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7 essays written by parents, for parents

Which is your favorite?

7 essays written by parents, for parents

Which is your favorite?

A mom's fight for her daughter with autism

What she's learned along the way

child's hands holding a plush heart

Behavior + Discipline

Moral Courage: Raising Kids Who Stand Up for What’s Right

Teaching kids kindness, empathy and moral courage

By

Malia Jacobson

Oct 30, 2019

little boy on ipad

Screen Time

Print Stories

Know the Real Dangers of Kids’ Screen Use

Three worries you can actually do something about

By

Emily Cherkin

Sep 26, 2019

Mom-and-adult-daughter-at-home

Family Management

When the Kids Move Home

3 conversations to have when your adult kid moves in

By

Houzz

Oct 18, 2019

rude teen boy bad behavior discipline

Behavior + Discipline

How to Stay Calm When Your Teen Acts Out

Respond to rudeness and bad behavior without losing your cool

By

Laura Kastner, Ph.D.

Sep 24, 2019

grateful boy with mom

Behavior + Discipline

How to Raise Grateful Children

Instill appreciation and gratitude in your children with these tips

By

Rachael Okerlund

Jul 10, 2019

Parent Buzz

Who says there aren't instructions for parenting?

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Single Parenting

25 Practical Ways to Help a Friend Through the Illness or Death of a Spouse

Because ‘Let me know if I can do anything’ isn’t as helpful as it sounds

By

Jenny Lisk

Nov 20, 2019

mother and son hugging

Single Parenting

What I’ve Learned About Widowed Parenting

‘You are not alone’ and other essential messages for newly widowed parents

By

Jenny Lisk

Nov 20, 2019

Single Parenting

This Mother Is on a Mission to Help Widowed Parents

Meet Jenny Lisk, creator of “The Widowed Parent” podcast

By

Patty Lindley

Nov 20, 2019

Our Parenting Picks

Temperaments, tantrums and together time

grumpy girl with mom

Behavior + Discipline

How to Respond When Your Child Says 'No'

In non-negotiable parenting situations, practice these solutions

By

Nicole Schwarz

May 11, 2018

Ages 3 - 5
How to Manage Tearful Drop-Offs

Here's why your kid might be struggling and how to handle it

By
Sarina Behar Natkin
Sep 13, 2019
Grandparenting

What a Grandma Wishes Parents Knew About Helping With the Kids

It's not easy being a granny-nanny

By
Sally James
Aug 22, 2019
Behavior + Discipline
- Anxiety
- Dads
- Hacks
A Mom's Trick to Calm Her Child's Constant Worrying

A behavior analyst develops a 15-minute fix

By
Taylor Johnson
Oct 1, 2018
Behavior + Discipline
How to Handle Their Meltdowns (and Yours)

7 tips for parenting easily distressed kids

By
Laura Kastner, Ph.D.
Sep 26, 2019

Parent Stories

Why I Sent My Young 5-Year-Old to Kindergarten Anyway

Why this mom ignored the preschool teacher

By
Jenn Morson
Jan 9, 2019
Family Management
- Dads
- Millennials
- Moms
Never Say This to Your Friends Without Kids

Being child-free is not an invitation for insensitive comments

By
Jager Weatherby
Jan 15, 2019
Behavior + Discipline
- Boys
- Sex
- Empathy
How Do We Teach Boys About Consent?

Seattle therapist and sex educator Jo Langford gives his advice

By
Sarah Anne Lloyd
Jan 26, 2018
Parent Stories
Stop Saying That Autistic Kids Aren't Empathetic

One mom explains why this misconception is way off-base

By
Grace Alexander
Mar 19, 2018

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