[Photos by Joan Marcus. This article was originally published in 2014 and has been updated.] Live theater has been dicey with my boys since the first giraffe walked onto…
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Consent is a huge part of all of our lives – and it begins with teaching kids agency over their own bodies. Here’s an important look at consent.
My soon-to-be eighth-grader has a crush on a neighbor. A few summers ago (pre-crush and pre-pandemic), I let them hang out together in her bedroom. I don’t think that’s a…
Finding affordable and fun things to do on the weekend with kids can be a full-time job! Here are some tips from Real Mom Nikki Brown to help you out!
COVID-19 caused significant disruptions to our everyday lives that have created ripple effects across a variety of industries. The housing market is no exception. During the past two years, many…
Working mothers face challenges with higher childcare costs, lower pay, and fewer career opportunities. It’s often called the motherhood penalty.
What if you could make your own highlight reel from when your kids were growing up? What would you want to preserve forever?
Oh, joy. They’re home. For the summer. Don’t get me wrong. Their mother and I have been aching for months to have them back in our newly empty nest. Lucy…
Sleeping alone in the back of a U-Haul truck. Hiding in fear during regular visits from law enforcement officers. Tiptoeing over drug paraphernalia, trying not to wake anyone. Nursing broken…
Our 4-year-old son is in a wheelchair and has several disabilities. His older siblings (eight and ten) carry a lot of stress and anxiety related to our situation, whether they…
Many young families delay their estate planning. Common refrains include: We don’t have a lot of assets. It’s too expensive. We don’t know where to start. As the last two…
Warm weather is here and most people are chomping at the bit to get out and enjoy music concerts, theatre productions, sporting events, and other entertainment. Since the pandemic, many…
