Parents with kids

As we head into a new year, it likely means you’re thinking about family trips to be planned. Enjoy this blast from my past of toddler trip planning! STEP ONE: THE IDEA “Let’s go to that ginger festival this year,” I said, diving into my pasta as my husband Patrick and I settled down at the dinner table, toddler safely

Inside: Cooking with kids can be challenging, but the developmental benefits outweigh the challenges. Cooking with my preschooler generally results in a

Raising children can sometimes be exhausting and frustrating. Remembering to speak positively with your children will not only help your child to choose more positive behaviors, but can also create a more positive home environment for all. When stating expectations for your child, always phrase...

Illustrator Blue Lan Shengjie who recently became a dad found new inspiration for his work. Ever since his son was born, he started a new illustration series about being a single dad and his everyday life with his little one. On both his Facebook page and website, he shares the experiences, challenges, and blessings that come with fatherhood.

That's right: I drive around in my beat-up minivan, shop the clearance racks in Target, live in my not-fancy home, and I'm happy.

Every summer, photographer Sara Welch comes over to my dad’s farm — the place where I grew up — andread more Annual family photos on my childhood farm

Time stands still when your children meet. It's one of the greatest experiences as a parent to see how much love your children have to give to each other. I think when you receive moments like this, they can really carry you through the difficult stretches. So when I am in the trenches of

The pros and cons of having a big family. What it's really like to have 4 children.