All Modern Parenthood
Letter from ‘Glasto’: Kid packs, wilderness wipes, and ‘Rocket Man’The Glastonbury music festival turns a patch of English pasture into one of the happiest places on Earth. The challenge: how to participate, in comfort, with a 2-year-old son and pregnant wife.
FocusWhen college sexual assault hits home: how parents can helpParents can encounter a steep learning curve about how to best support a child in the aftermath of a rape. Here are the stories of two families as they've navigated immense challenges and sought justice and healing.
College sexual assault: 10 questions to ask when choosing a schoolHere are some tools to help parents and students decide if a school is sufficiently addressing safety and responding appropriately to reports of sexual misconduct.
Watch as Florida dad slams public shaming as disciplineIn a video that went viral over the weekend, Wayman Gresham speaks out against embarrassing kids in public as a way of enforcing discipline.
Why I make my kids read privacy policiesIt's like teaching them to look both ways before crossing the street. Reading privacy policies for apps is about learning basic safety tips in the Internet Age and gives parents an opportunity to teach kids about responsibility and self awareness on the Web.
Why more millennials are choosing to be childlessBirths among American women aged 20 to 29 are at 'the slowest pace of any generation of young women in US history,' says a new study by the Urban Institute. What's behind the decline?
From too much to just enough: Closing the doors on clutterIn her family's journey toward minimalism, a mom calls in an expert to help with the effort to settle their new home. How can they discard the final bits of clutter and open the door on a new way of living?
How to teach your kids to love poetry (Hint: fall in love with it yourself)One mom finds that her love for poetry is passed along to her kids as she falls in love again with the simplest stanzas.
Poetry's schoolyard beginningsEach April, National Poetry Month celebrates some of the most lyrical written words. It's valuable to take a recess to consider the humble origins of a child's understanding of poetry.
Templeton Prize winner illustrates how a burden can be a blessingCaring for others less able can challenge even the strongest of us, but the work of Jean Vanier challenges us to view what blessings can be found in unselfed giving.
Rules from great friendships apply to parentingParents who consider the advice about not being their kids' friends might want to re-think that approach. What traits from close friendships should you share with your kids?
The hunt for Ewoks: How screen time encourages imaginative kidsDespite the warnings about excessive screen time for kids, one mom realizes that her sons flourish as they weave characters they see on television, in movies, and in video games into their own imaginative play.
How to set goals with kids: From marathons to better gradesHow do we work with kids to set goals? A school in Arizona set an example when hundreds of students finished a half-marathon, and a fitness blogger and coach offers advice on helping kids take the first steps towards setting goals.
Mo'ne Davis offers forgiveness as response to cyberbulliesThe famed little league pitcher is addressing obscene Twitter name-calling with outright forgiveness for a cyberbully.
What teens can learn from Ashley Judd's campaign against online hateAshley Judd is speaking out against cyberbullying. In a poignant essay, she speaks out against those who have targeted her online, in an effort to shift the discussion toward healing. Teens can take away some valuable lessons from what she has to say.
Summer camp or Alcatraz: It's all about how parents prep kidsWhen parents plan for their child's first sleep-away summer camp experience, involving kids in the preparations is key. Two seasoned camp directors share their expertise and feedback from campers in getting kids ready.
Is there too much 'oversharenting' on social media?What do you get when your social media feeds fill up with other people's kids? Oversharenting. According to a new poll, parents think some of their peers share too much. What can be considered a reasonable amount?
Pi Day adds up to irrational love of infinite goofinessHow one family celebrates National Pi Day with jokes, pies, and mosaics.
Spring break at home: Save money and make memoriesSpring break does not have to include lines at an amusement park, waiting for baggage at the airport, a hefty budget, or hours of planning. Sometimes the best memories can be made right around where you live.
Colosseum defaced by Americans: How do we teach reverence for world sites?Two young American tourists reportedly carved their initials in the Roman Colosseum, while ISIS releases videos showing destruction of sacred historical sites. How can parents reinforce the importance of protecting cultural artifacts?
