When Parents Move In
When the question of renting came up, my husband offered to let them live with us. So we sat down to talk about what this would look like. Our most important concerns came out first.
Old Parenting
How to Have the Sex Talk With Your Kids
I knew it was coming soon and it's been on my mind for a while. I almost felt like I was in a race with some kid on the playground. Who was going to get to my child first?
How to Potty Train a Boy
When people tell me that potty training a girl is MUCH easier than potty training a boy, a tiny part of me wants to cry. Is this really true?
Dear Baby Blog
This adorable chronicle of two little ones and their mama will brighten your heart. From a great post on having fun with baby boy clothes, to what it was like working and nursing a child with challenges, we think you'll love to keep up with Melissa and her crew.
A Relaxing Weekend Without the Kids
Erin hasn't taken a trip with her husband in six years. It was time.
Talking to Kids about Martin Luther King Jr.
Kids are remarkably perceptive, and with your input, they can deal appropriately with the differences they see--learning to see differences as normal, not as something that determines a person's value.
One Resolution for 2012: Get Out of the House with My Kids
2011 wasn’t a big year for getting out on the town. Or really, out of the house at all for that matter...
H&M Using Fake Models
Some crazy news surfaced last week about H&M's policy of using the same digitally altered model's body over and over. Fake models with only the heads and color changed.
Kids Need an Occupy Movement Too
Domestic uprising at your house? We've got the Occupy Movement signage for your little protestors.
Postpartum Progress
Learn the 6 things every new mom should know about postpartum depression and when you can expect your symptoms to resolve. You'll find resources and help guides to get you back on track and loving life again.
The Cash Only System
Megan is using a new system to teach her kids the value of money, would it work for your family?
A Third Child? Time to Step it Up!
I’d heard from so many people that the third baby is when things really start to go nuts around the house. You know the stories: man-on-man defense to zone; rubber meeting road; three is the hardest. I think they're right...
You're Doing Too Much
Are you screwing up your child's chance of future happiness by making them too happy now?
Deer Hunt Tales
My son Hugh asked me to tell him a story at bedtime a few nights ago. I think I’m a pretty good storyteller, but I realized that all my stories are geared toward adults. Not that they are super dirty or anything (except the best ones)...
Daddy's Little Buddy
My husband is not your typical stay-at-home dad. He enjoys being with our son even on days that are more challenging than others...
Angel on Overtime
We've got a professional level escapee on our hands--what do you do with a kid who's ready to bolt?
Ready for the Genderless Baby?
By now you may have heard about the Toronto parents who are raising a “genderless” baby, unwilling to divulge if their third child is a boy or a girl...
Should students be suspended over Facebook?
A 13-year-old girl posted this status update on her Facebook page: "I wish Osama Bin Laden would have killed my teacher instead of the 3,000 people in the twin towers". Here's what happened after she hit the "Share" button . . .