Spotify | Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Audible Parenting, while wonderful, is tough. Every parent knows that. And while some of the parenting challenges that previous generations faced are still applicable today, there are whole new challenges that we’re experiencing that have…
School is back in session — and for many parents, the days of packing lunches are, too. Whether you’re a pro at the lunchbox game or just starting out with a kiddo entering kindergarten, packing school lunches can be about…
Back-to-school season is in full swing for some and fast approaching for others. And while kids are concerned about homework, whether their teacher will be strict, and which friends will be in their class, parents have a whole different set…
No matter how hard you try, there will come a point in your parenting journey when you say something you assumed was harmless—but wasn’t. You might not notice it at first. It could even be something you grew up hearing…
The living room is called the living room for a reason. Aside from the bathroom and kitchen, it’s usually the most used room (by most people). From movie nights to homework, holiday gatherings to LEGO builds, there’s no place better…
Families looking for beach days, hikes through the jungle, and visits to ancient Maya ruins will find that the Central American country of Belize is an excellent vacation spot. I spent a few days deep in the rainforest before heading…
Getting the kids out of the house in the morning isn’t easy—especially at the beginning of the school year. They have to adjust to an early wake-up time, generally rush to get ready, and become reacquainted with all the regulating…
As a mom to a high-school freshman and a fifth-grader, I sometimes feel like I’m running a side hustle as an Uber driver—without enjoying the benefits of the extra cash. Sigh. Needless to say, I know what it’s like to…
Hooray! Hollywood has finally caught on to the fact that a mom’s life doesn’t end after divorce, a woman’s sex drive doesn’t expire after having kids, and female beauty only gets better with age. We’re referencing, of course, the recent…
Whether you’re expecting a tiny bundle or your baby-making days are long over, name trends are endlessly fascinating. In the past few years, we’ve seen grandpa names for girls, atmospheric options, and X-tra monikers top the trend lists—and then we…