Baby
How To Handle Baby Name Regret
You love the baby but not the name. What do you do when you regret giving your baby his/her name?
Big Kid
Lesson Learned: Kids and Instagram
Last week, my my 11-year-old son asked if he could sign up for an Instagram account. This was definitely an eye-opening experience for me and my husband and taught us an important lesson about our kids online.
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Dear Cal: Advice To My Teenage Daughter (Part 1)
A couple of life lessons I have learned and want to pass on to my 13-year-old daughter, Cal, before she enters high school about age and frenemies.
Big Kid
Lesson Learned: All Apologies
One of my teens learned a hard lesson about not always getting the apology you deserve, and I realized I have a long way to go in this area, too.
Big Kid
Lessons From An Accidental Homeschooler
I never thought I’d homeschool my kid, but somehow this is where we ended up. Spoiler: We both kind of love it.
Pregnancy
Lesson Learned: Should You Come Clean About Your Pregnancy When Interviewing for A Job?
How to deal with the interviewing process when you are expecting.
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What To Know About Taking Your Kids to Their First “Real” Concert
There are obviously a lot of variables that go into when a kid is old enough for his first “real” concert, but in my opinion, 11 or 12 years-old is ideal. Not only are the children probably fans of the artist and know his or her songs by this age, but they’re able to sit still during the boring wait times and they won’t get too exhausted when the hour gets late.
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Dear Cal: Advice To My Teenage Daughter (Part 2)
A couple of life lessons I have (not) learned and want to pass on to my 13-year-old daughter, Cal, before she enters high school about basic life preparedness.
Relationships
Update On: The Homeless In-Laws
An update from a letter writer on a particularly hairy and sticky family situation and lessons learned for the future.
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Making Our Moments Count
When did life become so short? Why did I wait so long to make the most out of my time with my daughter? Notes on the long and the short of motherhood.
Your Life
Single Mom: 5 Tips for Bringing Vacation Home with You
If you want to keep your vacation buzz going long after you’ve gotten home, try these 5 simple tips that might just help you keep your stress at bay.
Relationships
Five for Fighting
Lessons learns from a verbal altercation that can be applied to relationships and life in general.
Big Kid
In Defense of Youth Sports
Several of my young children are competitive athletes. These are the lessons my children have learned over the years from involvement in youth sports.
Big Kid
Give Your Kids a Quick Lesson in Phone Etiquette. Because They Probably Need It.
With the influx of online communications, kids aren’t always learning proper phone etiquette but these skills are important. Luckily, teaching them is easy.
Your Life
Why Didn’t You Tell Me About This?: Adventures in New Puppy Life
You think you’re prepared for a new puppy… until you get a new puppy. Here’s how one family is trying handle the colossal shift of raising a new puppy.
Travel
Family Trip Advice: Pack Away Your Expectations
When heading out for your family trip this summer, be sure to pack your swimsuit, your books, and your expectations. That’ll make it a good trip for everyone.
Your Life
Life is Like a Box of Lipstick
Sometimes it takes being forced to try something new for us to realize what we’re doing isn’t the best thing for us, whether it’s love or just lipstick color.
Relationships
Sharing the Work of Parenting: What I Learned By Giving My Partner Some Room
What I learned when I stopped hovering and started giving my partner some room to be the parent they always were.
Big Kid
Parenting Lessons from Ferris Bueller: Taking Teens Out for the Day
Going out to explore the world with your teenagers, or Cameron, isn’t always easy. But Ferris and I can tell you that without a doubt, it’s always worth it.
Money & Work
Use Back-to-School Budgets to Teach Kids Money Management
We list some ways that parents can use back-to-school shopping as a lesson in money management by putting the kids in charge of their own budgets!