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Summer's Quest for Independence: You Might Be Surprised by All Your ASD Kid Can Do
Why not use the freedom of summer to tackle issues such as responsibility for household tasks or personal independence and growth?
Finding My Way Around "Advancing Age" and Into Motherhood
Advancing Age got the last laugh when two weeks later we got the news that I wasn’t pregnant. I needed to take a long hard look at my 40-something body.
5 Ways to Get Your Teenager Out of Their Room This Summer
In a study that will surprise exactly zero parents, teenagers were found to be at exceptionally high risk of leading a far too sedentary lifestyle.
Science Says Toddlers Are Smarter Than Apes, Barely
In early infancy, kids and apes aren't all that dissimilar in their physical and communication milestones. By toddlerhood, it's shifted, but only a little.
I raised you to be a compassionate, independent young man. Instead of celebrating your incredible victory (and mine) I remain steadfastly stuck in the past.
The Summer Nights I Want My Kids to Remember
I’m fond of all our summer days, but it’s expansiveness I crave, the flow state of summer where time melts and boundaries blur.
6 Moderately Creepy But Sort of Sweet Things to Do With Your Baby's Umbilical Cord
If you find yourself in the possession of an umbilical cord stump you can’t seem to part with, consider the following uses, courtesy of the moms in my town.
Why Our Reasons For Crying Shift as We Age
Humans cry for a multitude of reasons, and the reasons change as we develop.
10 Science Books for Every Budding Einstein
If your child is showing an interest in science or if you’d like them to learn more about the premise of the natural world and beyond try these books.
10 Women From the '80's Who Rival Wonder Woman's Badassery
I never felt at a loss for female heroes. We had our fair share growing up in the '80s.
Why Not Passing My Passivity On to My Daughter Is Top Priority
How much will she miss out on if she doesn’t ask? The unasked-for promotion. The raise. How much will she shoulder?
Questions About Salary History Might Make the Pay Gap Worse for Women and Mothers
Can employer asking prospective employees about their salary history perpetuate the gender pay gap? Lawmakers across the country are starting to say, “Yes.”
The Little Trips That Make the Big Impressions
Vacation is one of the few places you come back richer than when you left. And one doesn’t need to spend a ton of money in order to make extraordinary memories.
If You're Not Zooey Deschanel, Bangs are Never the Answer
Pregnancy is a time when a woman is tempted to alter her appearance in some way to break the monotony of inexorable weight gain and emotional fatigue.
A Simple Reassurance Family Vacation is Worth the Hassle
The kids are over-sugared, overstimulated, over-sunned, overstuffed, and off schedule. Remind me again why we go to the trouble?
How to Give Yourself a Timeout After a Mom Meltdown
We don’t want to set a pattern of uncontrolled emotions for our children. How do we handle those moments that push us over the edge?
How to Let it Go When All You Want to Do is Stew
You deserve to live your best life, and harboring resentment and negativity isn’t it.
Kid Made Recipe: Super Rainbow Breakfast
Stripey toast, rainbow fruit kabobs and a quick yogurt hack will put a smile on everyone’s face, and start the day off right. Good morning indeed!
5 Tips for Your Kid's First Trip to the Movies
If you have little kids, you have to put a bit more thought into a visit to the multiplex, especially the first time you go.
The Truly Accommodating Splash Park Every Special Needs Parent Should Know About
Morgan's Island Water Park is the place where kids with special needs aren't just included; they are ushered in with open arms and free admission.
The Best Way to Support Your Kid's Coach? Let Them Do Their Job.
It's easy to become over-invested in our kid's sports experience. But the foundation should always include respecting their coaches.
We Have to Dance Even When the World Is Sh*t
"Mommy," Maria asked, leaning into me enough that her loose curls brushed into my lap, “if Nona is dead, is it okay for Gabby to keep dancing?”
Having a Baby Changes Everything, or So They Say
There's no denying it, our kids slow us down. Which is exactly why we should take them with us.
Subscribe to Parent Co. on YouTube! In 2000, Elizabeth Kolbe suffered a C6-7 spinal cord injury when her and her mother, Cindy, were in a car accident. With the help of her family and friends, B...