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.
Why Parents Need To Limit Screens And Make Boredom Great Again
In the era of the smartphone and tablet, boredom is facing extinction. And that’s not a good thing, especially for our children.
Why You Should Consider Starting Your Family Earlier Than You’re Planning
You’re never too young to meet your future spouse. And start your family while you’re still young, because it only gets harder with age.
Half The Fun Of Being A Parent Is Trolling Your Children
Whether it’s telling them the ice cream truck only plays music when it’s out of ice cream, or vegetables will make their eyelashes grow, trolling your kids is endless entertainment.
That Viral Houston Daycare Sign Is Right. Parents, Get Off Your Phones
The sign indicates that large numbers of parents were idling about on their phones all the time. If you live in twenty-first-century America you can instantly confirm this.
4 Steps Towards Ending Mealtime Squabbles With Your Kids This Year
Ellyn Satter’s approach is evidence-based, meaning scientific studies back it up, and more importantly it makes mealtimes easy and enjoyable!
Why We Took Our Six-Year-Old To Watch ‘Rogue One’
Parents need to help their children develop a healthy understanding of death, and what it means. The right films, and the right conversations, can help.
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