Imagine you’re a fairy godmother with a magic wand that can bestow one—and only one—gift on your child. What gift would you give?
- Success in life
- Great health
- A fantastic education
- Emotional intelligence
Loving the Family Life
Parenthood
How I Taught My 7-Year-Old Daughter about Consent
If you’ve ever tried to have a conversation with a teenager about anything having to do with bodies…
Like hygiene. Menstruation. Or (god forbid) sex…
You know the feeling of screaming into a black hole while the cosmos swallows your last breath. 😉 [Read more…] about How I Taught My 7-Year-Old Daughter about Consent
Lisa Zarcone Breaks the Silence on Child Abuse
No one knows what happened to you as a child like you do.
Our childhoods are intensely private. Much of what happened to us took place behind closed doors. Even our own family members don’t know everything that happened to us. [Read more…] about Lisa Zarcone Breaks the Silence on Child Abuse
How Do You Make Your Kids Feel Special But Not Narcissistic?
Every night before going to sleep, my daughter and I snuggle in bed and talk. She tells me what’s on her mind, what’s worrying her, what she really wants Santa to bring her for Christmas.
One night not long ago, I was telling her about the American women’s soccer team [Read more…] about How Do You Make Your Kids Feel Special But Not Narcissistic?
Finding Your Way When a Miscarriage Changes Everything with V. Lakshmi
Everyone knows what to do when a couple loses their baby. They bring comfort, food, and support. They attend the funeral. They grieve together.
But what if a couple loses their unborn child because of a miscarriage? [Read more…] about Finding Your Way When a Miscarriage Changes Everything with V. Lakshmi
Now You’re a Single Mom: 5 Stages from Grief to Acceptance
I’m terrified.
My daughter is coming down with the flu. She’s already taken one day off school. I can’t take any more time off. I’m a single mom; I’ve got bills to pay.
I try to get some work done but [Read more…] about Now You’re a Single Mom: 5 Stages from Grief to Acceptance
Why I Still Believe in Unicorns—And You Should, Too
Unicorns have gone downhill.
They’re all rainbow sparkly now. Silly. You can even buy unicorn poo.
Little girls still love unicorns. My daughter has more than half a dozen. They’re purple, green, pink, rainbow. [Read more…] about Why I Still Believe in Unicorns—And You Should, Too
3 Lessons to Teach Your Kids about Love
We teach our kids the things they need to know.
To be thankful. To be responsible. To be polite.
We teach them about family and kindness and honesty.
But sometimes we forget to teach them about love. [Read more…] about 3 Lessons to Teach Your Kids about Love
Better than Bleach: Kid-Friendly Household Cleaners
My mother was from the bleach generation.
A little bit of bleach cleans everything better.
Our toilet cleaner had bleach in it. Our kitchen spray.
The wipes she used to clean up spills. [Read more…] about Better than Bleach: Kid-Friendly Household Cleaners
How to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids
Meditation and non-violent communication were part of the core curriculum in my daughter’s kindergarten class.
There were murmurs that this kind of “hippie school” wouldn’t prepare kids for the real world. Not enough academic rigor. Too much time spent in the woods. [Read more…] about How to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids
