How to help teens take care of their health
The teenage years see many dramatic changes our kids’ health and development. In 2020, thes...
21+ unreal gifts for teens they won’t hate
Right now it’s the #1 question we’re getting asked via messages to our Facebook page ...
Happy people raise happy kids
After almost a decade of writing about parenting, and 16 years as a parent myself, there’s ...
These are the BEST peanut butter biscuits
I’ll admit I have a tendency to get a bit gushy about a good biscuit, but these are lit-er-...
A job might just improve your teen’s wellbeing
Pre-COVID your teen might have worked in hospitality or retail; if they are one of the lucky ones...
25 life-improving Christmas gifts for under $10
If you’re like me, you’re always looking for ways to give cheap but meaningful Christmas gift...
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6 ways I’ve changed how I’m parenting the teen years
Whenever I mention that I have three highschoolers I'm bound to hear, "OMG, you are braaaaave!". People used to say it...
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Yummiest fish cakes from Cornersmith
We recently introduced you to Cornersmith's amazing new book Use It All: The Cornersmith guide to a more sustainable...
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3 tips to get girls reading books again
We're thrilled that best-selling author AL Tait has shared her tips to get girls reading books again. AL is the author...
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Non-screen activities are critical for kids’ development
We're all looking for ways to engage the kids in non-screen activities, especially right now when screens often feel...
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How to support learning from home when you’re working
We've all been thrown well and truly in the deep end right now. How are we supposed to support learning from home when...
Wellbeing
I’m in my 50th year and I’m feeling fiiiiiiiine
I'm going to turn 50 in less than a year - making this my goddamn 50th year on the planet - and that scares me far...
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21+ unreal gifts for teens they won’t hate
Right now it's the #1 question we're getting asked via messages to our Facebook page and Facebook group: what are the...
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My Asian-style everyday tuna salad
Whenever we have something ricey for dinner (which these days means chia seedy or quinoa too – we throw in a handful or two with...
3 daily wellbeing habits (these are my non-negotiables)
I've learned that there are daily wellbeing habits that I simply must do if I'm going to stay mentally and physically balanced....
Don’t get us started on how cute this reinbeer is…
Emma Rowe of Frog Goose and Bear party fame is our resident crafty minx. She makes all kinds of fabulous stuff for birthdays and...
Marley Spoon’s mixed mushroom risotto
Have you ever tried a meal kit company like Marley Spoon? Basically, you pick what you want to make for the week (this mixed...
I’m in my 50th year and I’m feeling fiiiiiiiine
I'm going to turn 50 in less than a year - making this my goddamn 50th year on the planet - and that scares me far less than I...
When to have the first period talk with your tween
If your tween has started being grumpy for no apparent reason, answering back, or crying and doing a lot of extra sleeping, it’s...