To be clear, we have nothing against screens; there is a time and a place for them. As parents, they are a tool in our summer parenting survival kit. But at a certain point in the summer, it can feel like the only tool we have left. Perhaps camp has ended, or friends...
Sunscreen for kids is one of those necessary evils every parent deals with in summer. Most kids will whine or try to wriggle their way out of it, making it feel like you’re trying to put sunscreen on a wild animal instead of a kid. Plus, trying to decide which...
Kirsten Jones is a former D1 athlete and Nike executive, and also a mom of three. As a Sports Parenting Coach for over ten years, she has been guiding parents through the sometimes rocky terrain of youth sports. More recently, she’s shared that same guidance in her...
When your child goes to college, it can feel like a big, and scary step—for both parents and child. Even if your child is totally academically prepared for this next challenge, being away from home and managing their own lives, day in and day out, is a whole different...
Chores are a parenting tool as old—and commonly used—as time out or counting to three. Scalable for kids of all ages, chores have benefits beyond what parents might realize. Establishing a chore system, however, can feel like a lot. We turned to Dr. Aliza Pressman,...
What Does It Really Mean to Be Neurodiversity Affirming? As a mom, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the term “neurodiversity affirming” — maybe in your child’s classroom, during a therapy session, or in a parenting book. But what does it actually mean? And more...
