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Modern Family

Veteran journalist Marilyn Berger is not by nature an impulsive person. Her friends describe her as “­measured,” “very thoughtful,” “an intellectual.” Yet Berger, now 74, has fallen deeply, passionately—and ­instantly—in [...]

Parents

Make Your Life Easier!

For the past six months, the new online Parents community has been abuzz with advice on everything from breastfeeding to meal planning from our 50,000 amazing members. The ideas were [...]

Dan Pearce

Inside Voices Outside, Outside Voices Inside

Are the terms “outside voices” and “inside voices” universal and timeless, or are they terms that we have begun using only in the most recent generations? I honestly can’t remember if my parents used those terms or not, but I hear them used all the time nowadays, including by yours truly.

Rachel Matthews

Who’s Teaching Who Here?

I’m the parent.

I’m the one who’s supposed to teach.

However, I think that my most pivotal parenting moments are actually provided by my kids.

Audrey McClelland

Date Days

I’m one of 4 children, there were 2 boys and then 2 girls. I’m “3rd” in line. When I was a little girl, my mother and father used to take each one of us on what they used to call, “special nights.” I used to countdown for my turn.

admin

Wrap Kit Love

We were so excited about our newest product, the Wrap Kit, that we sent some out to our friends in the blogosphere to let them try them out. Here’s what [...]

Audrey McClelland

The True Meaning of Holiday Traditions

It’s December! Can you believe it? Where did the time go?

This is my most favorite time of year. I love the lights. I love the caroling. I love the gift-buying. I love the snow (hopefully!). I love the magic of Santa Claus. This time of year is just that… magical.

Dan Pearce

Changing Schools – Heartache and Hot Chocolate

Noah and I moved to a new town a couple weeks ago, and so far the transition has been pretty smooth. Noah really loves our new bachelor pad. He agrees with me… the old one was too big and too much work. And he would know because he had to help me with just about everything at the old house. Well, everything except laundry. No kid should have to touch his dad’s dirty underwear.