No one wants to die, and if we can avoid it by forcing kids to call us “Nona” instead of “grandma” or “Pretty Dancer” instead of “Aunt Aimée,” we will certainly try. Now even men are attempting to escape the specter of aging via linguistics, firmly insisting to their toddlers, “‘Dad’ is my father. Call me ‘Papa.’” Key Takeaways: For

Does being an intense mother make women unhappy? Women who believe in intensive parenting — i.e., that women are better parents than men, that mothering should be child-centered, and that children should be considered sacred and are fulfilling to parents — are more likely to have negative mental health outcomes, according to new research. Key Takeaways: Various media outlets are

American moms have officially been jealous of Finnish parents since 2013 when news broke in the U.S. that each new Finnish mom gets a cardboard box full of baby must-haves meant to serve as babies crib . Is behind most of the regional baby box programs in the U.S., and sells its basic Bed Box with just the box, mattress,

According to a recent study, nearly one third of American babies are born by cesarean section. This type of birth seems to be affecting the gene pool of humans in ways that many didn’t expect. More children with heads too large to fit through the birth canal are being delivered by c-section. A bigger head is healthier, but these children

Disneyland is supposed to be the best time of a kids live, but there are mistakes that can be made as parents when going on this vacation. Not planning meals, or skimping on the hotel room are ways to limit the fun and add stress to the parents on this trip. Be prepared. Key Takeaways: A while ago I wrote

Taking good pictures can be a difficult task, taking good pictures for Christmas cards can be even more difficult. It may seem like you are snapping pictures all year though you cannot find the right one. This happens to everyone, your family members will just have to forgive you for the card. Key Takeaways: No matter how hard I try

Santa is everywhere you look during the holiday season, and that can be confusing for children. Seeing so many Santas inevitably brings up the question, “Is Santa real? And if Santa is real, which Santa is real?” No parent wants to lie to his or her child. And no parent wants to burst the magical bubble that makes the holiday

Most of us spend too much time multi-tasking, working with checklists and spreading ourselves too thin, then feel frustration at our lack of progress. Co-authors Gary Keller and Jay Papasan challenge us in their book to get big by thinking small. You achieve success not by working more but working less. Simply put, trying to do too much doesn’t work.

You may know that the American Academy of Pediatrics and other experts recommend limiting screen time in exchange for active, engaged play. But once you’ve turned off the TV and powered down the iPhone, you may be thinking, “Now what?” Try these 15 ways to get your kiddo started on an active life. Key Takeaways: I’ve always thought that one

For many parents, the holidays are always stressful. The heightened expectations, financial stress and packed schedules that most parents experience around the holidays can make this time of year as difficult as it is wonderful. Now consider the impact this additional stress is likely having on your adopted child, who is probably experiencing loss and grief, reliving vivid memories or