Mr. Sandman Bring Me a…Smart Kid?
As parents we know that sleep is important for our kids and ourselves. One of the biggest struggles many parents face is …
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The Power of Words
There was recently a fascinating story on NPR about closing the achievement gap between high and low-income children by …
When Does Merchandising Go Too Far?
I recently read an article in the New York Times that reported how the Walt Disney company just started a new division …
Affluence as a Risk Factor
Although poverty is a well-documented risk factor for children at a variety of level, affluence (and the parenting …
Naughty and Nice: The Origins of Compassion
With the holiday season upon us, I’m thinking about compassion today. As parents, most of want to instill an …
A Down-to-Earth Look at Feminism and Motherhood
Feeling the mid-week slump? How about a (possibly) controversial topic to spice things up? Seriously, I wrote this post …
When Do Babies Become Social?
As a parent you will probably never forget that moment, when your baby was around six weeks old, when he or she smiled …
What Dory and Nemo Can Teach Us About Parenting
Summer is quickly coming to an end and ours has been a busy, enjoyable one. My boys (ages 3 and 7) are finally old …
Connecting with Kids: The Way to Win Their Hearts
When my 7-year-old started kindergarten a couple of years ago, I was struck by how different our interactions became. …