My Kid Is Begging For A Pet. Is It Worth The Risk To My Sanity?
Part of me thinks it could be sweet, and part of me thinks it will ruin our lives.
Have We Lost The Plot On Valentine's Day?
Kids rarely come home from school on February 14th with a feeling of having loved and been loved. Instead, they come home with a bunch of trash.
Help! I’m An Overstimulated Mom Who Is Dreading Halloween
I’m willing to guess that for many 7-year-olds, whatever their parents do on Halloween is of little importance.
Help! I’m Worried My Kid Has The Bad Teacher
There are truly bad teachers in the world, but odds are this is more about fit — and a good lesson in flexibility.
Is There A "Right Way" To Help My Kid With Their Homework?
Most kids need to learn to do homework in the same way they learn to swim or, even better, do their own laundry.
Is Reading My Kid's Texts A Violation Of Her Privacy?
I would never read my daughter's diary — but this is different, right?
Should We Tell Our Kid About Their Autism Diagnosis?
I cannot tell you how many children and teens I know whose self-confidence rises once they get a diagnosis.
How Do I Survive With Kids Home For Winter Break — You Know, Mentally?
The holidays are intense and the pressure on parents to spend magical, connected time with our children? Also intense.
