Parenting Perspective + Experience

A few weeks ago, a friend asked me if I would let my child watch Cinderella and similar princess films on Disney+, Disney’s new streaming service. She feared the central “damsel in distress” theme might not hold up so...

Volunteering teaches children the value of self-efficacy, helps foster empathy, and aides them in developing new skills and exploring new interests. Service activities also encourage civic responsibility and teach the importance of investing in our community and the people who...

Millennial moms (born 1981-1996) are obsessed more than ever with Disney. It seems to be everywhere nowadays. Walking through a clothing store you might notice the Disney section in the women's department is almost bigger than in the children's...

A few weeks ago, I stopped by the park with my 3-year-old (aka my fourth child). He insisted on wearing his Batman rain boots that morning and I guess he knew something I didn’t because we ended up at...

Throughout my life, there was one gift that remained consistent during Christmas. It was a gift my brother, sister, and I expected. And though we knew what that flat square was in our mom’s perfect wrapping, there was still...

When I was little, I used to tell people that my favorite season was winter because my birthday is in the winter. How silly. The older I have gotten and the less I care about my birthday, the more...

It’s that time of year again, the time when gyms are full, meals are greener, and everyone is talking about their New Year’s Resolutions.  Well, most people.  I choose not to participate. Did you know that most resolutions are abandoned by...

We've likely all been listening to Christmas songs since before Thanksgiving now. Has anyone been humming this tune on repeat?  Rocking around the Christmas tree  You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear Voices singing, let's be jolly Deck the halls with...

The holidays are here and many of us are seeing relatives that we have not seen in a while. We all gather around delectable buffets that include family recipes. After initial “hellos,” we all start to share what we...

When my kid was a little bit, I read a random article about how children of lower-income families sometimes wondered why Santa did not bring them as many presents as their classmates. It stuck with me. Never prior had I...