Family folklore has it that I have loved dogs ever since I was born – even before I could walk or talk. Due to an incident in her childhood, my…
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Like everyone else, we have been spending a lot of time together recently. My two kids (nine and twelve) fight with each other constantly. In the beginning, I separated them…
How one mom took on wasps in her backyard and (maybe?) won!
For those of you who might not know, magazine articles are written well in advance of their publication. As I type these words into my iPad Pro, it’s a clear…
Caption: Our youngest (bottom right), daughter in the middle, and Billy on the left, whom we lost in April 2016 to overdose. By Jenny Derr Another young life was…
My son will turn five in September, and I can’t decide if he’s ready for kindergarten. Are there any solid indicators in your opinion? The most important skill for your…
How playdough, easy access to craft supplies, and turning on music can help your kids be more creative.
And so, it’s time to pull away from the curb. Again. You and I drove all these hours back to campus, and then I tried to fill an hour by…
Many Americans are familiar with the acronym WFH (work from home); however, not as many are familiar with the similar acronym SFH (school from home). As schools and colleges nationwide…
These habits aren’t comprehensive, and at times, some are still aspirational, but here are some helpful tips to help you become a more effective grandparent.
Our 14-year-old son is built like me, thin and wiry, while my 12-year-old daughter is the picture of her father – stronger and heavier with very broad shoulders. Unfortunately, she’s…
“Get your kids’ feedback on camp so you’ll have insight for next year” … plus six more parenting strategies for choosing great summer camps.