Coping with the issues presented by a split family is challenging enough in normal times, but the restrictions and anxieties of a pandemic adds to the challenge. Issues of custody, parenting time and support are sources of conflict even when the world is...
A few months ago we spoke with magazine editor and mom of three Meaghan Murphy, for our meet-a-mom series. We were thrilled when we saw the news a few weeks ago of her being promoted to Content Director for Woman’s Day magazine. She’s also author of an upcoming...
Covid-19 (often referred to as “coronavirus”) is clearly top of mind for all of us—moms, dads, and, as a result, kids. Even the littlest ears pick up things, and small kids can feel our anxiety as well as notice our actions. Bigger kids and teens,...
Running a household with kids can feel a lot like herding cats—nobody ever stops moving, and usually in different direction, only stopping every so often for a cuddle. Or maybe it’s more like being a cruise ship director, trying to keep fun going and chaos to a...
Soon-to-be-divorced spouses often wonder if they should wait until their divorces are final before dating. It depends on a variety of factors, such as if there are children and how they feel, the stigma of dating while still married, and the influence of social...
We all know that less screen time is better for kids. And the current recommendations are clear, from the American Academy of Pediatrics: for kids under 18 months, screen time should be limited to video chatting, while for kids 2 to 5, it should be kept to 1...
