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
Article Category: Parenting
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
6 Keys to a Stress-free Morning
School day mornings can be really stressful, with everyone running around like chickens with their heads off rushing to get ready and out the door. But it doesn’t have to … read more
Summer Scene for Teens
Summer camp is a good place to send elementary-age kids so they aren’t sitting around the house bored and so they’ll make friends and learn new things while having fun. … read more
Whine of the Times
Science has proven what parents already know: Whining is the most annoying sound on earth. A recent study published in the journal Evolutionary Biology found that when compared to other … read more
Money Lessons
Most parents give their kids a regular allowance — some a few dollars a week, others substantially more. But is that advisable? And if it is, how much should you … read more
Are Smart Devices Right for Your Family?
If a genie were to grant your every wish, you’d waste no time making demands in your home: “Add milk to my grocery list,” “Lock the doors,” “Help my kid … read more
What Type of Mom Are You?
Aren’t we all a little guilty of labeling other moms? Sure, we all share the common goal of nurturing a happy, healthy family, and we make different choices to get … read more