Why Democrats’ Plans For Nationalizing Child Care And Preschool Will Help No One
Just like education, traffic laws, and trash pickup, child care is a local issue, best handled by people closest to the action.
7 Strategies For Creating A Successfully Low-Screen Summer For Your Family
With its carefree field of possibilities, summer is an excellent time to detox your family life of screen overuse. Here’s how to start.
Why You Should Plan A Low-Screen Summer For Your Kids
Sixty percent of American parents think their kids are addicted to screens (yet keep supplying the screens). Here’s why you should change that this summer.
4 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Spring Break With Your Kids
From the beach to the ski slopes, day trips and road trips, the options are endless. Here are a few ideas to help you start planning.
No, Your Politics And Morality Are Not Superior If Children Endorse Them
The only thing more insufferable than child activists prodded along by cynical cultists are adults nodding as if they are listening to Socratic wisdom.
‘Bare Minimum Parenting’ May Be Better For You And Your Kids
Author James Breakwell joins the Federalist Radio Hour to argue why you should stop helicopter parenting and learn to embrace your child’s destiny as devastatingly average.
Forget That Spendy Family Vacation And Take Your Kids On A Road Trip
For only $300, you too can turn your car into a garbage can and make memories for a lifetime.
5 Perfect Mother’s Day Gift Themes And Ideas
I recently asked a bunch of my mom friends from all walks and stages of life: If they could have anything on Mother’s Day, what would it be? Here are their answers.
Stop Saying Rude Things About Having Three Or More Kids Like Will And Kate
The organization cited climate change, economic equality, and the distribution of resources as reasons Prince William and Kate should ‘consider foregoing having a third child.’ Balderdash.
6 Reasons Raising Kids Costs Less Than You Think
Financing child-rearing is complicated and messy, just like the rest of parenthood. But there are plenty of ways your costs could be lower than the average.
When It Comes To Screen Time, Learn To Tell Kids ‘No’
Naomi Schaefer Riley’s new book ‘Be The Parent, Please,’ warns of a growing body of evidence that digital media is harming our kids—and offers practical solutions for raising kids without it.
The Iran Protests Present An Opportunity To Teach Kids About Tyranny
While many news cycles over the last two years have not been G-rated, this is one where I hope children are watching. And let’s be honest, they’re always watching.
Why Holiday Travel With Kids Can Restore Your Hope for Humanity
Americans are not the grumpy travelers so often portrayed in movies or interviewed during travel segments. They are kind, kid-friendly, helpful, and gracious.
No, Kids Won’t Lose Their Wonder If You Tell Them Santa Isn’t Real
To us, Santa Claus was both a historical figure and an imaginary character. We should all embrace the joy of Santa this way, not as our annual chimney sweep.
How We Found Awe In America’s Grandeur Not In DC But On The Way Back
We recently drove from Nashville to Washington DC because we wanted our kids to see the genesis of our country, and the American legacy they’re set to inherit.
Will You Daylight Saving Time Whiners Stop Bothering Me And Work On Getting Rid Of It?
Histrionic complaints about Daylight Saving Time are a stain on our national character. Let’s direct them elsewhere.
4 Ways Your Kids Can Help You Parent So You’re Not Doing It All
It’s okay to vent and complain sometimes. I read Liz Petrone’s viral Facebook post with equal parts awe and empathy. But then we need to be thankful and work smarter.
How To Talk To Your Kids About Death, Shootings, Natural Disasters, And Other Scary Things
While many articles stress that children need to be reassured against the potential for impending doom, I am also loathe to lie to my child.
Why The Latest Study Saying ‘Have Fewer Kids To Save The Planet’ Is Junk Science
In the vast majority of cases, how many kids you have just won’t affect any environmental outcomes. Plus the study on which these articles were based is junk science.
6 Ways To Love Your Infertile Friend
My friend asked me how to balance honesty about the difficulties of fertility with sympathy for her friends who couldn’t have kids. Here are some ideas.
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