Ending the Witching Hour(s)
My baby used to take a third nap. Now he won’t, and he’s turning into a gremlin every evening. What do I do?
My baby used to take a third nap. Now he won’t, and he’s turning into a gremlin every evening. What do I do?
Creating floral centerpieces for the table is one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving. Getting your kids involved to arrange seasonal flowers, leaves, branches, berries, pinecones to decorate the Thanksgiving table is much easier than you think. Follow our flower-arranging tutorial.
I’ve spent a lifetime dealing with vision correction, is my point, and yet the idea of a “high definition” glasses lens sounded… a little too good to be true. Learn about digital lenses, what they are, how you get fitted and that there’s no black magic involved.
Watching teens wade into the dating pool is a special kind of agony. Mine may roll their eyes at me, but these are the things I think they need to know.
How do you help your middle schoolers deal with their roller coaster of emotions and experiences?
We help a mom with three children under five years old with their bedtime sleep routine issues. There’s a lot to learn from here.
Inspired by my fellow contributor Brenda Ponnay’s new children’s book, Secret Agent Josephine in Paris, Chef Ezra and I bake some french baguettes, a great cooking craft for kids.
What’s a fair and realistic division of household responsibility when one parent stays home and the other works outside of the home?
Pilgrim Hats for kids is an easy Thanksgiving craft. Follow our super simple tutorial.
On post-everything hair, skin, body issues…and how to not let them define your self-image.
You may dread the appearance of a kid with a glossy brochure of wares on your doorstep, but school/activity fundraising is here to stay. Here’s why it matters.
There is a misconception that homeschooling is only for the privileged few, but homeschooling is an educational option for single-income, as well as dual-income households.
Give your kids a break from technology and rediscover these old school toys.
Apparently I’m not the only parent alone in my sentiment of being mystified by grade school math. Here’s how to help your grade schooler without having to go back-to-school yourself.
Recognizing my own negative body image issues and instilling a healthy self-image in my 13-year-old daughter.
Want a gluten-free version of the homey chicken casserole creations from your youth, updated to be healthier and more flavorful? Try my veggie-heavy version of Chicken Pot Pie.
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a three-day observation starting on October 31. Its purpose is to honor those who have passed away. Calaveras (or artful skulls) are a common symbol of the holiday. Learn to make Day of the Dead t-shirts with your kids with our free skull stencil and tutorial.
It is inevitable. We all face disappointments in our lives, many times out of our direct control. How we handle those disappointments is up to us. Teaching our children to weather setbacks and failures is one of the more important jobs we face as parents.
The truth is that we all have times when we handle ourselves badly and our kids pay the price. The goal is to find a way to make things right and move on.
The Good News: Rewards got my son potty trained. The Bad News: I have no idea how to stop rewarding him.