Cookie Jar: Citrus-Glazed Sugar Cookies
Unlike traditional rolled and cut sugar cookies, these are scooped and formed into balls before baking, so you can easily whip up a batch in short time (and without breaking …
Delicious Debut: This Book Might Turn Your Kid Into a Foodie
You don’t need a meat thermometer to know that cooking is a red hot part of pop culture. But did you know that even elementary school-age kids can get a …
Thanks to Marvel, It’s Hip to Be In Times Square
My ten-year-old daughter has been wanting to see it “all of her life” and this summer got to experience the Big Apple with its sounds, lights, and huge skyscrapers. Since …
Study on Kids of Same-Sex Parents Yields Results We Can All Learn From
The social scientists compared these results with the population of Australia at large, and found that children raised by gay parents are doing well in regard to their overall health, …
How to Raise a Citizen Kid: Encourage Philanthropy
As parents, we start by taking care of our child’s basic needs: Are they fed and clothed? Is there a roof over their head? These questions are pretty straightforward but …
7 Easy Ways To Make Your Relationship Sizzle
If I can stay awake.) But this 4th of July, try to be inspired by all of those fireworks and put a little sizzle back into your relationship! Just don’t …
Raise Your Hand If You Agree with This Solution to Breastfeeding in Public
And rightly so — a baby’s got to eat. The real shame, though, is that more isn’t being made out of the fact that nursing moms have so few accommodations …
Does Being a New Parent Depress You? Turns Out You’re Not Alone
“Long accustomed freedoms become mere memories. Spontaneity is confined to the trivial: Shall we order pizza or Chinese food tonight?” Sometimes, no matter how well you care for your infant, …
What Do Pregnant Inmates and Doulas Have In Common?
But now, for the first time, a new organization is pushing to provide free doula services for pregnant inmates in Minnesota. The organization is Isis Rising Prison Doula Program and it’s …
30 Festive 4th of July Recipes
The Single Dad Has Entered the Building
Waking up is hard to do. Violet, 5, and Henry, 3, and me, we lay on the failing king mattress, its promise of support and pillow-topped rest now a thing …
Fifth Grader Invents Gadget to Prevent Children from Being Forgotten in Cars
Is the EZ Baby Saver the easy solution to saving young lives? You think it could never happen to your kid, but so many of the guilty parents in these …
The Ultimate Summer Bucket List
Summer shouldn’t just be about avoiding sunburns - it’s about making long-lasting memories as a family! Turn the next few months into a summer to remember by embarking on one (or all!) …
Preserving My Personal Independence in Marriage and Motherhood
There comes a time in every woman’s marriage when she must decide. She has to decide–for herself and herself only–what will make her happy. Because once upon a time, I …
Yet Another Way to Stay Frozen This Summer
Olaf and his love of warm hugs has earned him a cozy spot among Disney’s league of legends, and it has a lot to do with him wondering what frozen …
Red, White and Mickey: 4th of July Ideas Your Kids Will Love!
Looking for a way to add a little more fun to your Fourth of July Festivites? Why not invite your favorite all-American mouse? My kids love Mickey (particularly my six-year-old) …
Why It’s Time to Relax About the Dreaded “Summer Slide”
When your kids got their report cards on the last day of school, did you breathe a sigh of relief that you were done worrying about their scholastic achievement until …
Getting Animated for Planes: Fire and Rescue — My Day as a Voice Actress
When I found out I was going to experience what it was like to be a voice actress on Disney’s Planes: Fire and Rescue, I could not contain my excitement. …
When Your Child’s Ambition Is Greater Than You Ever Imagined
Some children tend to be especially driven, passionate, and intense from the start. They seem to have an endless amount of energy and are willing to give 110 percent each …
Breastfeeding Sand Sculpture Wins Big in N.J. — and with Moms Everywhere
Behind the cozy pair is an angel whose majestic wings frame the scene. The piece placed second late last week among sculptures created by duos in the DO AC Sand …
I Should Have Control Over My Reproductive Life, Not My Employer
I recently started a full-time job at a large, closely held company almost solely for the healthcare benefits which I knew would be provided to me. I figured the extra …
Viral Video Shows How We Could All Be Holding Our Daughters Back
If someone asked you if you were a good parent, I bet you’d reply yes, or that you do your best, or [insert other positive remark here]. You give her …
6 Essentials for a Day at the Park
Now with my older kids home for the summer, when we head out for the day, I have to pack even more essentials to make sure we have everything for …
Valuable Lessons of Charity and Good Deeds for Little Ones
“Pirate and Princess: Power of Doing Good,” is a pro-social touring event to introduce kids age two through seven to the values of doing good, including caring for nature and …
Here’s A Great Summer Reading List For Kids
Every Summer my kids finish sorting the last of their school papers and swear on my yet-to-be-filled grave they’ll never touch another book as long as they live. The kids …
Birkenstocks Are Back: 3 Stylish Ways to Wear the Trendy Sandal
It’s the shoe your mom most likely wore when you were growing up, the one that I swore I would rather die than be caught in: it’s Birkenstocks. Last year, …
Speedy Gonzales Hot Rod Racers & Bugs Bunny World Open At Six Flags
Looking for some fun thrills to experience this summer? These racers will provide lots of action and thrills for kids and parents to enjoy together. The trains at Speedy Gonzales …
The Magic of Disney
I’ve enjoyed sharing my Disney stories and anecdotes with you, but since my days as a regular contributor to this site are coming to a close, I want to take …
My In-Laws Moved to Disney
I want you to see how my family feels when we’re in Disney Parks: Some families spend a week each summer at the beach. When I need to disappear from …
What’s Missing from That Depressing Facebook Video
These are among the photos my friends are posting to Facebook right now, as I write this blog: Two little boys smiling as they flank someone wearing a giant Donald …
Alleged KFC Hoax Grandma: Villain or Modern Day Hero?
Let’s talk about Kelly Mullins. Name not ringing a bell? How about “Grandmother Behind KFC Scarred Girl Hoax?” The fact that there’s a good chance you now know exactly whom …
Melissa Peterman’s Bet on Your Baby Hosting Secret: Eat Snacks and Take Naps
You really can’t help yourself. The first credit Melissa achieved was in a little movie called Fargo. You betcha. Years later Melissa cracked us up as Barbra Jean on Reba. …
Staying Sane During a Separation, a Move, Starting a New Job — Oh, and Being a Mom of Three
There are moments when I feel a panic attack is creeping out of my roiling belly, up my throat, and threatening to leave my body in the form of tears, …
How Moving to New York City Turned Me into a Minimalist
It was a bittersweet decision for us to pack our family up and away from the life that my kids have always known. While it was a practical move in …
My Baby Reminds Me With His Eyes How Lucky I Am
I am not one who spends too much time on self-pity, but after countless months of not achieving a healthy pregnancy and 12 losses behind us, the challenges caught up …
