
Giving Up on My Baby's Happiness Helped Me Find My Own
My goal as a parent shouldn’t be to simply stop my son’s crying and make him happy. Instead, it's my mission to make my son resilient.

I've never had to train a kid to use The John until now. And apparently, I suck at it. So, it might be time to call in the professionals.

15 Tips for Surviving Survival Mode
We refer to those more challenging seasons of parenthood as survival mode. Here's a few things we learned by living though them.

When Babies and Bachelorette Parties Collide, It Doesn’t End Well
Our first attempt at having real grown-up fun with a baby in tow, and it was going perfectly. Until that bus pulled up.
The Life Changing Summer Goal That Only Takes an Hour
One hour. That's all this summer goal requires. It requires pretty much no planning or bucket list making or thought other than keeping your eyes open.

"Ma'am, can I help you with that?" I nod and unkink my back while the boy collecting carts in the parking lot at the grocery store bends down and scoops up my fallen sunglasses. He does it in one f...

Reflections on Everyday Miracles at 36,000 Feet
Am I ho-humming miracles away as I alternately run and stumble and crawl through the increasingly busy demands of a life of mothering four babies?

Kid Made Recipe: Quick Pickled Veggies
When summer produce is at its peak, the time is right for pickling! We love them because they are so easy to make and ready to go in as little as 2 hours.

10 Books for Middle Schoolers to Read Over the Summer
School's out for summer! That means swimsuits, beach trips, summer camp, and loads of summer reading. We've rounded up 10 new books for book-hungry middle schoolers. Five picks are nonfiction and f...

5 Non-Creepy, Non-Biting Summer Bugs to Love
If you're hoping to raise kids who don't run screaming from all things that creep and crawl, start with these guys.

Facing The U.S. Teacher Shortage: Tips for Choosing an Effective School and Teacher for Your Child
The number of college students pursuing degrees in teaching has dropped 50 percent in five years, and the national teacher shortage is now at crisis levels.

Everything I Needed to Know About Parenting, I Learned From the Gorillas at the Bronx Zoo
Observing the family taking up residence in the gorilla enclosure taught me a very important lesson about being an effective dad.

Why Social Media Is Driving My Toddler Crazy
What’s wrong with wanting what everyone else seems to have: a pristine house while raising a messy toddler?

5 ASD-Friendly Products That Make Summer Easier for Every Parent
Let these five products help smooth the hot, exciting, lazy days of summer, whether your kid is on the spectrum or not.

A Little Baby Fat Won't Hurt Them, Except When It Does
Research suggests that even elementary school-aged children associate negative characteristics with children who are overweight.

5 Things to Do While Feeding an Infant Besides Scroll Through Facebook
Mindlessly scrolling on my phone does not make me feel smarter or happier, and it certainly doesn’t bond me to my infant. So I'm trying to do this instead.

10 Things All Remarkable Couples Understand According to a Marriage Therapist
Couples who are happy, insightful, loving, and caring towards one another seem to share some common ideas that shape their relationship in special ways.

My Wrinkly Stomach Won't Stop Me From Rocking This Bikini
Since having babies, the skin around my navel is wrinkly. And when I choose a bikini over a one piece, plenty of thought goes into it.

If Swim Lessons Won't Keep My Toddler from Drowning, What Will?
Do swimming lessons provide any level of protection against drowning or am I just throwing my money down the nasty locker room floor drain at the gym?

There’s a Good Reason for Mommy Brain After All
Turns out that this forgetfulness associated with “Mommy Brain” may actually have a necessary survival function.

You Can Teach Your Preschooler to Research and Think Critically
Starting kids on a path to strong critical reading doesn't have to wait until they can actually read. There are ways you can begin in preschool.

On Armadillos, Icebergs, and Other Futures I Can't Predict for My Kids
As my kids are now I can wade into any situation to see if the water's warm. But I don't know how to teach what I can't predict.

Career Ideas to Harness Your Kid's More Challenging Behaviors
While our kids still let us pretend we have any control over their lives – let’s imagine some bright futures for our (occasionally difficult) kids.

I Let My Daughter Sit in the Car and a Stranger Called the Police
A trip to the department store with an over-tired post sleepover kid turned into a scary encounter we'll remember for a lifetime.