Articles in Family Life

Attitude Alert

on August 10, 2016

Heed this expert advice to banish your child’s exasperating behaviors for good. ... Read full article

Parenting a Child with Exceptional Needs?

on July 01, 2017

You have exceptional needs, too!... Read full article

The Santa Club

on June 03, 2016

You may wonder when the Santa conversation should occur, but—like many other situations—it depends on each individual child and his maturity level. ... 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

"Mama, Can I Help You Bake?"

on June 20, 2016

I revel in the moments of our time together where he’s my willing partner. In our baking moments he is not antagonizing his little brother, not making annoying sounds... but instead he is involved in a real job with me that keeps him smiling... Read full article

What’s a Staddy? Stay-at-Home-Dads

on May 30, 2017

Parenting is more or less a series of trials and errors from which you hope that all parties emerge mentally unscathed, physically healthy, and sufficiently potty-trained.... Read full article

Make Your List!

on April 11, 2018

So, I made my own list: my list of things I want to change about my life. Getting more sleep was at the top.  There is something about writing it down, defining it clearly, that works. I am trying to live by this now. ... 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

Quality Christmas

on November 30, 2016

We have become radical consumers in our culture. Somehow, more has become best. ... Read full article

Smile or Else! A Friendly Guide to Taking Family Photos and Keeping Your Sanity

on October 02, 2017

Despite the effort you put forward, it is easy to wonder if it is worth the hassle and if there is any way to make it through without feeling like you’re family is enduring cruel and unusual punishment. I am here to assure you that indeed, there is. ... Read full article