As someone who most often writes about the beauty of motherhood, I would be remiss if I ignored the significant role of fathers. In an effort to shine a bright light on fatherhood, I sat down with three local fathers and asked them about their journey to and through …

  What do you know about Benjamin Banneker? Did you know he was an amazing mathematician, taught himself astronomy and later wrote numerous almanacs? Maybe you know he built the first known American clock and was a member of the surveying team that designed Washington, D.C.? All of these facts …

I bet you’ve heard of The 5 Love Languages? You may have even taken the quiz to find out which one you identify with the most. Have you ever thought about what your child’s love language is? How does your daughter give and receive love? Is it through receiving gifts …

    With all the precautions taken to protect your body from the cold air, do you also spend time protecting your skin? As the largest organ of your body, the skin accounts for 16% of your overall body mass. It has a major job to protect you from the …

  Now that the summer months and all that came with them—family pool days, outdoor play and time spent in the sun—are distant memories, the urge to hibernate and spend more time indoors becomes real. While gathering indoors means an increase in all things pumpkin spice, it also means less …

“Ewww!” “That looks nasty!” “I don’t want it!” If you’ve ever heard your child say these phrases in response to a meal you’ve prepared, then you’re not alone. Help is here. A Stanford Infant Growth Study revealed upward of 22% of children ages 3 to 11 were classified as picky …

Riding a bike is not only an excellent source of exercise, but it is also a fun activity for families. Whether your child is an experienced or new rider, safety is the top priority. Did you know that more than 2.2 million children have visited an emergency room for a …

If given the opportunity to choose what they will do for fun, many children will select toys, games, electronics and TV to occupy their time. But what about writing? On average, six out of 10 children ages 6 to 17 reported that they read for fun, while close to half …