Taming the Time Change
If you’ve got little ones at home, chances are you’re not a fan of “spring forward,” the annual Daylight Saving Time ritual that throws off bedtime for kids from coast … read more
Article Category: Parenting
Parenting Perfected
Becoming a parent is one of the most rewarding yet demanding experiences a person will ever have. Thankfully, there are many apps to make life a bit easier. Here’s a … read more
Making Parents Twitch
“Can I get a Twitch account?” my 14-year-old son asked me. I stared at him blankly. I had only just wrapped my head around Fortnite and Snapchat, and now this … read more
Kid Crush
“Oh, how cute.” That’s what crossed my mind when a boy from summer camp asked my oldest daughter to go to the movies. She was in the fourth grade at … read more
Buying Free Time
Do you get into bed every night wishing you had more time in your day? Parenting is a full-time job for many, while others are trying to balance work, family … read more
Frightful Fairy Tales
Glass slippers, fairy godmothers, magic beans and happily ever after. Evil giants, wicked stepmothers, ugly witches and the big bad wolf. Yesterday’s fairy tales and today’s scary stories are filled … read more
Playing Nice in Politics
From vicious media pundits to vigorous dinner party debates to divisive Facebook exchanges, ’tis the season when there’s virtually no escape from politics — and when your kids may come … read more
Silence Is Golden
A visit to a silent retreat is on my bucket list. It seems like the ultimate way to reach a mindful, relaxed and introspective state. Science indicates that silence can … read more
Confessions of a Recovering Homeschooler
Many people think of homeschoolers as a generic lot of religious Luddites who nix technology, lack social skills, grow their own food, live off the grid and want to be … read more
10 Steps to Healthy Competition
Competition can sharpen kids’ skills and drive them to achieve their personal best. But when undue emphasis is placed on winning and excelling, it can be detrimental to a child … read more