Perfect Attendance Awards Should Not Exist Achieving perfect attendance isn’t an equitable or desirable way to measure a child’s intelligence or educational experience. By Mia Carella Perfect attendance awards should not exist. There. I said it. Since I became the parent of a child with disabilities and medical issues, I have been critical of school reward systems in general. I don’t think report…
Priyanka Chopra Jonas talks daughter Malti’s birth, how motherhood has changed her By Carson Blackwelder Priyanka Chopra Jonas is opening up more about her daughter Malti’s birth and subsequent health issues associated with being born a full trimester before her due date. Chopra Jonas and husband Nick Jonas announced the arrival of their first child via surrogate last January, and their bundle of joy…
Santigold on Motherhood as Rebirth and the Importance of Creativity Songwriter, producer, and mom of three Santigold says motherhood is creativity. By Yolande Clark-Jackson Many might not associate creativity with parenting, but Santi White does. “It actually takes creative energy to be a mother,” says White, who had to learn how to balance the energy required of her role as a…
Why Parents Should Encourage Their Teens To Play More Play helps adolescents figure out their identity, passions, and interests—and protects their mental health. By Kathi Valeii Parents are generally aware of the importance of play for younger kids. But when kids hit the tween and teen stage, it can be confusing to know what play looks like because kids of this age…
7 Tips for Transitioning Back to School After Winter Break Kids might struggle to return to normal school routines after a fun winter break. Here’s how to make the transition easier for the whole family. By Fiona Tapp Winter break and the associated holidays—like Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa—inject some fun into an otherwise dull, cold time of year. But when the festivities…
5 Things I Want You To Know As the Mother of a Black Transgender Child When our son came out as trans, we knew we’d be better equipped to advocate for him if we understood trans identity, terminology, and rights. By Dahn Dior Ballard Our son was 13 years old when he came out as transgender. It was the summer after his…
4 Ways Parenting and Leadership Go Hand-in-Hand Though it can often feel like juggling work and family is a never-ending balancing act, each plays a unique part in creating overall symbiosis. By Ryan McGrath Most working parents would agree that finding the “right” balance between their careers and their families can sometimes feel like the search for the Holy Grail. The reality is that both…
Study Shows Social Media Can Add Stress to Parenting—Find a Community That Supports You Social comparison leads to an increase in stress and negative emotions. Instead, find spaces where you feel uplifted and can show up as your full self. By Danielle Marie Holland For the first 3 years of my son’s life, I lived in a rural area where community…
The Benefits of Reading to Your Baby Get ready to break out your copy of Goodnight Moon! Research shows it’s never too early to start reading with your little one, so we broke down nine important benefits of books. By Linda DiProperzio and Alison Fox There’s nothing better than picking up a classic children’s book and sharing it with your baby. From The…
How I’m Raising Proud Hispanic Children I realized that my children don’t need to relive my childhood to appreciate their heritage, just like I didn’t have to relive my father’s. They will appreciate being Hispanic in a different way than me. By Julie Calidonio When I was nine, my younger sisters and I went to El Salvador to visit my…
