How does your kid get to school? Danish studies show that kids who walk or bike to school have better concentration and performance at school. (The Atlantic)
It’s no doubt that private school tuition is expensive. But do we shell out more than that? Check out this mom’s thoughts on pressures to contribute money on a frequent basis to her child’s private preschool. (Blogher)
Do you blog about your kids? While sharing our honest revelations about our children can create a connection with our readers, “oversharenting” could be more harmful than we think. (TIME)
When yet another child is killed by a gun, this time a 3-year-old in South Carolina who mistook a colorful pistol for a toy, we wonder who is to blame. Is it the parents, manufacturers, or our gun laws? (Parenting)
Are you expecting a second child and feeling nervous about the second round of sleepless nights and never-ending crying? Fear not! This mom gives a list of reasons why newborns are easier the second time around. (Huffington Post)
How active are you in helping your child with homework? Read this article on how this mom found “help” with homework too much. (Motherlode)
Why do some kids thrive under pressure while others breakdown? This article examines how our brains handle pressure and explains how all of us can learn to cope better. (New York Times Magazine)
Are U.S. schools as far behind on the international stage as we think? A new report says that our lower test scores have more to do with economics than education. (Washington Post)
When parents get divorced, kids often lose the ability to see both parents every day. Here are some suggestions for how to escape the label of part-time parent and always be there for your kid. (Huffington Post)
Here’s one more reason for your kids to finish their plates and say “please” and “thank you”. One restaurant gave a family a discount for having well-behaved children at dinner. (New York Daily News)
For the growing number of hands-on dads, more masculine baby products can make them a little more willing to carry all that baby gear around. (WSJ)
From appropriately fitted floral tops to skinny jeans, People magazine shares 10 stylish spring trends for moms-to-be. (People)
One grateful mom gives a shout-out to Pinterest for easing the burdens of bringing children on a family road trip. (Momaroo)
Thinking about having another child? Have you considered the more global factors that go into deciding whether to make another baby or not? (WSJ)
It’s hard to get wean kids off of sugary drinks. Check out how one New York mom outsmarts the soda companies by marketing her own healthy drink for children. (Forbes)
It’s not always easy for parents to handle testy teens, but you can learn to tame them. (NPR)
Deciding when to quit treatments to conceive is a personal decision that boils down to emotional and financial matters. Whatever the reason, only you can decide when it’s time. (She Knows)
