Articles in Family Life and Holidays

Raising the Next Gene Kelly

on September 01, 2016

Expectations and gender roles are defined for young children long before birth.... Read full article

The Unfinished Family: Struggling with Secondary Infertility

on July 01, 2017

I bought a yellow shirt that read, “I’m a Big Sister!” in a rainbow-glitter font. My daughter was barely two years old, and I knew that having a second child might not happen immediately. ... Read full article

A Special Solution To Sibling Strife

on June 03, 2016

They’d barely tumbled in the door from school when it started. “Mom! I called that seat first!” “Mom! She took two cookies and I only got one!” And there I was, jumping in to play referee...again. ... Read full article

Who Needs a Hot Meal?

on May 03, 2018

I go to take a bite of my food.  Just as the fork reaches my lips, my children ask, “What is for dessert?” They’ve finished their meal, and I’ve hardly had a chance to eat. It is lukewarm at this point which is how I’ve learned to eat my food.... Read full article

Bedtime Magic

on August 01, 2016

Unlocking The Power Of Sleep Cues... Read full article

Are You a Drone Parent?

on March 01, 2017

What exactly a "Drone Parent" is. Take our quiz to see if you fit the bill.... Read full article

When Should You Tell Children About the Easter Bunny?

on April 03, 2017

We all love these sweet moments, but the innocent naiveté can’t last forever. When is it the right time to share that the careful creator of those baskets is not an oversized, bow-tied bunny, but instead mom or dad? ... Read full article

Percentiles Explained: Understanding Your Child’s Growth Charts

on August 01, 2017

Learn how to understand your child’s growth charts.... Read full article

Keeping Your Pet Healthy In The Summer Heat

on August 10, 2016

Summer is the season for fun, but just as you keep your family safe in the heat, it’s important to keep your pets safe too.... Read full article

Can you be Cool in a Minivan?

on August 22, 2017

To my shock and dismay, Suburbans did not have four latch systems. Apparently, there are very few families looking to safely buckle a two-year-old and three newborns. Thus I began my journey into the minivan world.... Read full article