Tweets, Texts & Emojis
How did we get to a point in which our communication has become progressively shorter and shorter over time? On Twitter recently there was a hashtag asking people to tell … read more
Article Category: Parenting
The Gender Dilemma
I recently took my daughter to the restroom at a local health food restaurant in a progressive city. As you might expect, the restroom was not labeled “men,” “women,” “family,” or … read more
Teen Parties
Most parents would agree that birthdays are a fairly easy win when the kids are young. Not without great effort and frenzied busyness, for sure, but more straightforward. Star Wars? … read more
The Candy Challenge
It’s no wonder Halloween is among the most eagerly anticipated family holidays. What youngster doesn’t love dressing as a superhero while visiting vibrantly decorated places filled with happy people who … read more
Battling Bullies
One of the biggest challenges parents currently face is how to manage our children’s access to technology. When they are young, we worry about them spending too much time staring … read more
Bad Dreams Are Not All Bad
It’s the middle of the night and you’re in a deep sleep. You hear a cry of “Mommy!” You wake up and realize your child is frightened and needs you. … read more
Romancing the Babysitter
For many parents, the prospect of leaving the children with a babysitter is overwhelming. Not to worry — you already have experience. Finding a sitter is a lot like dating, … read more
The Racism Predicament
You’re enjoying time with your child and a beloved relative when you hear it: The relative casually uses a hateful term, makes a racist joke, or expresses a privileged perspective … read more
Taking the Hassle Out of Homework
Most parents have grappled with a scenario like this: Your child is eager to put the school day behind him and promises he’ll do his homework “later,” since it will … read more
The Connection That Counts
My 5-year-old daughter and I tend to get into major power struggles in the morning. I make her the “wrong” breakfast. She wails like I’m torturing her as I attempt … read more