Parenting

My 3 secret ingredients to a simple, happy summer with kids

I’ve decided these are the only rules I’m really going to care about this summer.

5 lovable baby gifts—that make the world a little better, too

3. Brain-building wooden blocks that are good for the forest. This company plants 983 trees for every one used! 

Motherhood is an identity crisis. Here are 5 ways to embrace the new you being born

New motherhood changes you in ways you’ve never even imagined.

Save on Baby’s First-Year Gear

7 ways to cut baby gear costs in Year One.

What a Beach Day with Toddlers is Really Like

It's not quite fun in the sun.

Game theory: The secret to teaching kids to play fair

“I cut, you pick." Just one strategy to ensure fairness and satisfaction for your clever tot.

Sperm Donor Siblings

What happens when sperm donors’ children meet their extended family?

To my daughter—this is my vow

“I vow to show you the strength of womanhood.”

Being a stay-at-home parent is harder (and better) than people think

There are so many myths and judgments out there about moms and dads who stay at home. 

This stage will pass—so savor it, mama

Motherhood goes by in the blink of an eye.

Keep cool + carry on: What mamas need to know about baby fevers

How high a fever is too high? We’ve got answers. Plus, what do you do if your little one spikes a temp?

To all the teachers and homeschooling moms out there: I bow down

When I volunteer in my daughter’s class I inevitably ask her teacher if she goes home at night and drinks a bottle of tequila.

So your tot is stubborn, outspoken, and assertive? Aren’t you lucky!

The wild child traits that frustrate you now may be the very ones you come to love as your child matures.

11 tips to survive a road trip with a toddler

11 essentials to let the good times roll on your family's next long-distance voyage.

5 ways to banish boredom for your toddler—and yourself, mama

Not all toddler boredom busters are created equal

3 easy steps to help you to handle the next toddler challenge

1. Acknowledge. 2. Connect. 3. Teach. You got this, mama.

The preschool graduation speech I wish I could give

“You need to learn how to read and write and do math. It would also be helpful if you could fix wireless routers.”

5 reasons having siblings share a room can promote family harmony

#3. Bedtime buddies! There’s nothing like waking up from a bad dream and knowing someone you love is nearby.

Breastfeeding Beyond a Year

Hailey Andresen from Household Mag contemplates her own breastfeeding expectations.

5 DIY activities to discover the world with your curious tot

Super easy activities to promote cognitive development. We could call them “lazy,” but we prefer “energy efficient.”