Helpful tips for flying with kids from been-there-done-that moms who survived. Mostly.
With spring break here or coming up for lots of us, and summer vacations around the corner (whoo!), we know so many families will be hitting the skies — some of you for the very first time with kids in tow. So, as a couple of been-there-done-that moms...
Earmuffs! Or, how to talk to your kids about politics during an ugly election season
I’ve always aimed to raise my kids to be politically aware and engaged, and to help them understand how valuable their voting rights are and how important it is to become an informed voter. Ever since they were toddlers, I’ve taken them into the election...
Are you oversharenting? 5 questions to consider before you share photos of your kids on social media
Not a week goes by where we don’t get some question related to social media and kids. It’s definitely something on most parents’ minds these days, and a debate that can get, well, pretty heated. And we get it, no one wants to be judged about their...
Turning kids into readers: 3 simple tips from LeVar Burton to help your kids get excited about books
As avid readers ourselves, it’s probably no surprise we try to get our kids excited about reading every chance we get. But, some kids are harder than others (funny how that works), and finding creative ways to motivate less eager readers can be tough. And...
The Gift of Failure: 3 tips from Jessica Lahey to help you raise more self-reliant kids
With the prevalence of helicopter parenting these days, it’s no surprise we’re seeing kids becoming much more dependent than independent — and let’s face it, we’re seeing more really tired parents. But it can be challenging for parents...
Sex after pregnancy: 5 tips from Rosie Pope to help you get back in the saddle again
Sex after pregnancy isn’t exactly the hottest topic ever, because when you’ve just had a baby, well, it’s probably the last thing on your mind. But, it’s definitely important for a relationship, and one that a lot of parents have a lot of...
The best advice for new parents: 29 essential, honest, supportive tips from some of the smartest parents we know
There’s no shortage of people who claim to have the best advice for new parents. The hospital janitor. The cashier at Target. Your mother-in-law. Someone else’s mother-in-law who you’ve never even met. Caring for a newborn is already overwhelming,...
What’s it really like to be a solo parent (and what other parents can learn from them)
If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to be a solo parent (or a single married parent, as they’re sometimes called), you’re in luck! Both Kristen and our special guest co-host Courtney Greisman have been there, and share their honest experiences...
A look at the brand new curvy Barbie: Will you buy her? | Thinking: Parent
Well, after oh, only sixty years or so of women complaining about Barbie’s unrealistic figure, Mattel has decided to get with the 21st century zeitgeist and the changing look of the world, today releasing Barbies with three brand new body shapes — curvy,...
Friendships after kids: Smart tips and resources for making new mom (and dad) friends | Spawned Episode 30
Making new friends as adults is hard enough as it is, but it can be especially challenging when you have kids. And it’s not just making new friends, but also maintaining those old ones too. I know first-hand that when you’ve already gone all those life...
Decluttering tips from 5 top organization experts: Which is best for you? | Spawned Episode 29
I fully admit that home organization is the bane of my existence. If you’re a hard-core reader of this site or a listener of the Spawned podcast then you know that while Kristen is an avid purger, I’m what I like to think of, fondly, as a Nostalgic...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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