7 Simple Ways Kids Can Thank A Veteran On Veterans Day

Are you wanting to thank a veteran but don’t know where to start?

7 Simple Ways Kids Can Thank A Veteran On Veterans Day

Are you wanting to thank a veteran but don’t know where to start?

Test Anxiety

How To Slay The Dragon

Growing A Thankful Family In A “Want-More” WORLD

The Fine Art of Having Enough

Daily Expressions of Gratitude Can Boost Mental Health

It’s not uncommon to express gratitude on a day like Thanksgiving, but what should happen if we practice expressions of gratitude everyday such as keeping a daily gratitude journal?

Growing a Thankful Family in a “Want-More” World – The True Art of Having Enough

One of my favorite childhood stories is Laura Ingalls Wilder’s account of the Christmas when Mr. Edwards braved a snowstorm to bring gifts to the family. He had sweet potatoes for Ma in one pocket and gifts for Laura and Mary in another—a tin cup for each of them, plus a penny and a peppermint stick. The girls were thrilled. Would our children be content with such simple gifts today? Not likely. It’s a challenge to raise thankful children in our consumer-driven culture, but it’s a challenge we can meet. We can train our children in the fine art of having enough.

Ask the Doctor

Introducing our new monthly feature, Ask the Doctor. Our healthcare partners will be answering your questions.

Do Babies Roll Over — And Which Way Will They Roll??

The answer is … it depends. Infant motor development in the first 6 months of life is highly predictable, but rolling is one milestone that can be more variable.

All Aboard! - Choo Choo Choose To Take A Train This Fall

From Thomas the Tank Engine and The Little Engine that Could, to Platform 9¾ and “Murder on The Orient Express,” trains captivate our imaginations. Journey and destination are so deeply interwoven within the massive steel body of a locomotive, that it has long been a favorite inspiration for storytellers, as well as a beloved toy for children. In North Carolina, we can choose from an abundance of enchanting train options. Go with a functional, carefree way to travel via NC By Train, or delight in pure whimsy at Tweetsie Railroad. Here are some options for the train lover in all of us.

Metabolic Syndrome: Know The Symptoms And How To Prevent It

Going up a pants size may hurt more than just a woman’s pride. When an increase in waist circumference is accompanied by at least two other metabolic factors, such as high blood pressure and insulin resistance, you may be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome.

10 Ideas For A Special Parent-Tween Outing

There’s something about the tween stage of development that can make parents sigh, roll their eyes and wish for the days of diapering, but with some adjustment on perspective, these years can be a great opportunity to build your relationship with your burgeoning young adult.

The Changing Age of Moms and Mom Friends

Find your tribe despite age differences. The air is warm and the conversation is flowing. Three mothers stand in the shade of a tree talking, laughing and watching their children play at a local park. The children, all boys from the same preschool class, are 5 years old.

5 Ways To Help Transgender Children

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Social Media And Middle School

The slippery slope between the real world and a distorted view of reality

Getting Boys To Open Up

Disclaimer: Daddy Derek is not a doctor. Opinions expressed here are educational, informational and mildly entertaining. In other words, it’s possible I’m full of it.

How To Find Balance And Fairness For Siblings Of Kids With Special Needs

Finding balance and fairness for siblings of kids with special needs

Oh, The Places They'll Go —If You Let Go

An economist’s guide to happier, more relaxed parenting

What It Means To Be A Kid In The 21st Century

Free-range mom Lenore Skenazy talks with sociologist Frank Furedi about what it means to be a kid in the 21st century.

3 Things That Can Happen When A Young Athlete Plays Through Pain

Spring sports practices begin soon.

9 Tips To Change Your Child's Screen Habits

Small changes can make a big difference

4 Mom Getaways You Deserve

Refresh, recharge, reset without traveling far from home

How To Keep Kids Safer

Keeping kids safer at home

Secrets To Raising Self-Driven Kids

Guiding your child to the sweet spot of independence.

10 Things To Love About Your Dad

From shuttling you to soccer to showing up to every chorus concert, dads do a *ton* for us every day. As if you need extra reasons to think dad is rad, here are 10 more—courtesy of real GL girls—plus easy ways to give pops his props.

How Smart Do You Have to Be to Raise a Child?

The state said a 19-year-old with an intellectual disability wasn’t equipped to look after her baby and whisked the newborn off to another family just after birth - a decision the mother was ready to fight. But how smart do you have to be to raise a child?

Pal or Parent?

Being friends with your kids is trickier than it seems.

Why I Put My Wife's Career First

Most mothers cannot do more. Greater numbers of fathers must take on primary parenting roles - as I have. The well-being of children, the status of women, and the happiness of men all depend on it.

Best places to ride with your kids

Five top venues to keep the nippers entertained this summer

I Never Thought It Would Happen to Me

Far from a stalled start on the journey to motherhood, miscarriage can be a deeply traumatic experience, and one that's still greatly misunderstood, writes Jennie Agg

'I Feel Invisible'

A surge in loneliness and alienation is fueling a mental health crisis among teens and adolescents. Here's what science says will help