Perspectives in Parenting

As I am writing this, my son is sitting next to me while we wait for his sister to be finished with her gymnastics practice. For a second, I tried to hide my computer, not wanting him to see...

Ahhhh childhood friendship. When the magic hits, nothing else can compare. Bike rides in the sun, late night giggles, movie nights, the smiles shared when my child realizes they have someone who has their back (and it’s not just...

It is important to start by saying that I, like you, was horrified to hear about the events of last weekend playing out halfway across the world. As a Palestinian American, I condemn Hamas and any acts of violence...

When the weather cools, the days grow shorter, and the emerald green of the marsh grass dulls, our family hears the call of the mountains. We don’t have to travel far or even leave our beautiful state to trade...

Friday night my family opened our home to friends and neighbors to celebrate the end of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. We partied with live music, food, and drinks. It was a joyous evening. At roughly the same time,...

Meeting You A poem honoring the birthing experience. By Heather Rose Artushin I stayed up late as if I knew,tomorrow I'd bemeeting you.A few short hours lay in bedbefore a gush of water said,"It's time."The hours rushed slow,you descended low,contractions washed like...

I breastfed my first baby for 22 months, so I had my fair share of “Did they really just say that?!” comments! Here are some examples of things that I would not say to a breastfeeding mom, plus a...

In today's fast-paced and demanding world, finding a harmonious balance between work and personal life has become an elusive goal for many individuals. While this struggle applies to both men and women, it is often magnified for moms. Society...

*This article was originally published in June 2019. As Ella Fitzgerald crooned in that buttery-glam voice of hers, “It’s summertime, and the livin’ is easy.” Summer is that much-awaited gentle exhale. The jam-packed school year is behind us, and now...

A note from the author: this article is meant to be informative, not judgmental. Everyone maintains the right to choose how much or how little they share online. Only you can know what is right for your family. This...