Perspectives in Parenting

Potty training little boys can be hilarious and messy, so check out these tips to teach your son how to aim at the toilet. We (and by “we” I mean mostly my husband) spent our Memorial Day weekend replacing the...

I love entertaining.  You would think I'd tire of it, since cooking for parties and events is my job, but I never do.  I love researching the perfect menu, making trips to five different stores for the right ingredients,...

Married mom of two seeks other moms for long lasting friendship and playdates. By other moms, I mean not like regular moms, but cool moms. And by playdates, I mean gossiping in the kitchen while our children destroy the...

“Five more minutes and that’s it!”  Does this sound familiar? Are repeated warnings and meltdowns part of the process, too? Why?  Why is the battle of the screens such a struggle? Studies show us that today’s kids are more plugged...

The struggle is real! I’m Jewish girl trying to raise 2 boys to love being Jewish while the excitement of Christmas engulfs them. Now, to be clear I LOVE Christmas and all the wonderful commercialized aspects that come with...

Growing up, most of my childhood memories involve time spent playing outside.  I remember quite vividly building my own treehouse with the help of my kid sister. Picking wild blackberries in mid-summer wearing full winter clothing as protection from...

Recently I shared a slice of what I thought was genius in my twin mommy facebook group.  It was a little life hack I conjured up during a temper tantrum.    I thought it was a brilliant way to...

Earlier this summer, I killed my beloved, happy dog.  It wasn't on purpose, and it wasn't violent. One June evening I took him and our other dog for a run. We jogged 4.5 miles, a distance we'd easily covered together...

"Is he yours?" "Are you the nanny?" "How is she yours?" "Are you sure he’s the father?" "Honey, is that your mommy?" "Why did you adopt from another race?"  Biracial families and adoptive transracial get asked these question all the...

If you are the parent of a toddler or preschool-aged child, you know the weekend birthday party routine by now. You get the invitation, completely forget to RSVP, devote your Saturday (or Sunday) afternoon to your child's friend. Of course,...