Family Filmgoer reviews ‘The Wind Rises’
Movie reviews with kids in mind: This week, an Oscar-nominated animated feature from Hayao Miyazaki.
When is it okay to tell a parent how to parent?
When can you ever tell a parent that maybe they need some help, well, parenting? Can you?
Parenting advice: Help for raising children of all ages
Family Almanac columnist Marguerite Kelly discussed the ups and downs of parenting, and tips for helping children through challenging times.
Parenting advice: 'All Joy and No Fun' author
Jennifer Senior is a contributing editor at New York Magazine and author of 'All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood.'
The real Olympics battle? Fighting the tears during these commercials.
Olympics commercials are killing us. Here’s the latest. Thanks P&G.
The summer camp craziness
Summer camp is months away, but I found myself registering for it in January.
How mothers can have joy and fun
Olympian mom shows that parenthood doesn’t need to be a zero-sun game.
Parenting accomplishment: We made it to church with our toddler.
Church seems like such a simple thing. Not so when there’s a child in tow.
5 ways to take care of your marriage when your child has special needs
That 80 percent divorce rate for parents of kids with autism is an urban legend. But raising a child with special needs can present extra challenges. Here’s how to work around them.
Ready, set, crawl! Babies race for Manassas Mall gold
WMZQ’s Diaper Derby featured children under 14 months old in a race on their hands and knees.
Family Filmgoer reviews ‘Robocop,’ ‘Endless Love’
Movie reviews with kids in mind. This week, a remake of the 1987 action thriller and a teen romance.
Bill de Blasio kept NYC schools open; was he right?
Bill de Blasio kept schools open today. People are angry, but maybe he’s right.
Snow day again. How’s your day so far?
So how’s your day going so far? This is what’s up at my house. Probably not too dissimilar in your world.
The 4 easiest Valentine’s Day food ideas for kids
Some Valentine’s Day recipes just say they’re really easy to do. These actually are.
Snow day again? Bring it, Mother Nature!
Snow day, schmo day. Yeah, we’re sick of it, but let’s try to enjoy it.
A round-up of recent parenting books
Recent releases cover everything from teaching social skills to talking about sex to balancing work and home responsibilities.
Young teachers showing higher quality, more enthusiasm
Newcomers are not only more academically successful, they also view test-oriented results differently
Loving the Olympics for the teachable moments big and small
From getting up when you fall down to it being okay to make mistakes, the Sochi games are full of life lessons to share with kids.
Tearing up during the #thankyoumom Olympics commercials?
Tear-inducing commercials during the Olympics hit home for all parents, not just the elite Olympians.
Philip Seymour Hoffman: When to talk to kids about substance abuse
With Hoffman’s death, kids may be wondering what happened. Now is the time to talk.
Family Filmgoer
Movie reviews with kids in mind. This week, “The Lego Movie” has laughs for parents and children.
All Joy and No Fun: A conversation with Jennifer Senior
Jennifer Senior, author of All Joy and No Fun, talks about her popular new book, and why parents are doing okay.
What’s so bad about just being Mommy?
In her new memoir, “Glitter and Glue,” Kelly Corrigan builds on her brand as a proud suburban mother.
Tired of playing pretend with her imaginative toddler
Her toddler wants to play pretend every day. But mom and dad are a little weary of it all.
What Jolene Ivey’s day looks like
Ivey’s schedule for a recent day of home, campaign and legislative session activities.
Jolene Ivey’s stress-busting tips
Maryland delegate and mom of five boys talks about how she stays sane.
Md. Del. Jolene Ivey juggles work, parenting five boys
How does she do it? Maryland delegate Jolene Ivey juggles work, parenting five boys.
Senioritis is very rarely fatal
Despite dire warnings and parental angst, few students lose their acceptances to senioritis.
Hands Free Mama update
Mari-Jane continues her quest to be a less busy mom, and spend more quality time with her family.
Teaching empathy: What kind of parent are you?
Parents have been so focused on how their kids feel, they forget to teach kids to think about how others feel.
Girl toy versus boy toy?
Upset that your girlie toys are too girlie? It’s not just you.
Why I hate ‘mom’ calendars
Mom calendars reinforce long-held assumptions that “good” moms should be solely in charge of all things domestic.
Family Filmgoer reviews ‘I, Frankenstein’ and ‘Labor Day’
Movie reviews with the kids in mind. This week, a fresh spin on Mary Shelley’s classic monster tale.
Are you and your kids ready for the Superbowl... and its ads?
Many families will be watching the Super Bowl -- and its ads. Here are five tips on how to navigate the issues that arise as kids watch.
He’s 3, she’s counting to 10.
It feels like the terrible threes. How to discipline an out of control preschooler.
Why students need more field trips
The number of field trips students go on these days is declining. This is a detriment for kids everywhere.
Five questions to ask before putting your kid in music lessons
You think your child should take music lessons. What do you need to figure out first?
Shopping-cart injuries send 66 kids to ER a day
Researchers call for changes in cart design and tougher safety standards.
What does it take to lead? Clues from mother elephants.
New research offers insights into how and why matriarch pachyderms ensure a herd’s survival.
A paper touting organic milk may be overselling the drink
Researchers find benefits for the heart, but other foods can also provide milk’s healthful fats.
How to help child focus on homework
Homework can be a tough job for both kids and parents. Here are tips to help your child focus and get it done -- well.
Taking the Hands Free Mama challenge
Things got crazy. So this mama’s going to work to be a Hands Free Mama.
Family Filmgoer reviews ‘Gimme Shelter’
Movie reviews with kids in mind. This week, a harrowing tale about a teenage mother.
Parenting advice: Help for raising children of all ages
Family Almanac columnist Marguerite Kelly discussed the ups and downs of parenting, and tips for helping children through challenging times.
Taking the Hands Free Mama challenge
This year I am giving myself the gift of doing less, and not feeling bad about it.
Put down the phone: How to be a Hands Free Mama.
Parenting blogger shares her top tips for putting down the phone and reconnecting with your kids.
3-year-old seems physically weak. How to help?
This 3-year-old seems weak and not interested in physical activity. How can her parents help?
Why patting the bunny is better than swiping the screen
When it comes to the littlest ones, they don’t need an app for that
Snow day! How do you decide who stays home?
Another snow day! Time to figure out who “gets” to go to work and who is on kid duty.
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