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50 Shades of Mom: 50 Things Every Kid Needs to Hear
Posted on May 14, 2012
By Josie Brown
Author of The Baby Planner
More disturbing than TIME magazine’s cover is its headline: “Are You Mom Enough?” That answer can’t be measured in the years it takes to wean your child. Certainly there is no definitive black-and-white answer to that question. Forget about being the best mom in the world. You’re the best mother to your children if you say these 50 things.
The 8 Basic Principles of Attachment Parenting
Posted on April 6, 2012
From natural births to co-sleeping, Mayim Bialik, Ph.D. defines this growing style of parenting in her book, Beyond the Sling: A Real-Life Guide to Raising Confident, Loving Children the Attachment Parenting Way.
When the Thin College Admissions Envelope Doesn’t Say No (or Yes)
Posted on March 29, 2012
A letter from your child’s top college choice arrives. It’s thin, rejection-letter thin. Yet it’s not a rejection letter. Nor is it an acceptance letter. Welcome to the “likely letter,” says Andrew Ferguson, author of Crazy U: One Dad’s Crash Course in Getting His Kid Into College.
How to Write a Book: A Confession by Scary Mommy
Posted on March 28, 2012
By Jill Smokler
Author of Confessions of a Scary Mommy
Once I landed my book deal, I had visions of becoming a writer. I would camp out at Starbucks and nurse my cup of coffee while typing furiously on my laptop. I would slave away through the early morning hours, burning the midnight oil. I would be driven and dedicated and productive. Sadly, my process looked more like this…
Saturday Night’s All Right for Dining (Solo)
Posted on March 22, 2012
By Jill Smokler
Author of Confessions of a Scary Mommy
Have you ever wondered how to tell if an unknown woman is a mother or not? Well, there is one sure-fire way to tell the mothers of the world from non-mothers of the word and it doesn’t even involve checking their stomachs for stretch marks. Walk into a restaurant, alone, on a Saturday evening. When prompted for the number in your party simply respond, “One.”
The Duggar Family’s Internet Safety Tips for Kids
Posted on March 22, 2012
Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar of TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting share how they protect their kids from inappropriate content on the web. (Hint: Be sure to deny access to search engines!) From A Love That Multiplies: An Up-Close View of How They Make it Work.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Exercise for Children
Posted on March 19, 2012
Having a hard time getting your children excited about exercise? It’s important to raise active kids who move their bodies every day, but it’s also important to make physical activity fun—not a chore to be endured, says David Walsh, Ph.D., author of Smart Parenting, Smarter Kids: The One Brain Book You Need to Help Kids Grow Brighter, Healthier, and Happier.
How To Ensure That Your Children Become the Worst Sleepers Ever
Posted on March 14, 2012
By Jill Smokler
Author of Confessions of a Scary Mommy
There are no rights and no wrongs in parenthood. We all learn and we go and do the best we can and that’s called success. We’re talking about raising children, after all, not taking the SATS.
My Child Is Embarrassed to Be Seen with Me: What Do I Do?
Posted on March 13, 2012
By Susan Stiffelman, MFT
Author of Parenting Without Power Struggles
Welcome to the club. I don’t know if this phenomenon took place in ancient Rome, when adolescent girls walked at a disturbing distance from their toga-wrapped fathers for fear of being associated with someone “so embarrassing,” but I do know that in today’s society, there is a phase of life where the mere presence of a parent can feel like social suicide.
5 Ways to Make Sick Kids Feel Better through Intuitive Healing
Posted on March 6, 2012
By Mayim Bialik, Ph.D.
Author of Beyond the Sling
Between our 6 and 3 1/2 year-old boys, we have dealt with just about every ailment, sickness, flu, and boo-boo in our house. However, neither of them have ever been on antibiotics nor admitted to any hospital. I don’t tell you this so you think I’m amazing or special. I’m not; I’m a nervous mother hen as much as the next person.
How Not To Hate Your Child’s Birthday
Posted on March 5, 2012
By Jill Smokler
Author of Confessions of a Scary Mommy
My middle child is the only one of my three who was actually planned. The others were, as I will tell them one day, the best surprises of my life! But, surprises nonetheless. Being the surprises that they were, my husband and I never gave a single thought to timing or spacing; it simply wasn’t on our radar. Had we, however, we certainly wouldn’t have any of our children during the month of March.
No More Timeouts, No More Tiger Moms: How to Discipline Your Kids by Disciplining Yourself
Posted on February 28, 2012
By Mayim Bialik, Ph.D.
Author of Beyond the Sling
A major component of Attachment Parenting is what’s known as Gentle Discipline. Here’s what people say about it: “Gentle Discipline only works for small families, at-home moms, mellow kids, inhumanly super-patient moms who must possess alien DNA.” You name it, I’ve heard it. But by nurturing respect and empathy, we teach self-discipline and encourage children to be the best that they can be.
Why Where Your Kid Goes to College Doesn’t Matter
Posted on February 16, 2012
College admissions are booming in 2012, with schools seeing record numbers of applicants. But before you and your child stress about their odds, remember: They’re going to live full and happy and successful lives, and if their destiny is otherwise, no top-tier school will change it. At least that’s what Andrew Ferguson, author of Crazy U: One Dad’s Crash Course in Getting His Kid Into College, told himself while he waited to hear where his son got into school.
