Parenting’s Latest Lingo
When I was growing up, parents were referred to as, well, parents. But nowadays, it is hard to keep up with the trendy terms to describe people who raise children. … read more
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Loaded Questions
They say there are no dumb questions. They are wrong. There are, in fact, many dumb questions. I know because I ask them more often than Kim Kardashian posts a … read more
Fueled by Frustration
“I hate that vest! I’m not wearing it!” “I hate going to the grocery store!” “I hate you!” My kids, especially my 5-year-old, utter “the H-word” more often than I’d … read more
Avoiding Anxiety
Are your kids stressed? Do you want them to learn how to better cope with life’s big and small stressors in ways that are both helpful and fun? Then encourage … read more
A Dad’s Greatest Fear
I knew this day would come eventually, and still I was unprepared. So much fear, so much uncertainty. My daughter stood before me, looking so small but so proud in … read more
Behind Baby’s First Words
“I love.” Those were 1-year-old Dylan Janes’s first words, spoken shortly after his first birthday. (Say it with me: Awww.) He was right on track, developmentally. According to the First … read more
High on Technology
Although we are currently hearing a great deal about the opioid crisis in America, teen drug use is actually declining overall. A new study called Monitoring the Future by the … read more
Courageous Kids
Here’s an unwelcome fact: Most kids will experience bullying at school, even if they’re not directly involved as a victim or perpetrator. Studies show that 70 percent of students witness … read more
Happy-go-yucky
I wrote my name on the sheet of paper along with my children’s names and the time. With that stroke of the pen, my twin toddlers were signed into childcare … read more
Playtime Party Pooper
“Mama, can you please play with me?” My 3-year-old daughter tends to approach me at the worst times. I’m prepping dinner, my hands moist with raw chicken juice. Or I’m … read more