General Parenting

You do NOT want to be a stay-at-home dad

You may think being a stay-at-home dad is all snuggles and cartoons, well, you're wrong, all wrong. I sure do miss going to work every...

Teaching Kids Self Advocacy

What does it mean to teach self-advocacy? And why is it important? Self-advocacy is the ability to recognize one’s needs and have the tools to...

Footnotes: Thoughts from the margins of a mom’s life

When I was a kid, I used to watch movies with my cousin Ross. One evening, circa 1990, while sitting on the floor watching...

Don’t Dread School Picture Day

If you are anything like this mom, you are counting on your child's school pictures featuring your child at his or her best. After...

Shopping at Costco with Kids: A Survival Guide

Without proper planning, an Costco trip with kids can bring a parent to his or her knees. Hopefully, these tips I've learned over the...

Ten Tips for Flying With Children

Plane travel has become tedious with long waits and increased security, making flying with children a challenge. But, even with all the inconveniences of...

The Loudest Silence

"Push on my belly." On the surface it seemed like such a simple request from my wife. Once I completed her request, I'd never seen...

Five Tips for Choosing a Pediatrician

For first-time parents, or parents who are looking for new pediatric care, choosing a pediatrician is a big decision. The doctor you pick will...

Coping With “Kid-sickness”

As a parent, you go to great lengths to play an important role in the life of your child, and as a result, their...

Playdates Gone Bad

Who hasn’t experienced a playdate they thought would never end? Maybe your son’s pal from school has arrived for the afternoon and views your...

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