This year’s holiday season reminds me of the opening line in Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women: “‘Christmas doesn’t feel like Christmas without any presents,’ grumbled Jo, lying on the rug.” The story is set in the middle of the American civil war, and the four March sisters are grieving over not being able to spend Christmas…

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Remember your child as a baby? When they accidentally hit their head on the side of the crib or get startled awake by a loud noise? Seconds tick by slowly as you wait for the sound of that gulp for air—usually followed by a piercing cry. Breathing: it’s probably the most hard-wired, involuntary function we…

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Here in the United States, we’re a week away from one of our oldest holiday traditions: Thanksgiving. Whether or not you celebrate Thanksgiving where you’re located, it’s a good opportunity to show some gratitude for all that we have: our homes, our families, our health. As a parent, I know you’re incredibly thankful for the…

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The scenario is all-too familiar.  You’re in an important Zoom meeting and need one gloriously uninterrupted hour to focus on work. Despite the fact that it’s 8 in the morning, you hand over the iPad to keep your kid entertained. Or how about this one: Your tween has stopped complaining that they’re bored and started…

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Is your child spending too much time playing video games? In the past few years, I’ve heard from many parents who are concerned about their kids’ video game hobby, obsession, or addiction. In a world where we are bombarded with screens–smartphones, iPads, laptops–not to mention Xbox, Game Cube, PS5, Nintendo Switch: How much is too much? I…

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