The Human Incubator: how Kangaroo Care saves preemies
The practice of Kangaroo Care in NICUs is widespread, and the positive impact has been most keenly felt in hospitals in developing nations, especially those without machine incubators or other medical equipment.
Parenting tips from a teen who grew up going to festivals
As a now seventeen year old, on the cusp of adult life, liberty, and the freedom to pay taxes or be tried as an adult, I will say that having an alternative upbringing is equal parts a blessing and a curse … but definitely very educational.
The Santa Fiasco (and owning our Unbelief)
Amy and her husband are atheists, and have also opted out of raising their daughter to believe in Santa Claus. Sometimes, especially in groups of little kids, this can be tricky.
Catching up with Pushba and Lada
Time for another chapter in the ongoing saga of “Ariel’s long-distance Russian mama-crush.” Yep, new pictures of the stunning (and pregnant!) Pushba and her daughter Lada.
My Big Fat Queer Jewish Family
David Shneer, his partner Gregg, and their friend Caryn are a “three-parent, two-house, one-home family” getting ready to bring a new life into the world. Much to his chagrin, the number one question he’s receiving is “Which one of you is the father?”
Finding a friendship with your teen
Wondering how in the world you’re ever going to get on with your kid once he or she is a teen? Kim relates the steps she’s taken to bond with her now fifteen-year-old.
A daycare teacher’s thoughts on choosing childcare
Kat is a professional childcare provider who’s been there, done that when it comes to just about everything you can dream up about kids in daycare. Here’s a few tips about how to pick a center that works for you.
Where Children Sleep: a look into the bedrooms of kids
James Mollison is a Kenya-born, England-raised photographer who recently released a book called Where Children Sleep.