Mom 101
How (and Why!) I Turned Myself into a Morning Person
I set my alarm for 5:15 am. It buys me almost two peaceful hours before the morning mayhem of breakfast and getting my kids out the door to school begins. Why? I need the peace!
I Share a Number of Secret Code Words with My Daughter: Why?
I’ve never been told, ‘I hate you,’ and I’ve never heard my tween slam a door. Why? Because the code words we say to each other prevent it. They also keep her safe.
Last Night’s Oscar Screw up Is an Important Lesson on Being a Good Loser
The worst screw up in Academy history presents an excellent teaching moment for parents.
Are Mid-Life Crisis Babies the Next Big Thing?
The latest trend, when it comes to pregnancy, seems to be women in or near their forties asking their spouses to get a reverse vasectomy. I call this the ‘mid-life crisis baby craving’.
Toddlers versus Teenagers: Which Is Worse?
Raising a teenager while also raising a toddler at the same time is overwhelming. I’m not sure which is harder.
12 Incredibly Easy Ways to Involve Your Toddler in the Kitchen
‘Me do!’ ‘Me do!’ When toddlers just want to ‘help’, here are 12 jobs to give them in the kitchen.
I’m a Carpool Convert and It Made Me a Better Parent
Want to really know what’s going on in your child’s life? Carpool!
How to Talk to Your Kids About Trump
The ‘why’ of the US election is a difficult one to understand even for adults, there are many teachable moments here. It will not be easy to talk to kids about this, but it is necessary.
Baby on the (Left) Hip: The Neat Reason We Carry Babies on our Left Sides
There’s a fascinating (and very scientific) reason why we tend to carry our babies on our left hip.