From low birth weight to wildfire smoke, kids can bear the brunt of climate change.
Families
I’m a Mom — and I Don’t Like Mother’s Day
My complicated relationship with the holiday meant for mothers.
My complicated relationship with the holiday meant for mothers.
Fatherhood: Statistics, Importance, and Involvement By
Approximately 71% of all high school dropouts come from father-absent homes.
Approximately 71% of all high school dropouts come from father-absent homes.
High Schoolers Who Use Cannabis & Tobacco Get Lower Grades
High school students who use both tobacco and cannabis products miss more school and have lower grades compared to students who don’t use either product or who use the products individually but don’t combine them, according to a new study.
High school students who use both tobacco and cannabis products miss more school and have lower grades compared to students who don’t use either product or who use the products individually but don’t combine them, according to a new study.
Let the Kids Sleep!
Parents need to follow the science.
Parents need to follow the science.
Bluey’s “The Sign” Had a Controversial Ending. Here’s Why That’s Good for Kids
Nuanced, creative storytelling opens the door for hard conversations.
Nuanced, creative storytelling opens the door for hard conversations.
Helping Children Eat Healthier Foods May Begin With Getting Parents to Do the Same, Research Suggests
This dynamic is not ideal. For one, it could result in parents eating unhealthier foods, and children may also end up eating unhealthily if they eat mostly from their parent’s plate.
This dynamic is not ideal. For one, it could result in parents eating unhealthier foods, and children may also end up eating unhealthily if they eat mostly from their parent’s plate.
Oblivion: Can We Survive Our Inner Demons?
My brother’s short life was filled with countless acts of kindness and generosity that he never spoke of.
My brother’s short life was filled with countless acts of kindness and generosity that he never spoke of.
The Truth About How the Foster Care System Victimizes Children
Eye-opening realizations from my time placing children in foster homes.
Eye-opening realizations from my time placing children in foster homes
How to Handle Frustrating Parent-Teacher Conferences
Communication tips to increase collaboration and productivity.
Communication tips to increase collaboration and productivity.
5 Grocery Shopping Tips for Dads for a Healthier Household
Variety is great! [You should] get the nutrients your body needs by eating a variety of colors, in various ways.
Variety is great! [You should] get the nutrients your body needs by eating a variety of colors, in various ways.
Dear Parents: Follow the 50/50 Rule for College Saving
We do want flexibility while we save, in case life throws us a curveball.
We do want flexibility while we save, in case life throws us a curveball.
Invisible Cigarettes
MENtal Health Month Series, Part 1
Smoking Kills? I come from a long line of drinkers and smokers, not to mention potty mouths. What can I say, the old habits get passed down over the generations. I’m not so much into the drink as I once was, say, back in college. I’ll spare those details. I still swear quite a bit,…
A Case for Public Preschool: New Study Reveals Preschool Benefits to Be Longer-Lasting and Substantial
Looking at a broader set of skills could reveal lasting preschool benefits and unlock the potential of this valuable public program to close achievement gaps based on race, ethnicity, or income inequalities.
Looking at a broader set of skills could reveal lasting preschool benefits and unlock the potential of this valuable public program to close achievement gaps based on race, ethnicity, or income inequalities.
Dad, How Do I Tie a Tie?
Dad, how do I? . . Transcript provided by YouTube. Slightly edited with AI. Here’s the video that started it all. Four years ago today, so we go ahead and flip up our collar, take the tie, put the fat side down. Want at the end, you want the tie to come out right…
Keep Calm and Parent On
A guide to calmer parenting and better communication.
A guide to calmer parenting and better communication.