From Romance to Roomies: How We’re Fighting for Our Marriage While Raising a Little One

Most couples who desire to have kids have a blissful picture of little ones filling the home with laughter, beautiful messes, and just lots and lots of love. But nobody […]

How to Talk to Kids About War and Conflict

“But, why?” I hear this question dozens of times from my curious toddler and my adolescent students. Whether it’s about mundane rules or moral conflicts, kids often turn to us […]

Raising Kids Who Speak Up: Why I Allow My Daughter to Answer Back

I’d like to think that I’ve done my job as a parent if my child grows up knowing what she wants, how to stand her ground, and when to speak […]

When Your Kid Asks Tough Questions: A Parent’s Survival Guide

You’re in the middle of something totally normal – maybe folding laundry or making dinner – and your kid throws a question that feels like a pop quiz you didn’t […]