Parenting Tip: Kids Need More Unstructured Play Time
Being a kid in 2019 is quite different than being a kid in the 1950s, although in some ways...
Category: Parenting
Raising Little Readers in 5 Easy Steps
Losing yourself between the pages of a book isn’t just fun, it’s also incredibly beneficial for your health. As...
Little Things Make Moms Really Happy
Parenthood is definitely one of the most rewarding experiences of a lifetime. It’s also challenging. Whether you’re a mom...
I Struggle with Parenting
Mommy Shamers unite! I’m about to speak some truth that will make your toes curl: Sometimes, I don’t want...
Is Lack of Sleep Negatively Affecting Your Child?
A plethora of scientific evidence shows that most children thrive in atmospheres of structure and routine. Providing a sense...
Why I’m Saying “No” to a Cell Phone
My daughter is 8, loves science, reads far past her bedtime, and wants a phone. I share cool science...
The World Could Use Some More Old-Fashioned Parents
It is absolutely heart-wrenching to read the plethora of articles, social media posts, memes and other online material that...
Mothers and Daughters; How to Keep the Connection
From the time a woman gazes into the eyes of her newborn child, she falls completely and totally in...
Ping Pong, Anyone? Families That Play Together Stay Together
One of the best gift decisions I’ve ever made for my kids at Christmas was to get them a...
How Is Parenting a Dog and a Baby Similar?
My husband and I are about the smallest study sample there is, and I have not conducted any official...