Older women often approach me and tell me how wonderful this time is with young kids but sometimes all I can think to respond is “but you’re not IN it. You’re not the one waking up to the sound of screaming at 2am. You’re not the one struggling to find a moment to...
There is SO much parenting advice out there about every topic imaginable and conflicting opinions on every method under the sun. If you can find one specialist that says you MUST do things this way, you are certain to find an expert who claims the exact opposite. The...
3 tips to getting more enjoyment out of your holiday season by doing less: Get all your extended family/friend gifts on Groupon. For gift giving think experiences or activities vs objects. What does the recipient like to do? Get a massage. Go out to eat. Go to the...
In a survey of a thousand families, Ellen Galinsky, the head of the Families and Work Institute, asked children, “If you were granted one wish about your parents, what would it be?” Most parents thought their kids would say spending more time with them, but they...
When adopting children it is clearly important to find ways to help them bond and connect with your family. You can give them all your love and nurturing and take care of their basic needs, but is that enough? How do you actually help them assimilate and feel like...
Being in nature with your children doesn’t have to be extravagant. Even frequent exploring of your backyard or a local park can provide immense benefits as well as the occasional camping or hiking trip to big national parks and more rugged wilderness. ...
