Judgy Kids?
My kids and I watched the Grammys on Sunday night (the first half, anyway), and we watched as Hunter Hayes debuted his song, “Invisible.” read more
View ArticleGood Enough
When it comes to my kids, one of the things that stresses me out is this whole idea of “specializing.” read more
View ArticleBad "Kid Food" Advice
I can pinpoint the exact moment when I lost control of my children’s healthy eating habits. It was way back in 2003, and my daughter was around seven months old. She’d been eating solid foods for a...
View ArticleThe New SAT
As a former college counselor, I can tell you that this is great news for kids who work hard in school and get good grades. The only kids for whom these changes should be a problem are those who are...
View ArticleThe Second Best Days of My Life
One of the great joys of parenthood, for me, was being there as my babies began to understand the world around them. Things that were once just objects to gnaw on suddenly became objects of curiosity....
View ArticleA Letter To My Son
To my sweet boy, I’m just going to come out and say it: it sucks to be a younger sibling. I can’t say I know how you feel, because as a firstborn, I have never been in your shoes. But I remember how I...
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