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The Upsides of Battling Childhood Nightmares

Nightmares in childhood are actually normal and play a positive role in kids' emotional growth and coping skills.

What My Mother Taught Me About Owning My Issues

The moment we stop blaming co-workers, siblings, partners, and parents for baggage we've collected over the years, we put ourselves in the driver's seat.

Baby Photo Contests: Even the Winners Are Losing

Here's what we all stand to lose from baby photo competitions, and what a narrow few stand to gain.

Why Numeracy Counts and What Parents Can Do to Foster It

Experts say one in five Americans lack the math skills needed for many modern jobs, including those that do not require a college degree.

The Baby Registry Gifts You Won’t Be Selling at a Yard Sale

Baby registries are often full of things parents don't need. Why not steer the giving nature of friends and family in the direction of these useful gifts?

Can We Retire the Wine-Mom Phenomenon?

This idea that we moms are surviving on wine, caffeine, and chocolate to get us through our happily-harried lives is a myth. So let's drop it.

Hang in There Worriers, You Might Just Be on to Something

Worry, however, can be a good thing. According to a recent study, it actually signifies an “uptake of health-promoting behaviors.”

Using Minimalism to Teach Our Kids That Less Really Is More

Minimalism, to whatever degree you take it, can teach our kids important life lessons they can carry into their adult lives.

What Parents Can Do About Climate Change

Studies have found having fewer kids has the most impact on controlling greenhouse gas emissions. So what else can parents do?

Your Doctor’s Interruptions May Be Good for Your Health

Often doctors are painted as people who aren't listening to their patients. But there's research that says they're doing it for good reason.

Nothing About This Girl of Mine Needs Fixing

I’ve watched friends mourn over lost hair, but ultimately accept the change. But this time, it's my daughter and quite frankly, I'm proud.

Teenage Tales of Love and Trust in an Ugly Orange Hoodie

Friendship and security showed up at our house in the form of an ugly orange hoodie this year. At first it was worn by a teenage boy.

These Books Prove Princesses Are Awesome, but They're Not What You Think

Stereotypical princess stories often follow the same general outline: princess in trouble, prince saves the day, they live happily ever after. These don't.

Why I Hesitate When a New Mom Friend Sends a Friend Request

It’s not that I don’t want to see cute pictures of their kids or hear what they had for dinner. It's more political than that.

Having to Work Doesn't Mean Missing Out on Summer Memories

Summer’s not an ocean breeze for working moms. We try hard to make it as fun as we can, but inside we’re secretly freaking out about missing out.

How to Get Your Kids to Stop Losing Their Stuff Without Losing Your Mind

Some kids may be naturally organized, but, it is up to us to teach them how to keep track of their things and to realize the importance of responsibility.

10 Stories of Family Adventures Inspired by "Rash"

Eleven books about families – both real and imagined – traveling near and far, both for parents and their children, one of them by a Parent Co. writer!

Don't Knock the "Mom" Label

Literature, bras, large vehicles, haircuts, jeans, music, movies.What do these things have in common? Having a "mom" contingent.

4 Ways to DIY That Will Actually be Successful

DIY projects do not need to be expensive or complex in order to be fun for the family. Here are few to get you started.

Admiring My Kids For the Role Models They Are

Here are five ways that my kids are my role models and exactly the kind of people I'd like to be when I grow up.

Managing Serious Allergies During the Tween Years

Six years after dianosis, we are now in the thick of dealing with the social elements of food allergies with a tween.

Ditching Antiperspirant May Be Less Offensive Than You Expect

Now that my firstborn has started to work up his own man-stink, I’ve begun to reconsider that puberty rite of passage, antiperspirant and deodorant.

Growing up Is Hard to Do

Both of my children are beginning to fully realize the ramifications of growing up. After all, it’s not called growing down.