youth. This week we hear the st...
Destination Durango: Your New Favorite Family Vacation
Nestled between the San Juan Mountains and the Animas River Valley lies Durango- a town where families find big adventures and a surprising amount of fun.
How to Make Your To-Do List Work For You
"To-do” lists keep your dreams alive and keep your need to remember toilet paper and paper towels at the forefront of your mind.
What is Embodied Cognition and How Can it Help Your Back-to-School Prep?
Physical movement activates brain cells; the more physical activities, the greater likelihood of readiness and receptivity to learn new things.
The undeniable shift from child to teen arrived unexpectedly, furiously, with no clear warning, despite the age and all of the obvious signs.
What's Really Behind the Ire of Moms Slinging Internet Jabs?
When I wrote a simple essay, I didn't anticipate that so many women would lash out with disbelief and resentment. Here's what I realized.