Parenting

If we’ve said it once, we’ll say it a million times: READ OUT LOUD TO YOUR KIDS.

Being a teenager today is no joke. But it is a game. And a dangerous one at that.

It's a new year, and that means new apps on your tweens' and teens' phones. While the old standbys like Snapchat and Instagram are still going strong, there's no shortage of social media, video-sharing, and homework-help apps that are popular but not necessarily household names. Of course, it's nearly impossible to keep up with every hot new app, which makes knowing the risky features -- like interaction with strangers, anonymity, privacy concerns, and iffy content -- a solid first step. But it's still important to know the specifics of what's on your kid's device and whether or not you'll allow it to stay there.

If you've ever uttered "I'm the worst mom ever..." in your head or aloud, this article is for you. Silence mom guilt with these three tips.

Look, there are obviously great dads out there. But the fact remains that imbalance in parental weight exists. And it needs to change—STAT.

I'm convinced there's a better way to do all of this.

Kate could care less about what you have to say regarding her comments about raising her daughter to be "genderless", because that's not really what she said and context is everything, okay?

I make my kids listen to 4 podcasts a month as their cell phone "payment". It's simple, $35 or 4 podcasts? They choose podcasts every time. Here's the big list!

It's the latest trend in kids' birthdays and it's about to make parents' lives easier or...balloon into another problem entirely.

Move over Denmark, there’s a new “happiest people” in town.

As a mother of three young sons, this hits close for me and I can promise you that none of the "boys will be boys" nonsense is tolerated over here.

While you are busy Marie Kondo'ing your closets don't forget to clean up your family's devices!

Don’t miss these signs.

Bored kids are happier, healthier kids.

This is a quick and easy goal setting worksheet and activity we did as a family for New Years. It encompasses filling in the blank on 2 statements. Includes free printable and instructions.

Netflix and Relax For New Years! Need a kid friendly countdown for the early birds in your fam? Netflix's got you covered.

How An Episode Of Chopped Junior Changed The Way I Parent

Think about it ... can we actually ever reach our full potential? Can we actually help others reach their full potential? And if we can, then what? Do we stop learning, stop growing, stop asking questions, stop dreaming?

The longer I'm a mom, the less I really know. I'm probably not alone in this. But here are a few things I do know . . .

Replace guilt with grace, and look for the little moments.

Do your kids start speaking in tongues, crying, releasing their bowels and clinging to you when you walk in the door?

Motherhood is middle of the night wake up calls for a glass of water or a fan or a light or a blanket or a bear or . . .

I had to make some conscious choices about exactly what I wanted to do, how I wanted to feel.

Grit. Patience. Flexibility. Perseverance. Our kids want to develop these traits.

Growth begets growth. For our kids and for us.

Only HALF of American families have practiced a HOME FIRE DRILL—but 9 in 10 structure fires happen in the home!

Want happy, productive, well-behaved kids? TELL THEM WHY!

Exchange your old car seat for some major Target discounts, but do it fast before this deal runs out!

Turns out being a free-range parent and not wanting your kid to die are not mutually exclusive.

If our education is founded solely on our ability to learn facts, we will not succeed in a Google and Wiki world.

California-San Diego estimated that adults read the equivalent of 100,000 words, or 83 newspaper articles, every day.

Psychologists say allowing your kids to be bored during the summer is actually a good thing. Read on to find out why.

Reclaiming Our Passion, Purpose, and Sanity

Working moms can absolutely raise happy and well-adjusted kids and this Harvard Study has the research to prove it.

I'm the mom that is emotionally compromised when school starts. I can't explain it - I just know that I am a wreck.

Keeping your kids safe in open water can be a huge job with hazards you can't predict, use these tips for guidance!

Yep. Just wait a minute. (Or four beats)

An aunt is the third parent every kid needs.

Father's Day? We need dads who show up, not dads who just have fun.

From dirty diapers to dainty toenails, you know who you are.

This recent trend is one I’m 100% on board with, and you better be, too. Because it could save your life.

There is a pervasive image of fathers as slackers in the media but I am a firm believer that we should celebrate dads.

If you give a toddler a broom, you'll get a teenager who cleans his room.

I interviewed both my husband and son to bring you the riveting, enlightening insights that flow from our home.

It's everybody's favorite phrase.

Hearing 'sorry' doesn't make everything okay.

I work full-time and dread having my kids on summer break. Here's how I stay sane and try to curb the major FOMO

Did you know your Amazon Prime membership has more perks than two day shipping?

As my kids have gotten just a bit older, I’m ready to shift gears a little bit. To shift from “Entertainment Director” to “Life Coach.” It sounds so boring, right? Here me out.

I love a good list. LOVE. THEM. A few years ago, I covered our kitchen chalkboard in this epic Summer Bucket List.