Image by .nele via Flickr “Never raise your hand to your kids. It leaves your groin unprotected.” - Red Buttons Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Asha Dornfest of Parent Hacks Parenting is equal parts skill and art. The skills — diaper changing, nightmare soothing, gentle encouragement,... 

“So if we love someone, we should train in being able to listen. By listening with calm and understanding, we can ease the suffering of another person.” Thich Nhat Hanh It’s Christmastime and it’s the season of giving … what are you giving your loved ones this year? The holidays often mean... 

Photo from Zen Habits Tell me if this has happened to you: You wake up one morning several years into your marriage and wonder how in the world did I end up here? Not wondering this in an overly negative way, as in I can’t believe I am with this person (although that may indeed be the case)... 

by Brenda L. Gargus “If a child lives with approval, he learns to live with himself.” Dorothy Law Nolte After a long day at the office, with more work facing you at home, the last thing you might feel like doing is being positive. But it is crucial that, even during conversations aimed at... 

by Warren P. Silberstein, M.D. In the past 2 months I’ve received 5 separate e-mail requests for advice about children who won’t sleep at night. The children ranged in age from 3 months to 4 years, but most were between 12 and 21 months old. All the requests for help had two things in common:... 

Image via newcommunities.org How does one begin to teach children about Peace ? It is a word so frequently heard in conversations these days, yet how do we explain its concept to children? Its a little bit like saying ‘do as i say not as i do’ rather than leading by example, because we, ... 

I’m often asked about raising six kids, and being productive and achieving goals and changing habits in the midst of raising so many kids. But here’s the thing: I do all the other stuff, the productivity stuff, because of my kids. They, and my wife, are my reason for being. It is my lifelong goal...