You Know Hacky Sacks Are Back. But Why?
sourab26 Ask any parent of a teenager and you’ll get the same answer: Hacky sacks are back in a big way. Yes, those stoner symbols of the ‘90s (hello, do you…
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In Defense Of Taking Short Trips With Your Family
Last spring, my family and I took an impromptu trip to Philadelphia to see the rock band Metallica perform in concert. The tickets were affordable, the timing worked for all…
My Ex-Husband Called My Son Fat. Why Did Nothing I Say Stop Him?
My son was 8 years old when his father first forced him to think about the way his body looked. Until that day, I think he thought of his body…
When Should Kids Wear Mouthguards? Dentists Say More Often Than Parents Think
My son is 8 years old when he hops on his friend’s hoverboard, and the two of them glide down the street like one glorious unit, sharing that little slice…
I’ve Spent 10 Years Caregiving For Aging Family. Here’s What I Know.
“Welcome to the sandwich generation,” a friend ruefully announced a few years ago as I described the overwhelming task of juggling young kids, a career and caregiving for aging family…
Here Comes The Sun! 75+ Warm And Wonderful Baby Names Inspired By The Sun
What is more inspiring than the sun? That giant fireball in the sky sustains all life and fills the air around us with warmth and light. Pretty much since the…
Thrifting Has Helped My Daughter Understand Life’s Thornier Topics
It was on maybe my third day of parenting that I realized we would need to find a thrift store. My baby was already too big for about half her…
Our Favorite Childhood Trips We Want To Recreate With Our Kids
There are certain trips that just stick with you, especially when you’re a kid. For me, it was a trip out West during which we visited stayed in Jackson Hole,…
9 Family-Friendly Hotels In New York City
There is something so exciting about taking your kids to New York City for the first time. There’s simply no other place like it in the world, and for my…
125+ Saucy And Flirty Texts To Send To Your Crush (Even If They’re Your Spouse)
Are you desperately trying to get the attention of a certain someone you like? Whether you’re in a serious relationship, keeping it casual, or are actively trying to get your…