As much as we love finding fun, funny, sweet, and sentimental Father's Day gifts for you each year, one thing we really love doing is helping our readers solve problems. Like, gift problems. Like, finding the perfect creative Father's Da…
I've been so glad to see more books about self-care for moms , especially since there are so many books on how to care for babies that leave us out of the equation, more or less. Strong as a Mother: How to Stay Healthy, Happy, and (Most …
This week is National Screen-Free week, our kids' favorite week of the year. Ha! We love hearing from our readers about the different ways you manage screen time at home, including some of the tricks you've picked up from Cool Mom Tech .…
There are tons of books -- not to mention unsolicited opinions from strangers (my favorite!) -- on how to raise a healthy kid, but when you think about it, there's not much out there on how to cultivate healthy moms. Which is why social …
Wow, journals have come a long way since I was a kid and I had a choice between a plain lined composition book or some cutesy diary with an easily pickable lock. Now, journals are so creative, with so many different kinds of approaches a…
Holocaust books for kids? Absolutely. Without a doubt. There's no room for "but we have to keep our kids innocent!" -- this is important. This week was Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day, and we were all shocked to see…
As we're busy sharing all the traditionally cute bunny books and gifts for kids' Easter baskets , here comes one that...well, it's a long way off the beaten path of your typical bunny book. Presenting: A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo ,…
If you haven't yet checked out our annual roundup of the the best lists of the best children's books of the year , it's well worth your time. But here's one more book list that really caught my attention: Amazon's list of the states that…
The truth is, we want to give a shout out to the many wonderful children's authors this year who dedicated their energies to supporting, uplifting, and empowering girls -- and to those publishers who gave them the opportunity. But the on…
It's been a tough year for women, but we're convinced that the future is female , and that includes 2018. So in the spirit of sisterhood , supporting the work of more diverse voices, and in general, just discovering something new and won…
Since the introduction to Harry Potter 20 years ago (wha-aa?) I can't think of a children's book that's resonated with so many kids and adults as RJ Palacio's Wonder . It's made my own daughters' lists of Favorite Books Ever, and they ad…
To celebrate and support Planned Parenthood's 100th year anniversary, a group of the best in the Comics industry -- we're taking Neil Gaiman , Louise Simonson, Denny O'Neil, Andrew Aydin, Gabby Rivera, and many more! == have come togethe…
We first spotted Lovelane Designs' amazing superhero capes on Etsy a few years ago and became instantly obsessed. In fact, we've featured them in more than one gift guide for kids over the years. That said, the quality and handmade desig…
Beach reads are one of the greatest things about summer -- whether or not you actually make it to the a beach. To help you find your next great literary escape, I checked out the top 10 most-read books on Amazon this week a new list they…
I'd be willing to bet money that you've probably heard about Marie Kondo's uber best-selling book The life-changing magic of tidying up , aka The Konmari Method . But now, the author has launched a new version of her book to make it even…
Being a parent really does require a great sense of humor, especially in those early years. And these five funny books on fatherhood should help. All written by fathers who also happen to be hilarious (Michael Ian Black? Jim Gaffigan? He…
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We know a little something about reinvention after motherhood and women entrepreneurs. Hey, Kristen did an entire TedX talk about it! And I've made a few career switches myself -- finally landing on this sweet gig that Kristen and I crea…
The brand new children's book, Atlas of Miniature Adventures is the most charming, wonderful, travel-meets-trivia book . Author Emily Hawkins and illustrator Lucy Letherland sure know how get even the most cynical, " can't we just stay o…
If your family has been thinking about adopting, I'm here as a BTDT mom to help. This year, my family grew by one more child when my husband and I adopted our daughter, a spunky 2-year-old from South Korea. It feels like we're experts on…
It's always a strange and complex feeling to feel the loss of someone you've never actually met, but that's just what I feel right now, learning of today's passing of author and mom of three, Amy Krouse Rosenthal . This is one woman who …
I confess that when I'm struggling with an issue or looking for guidance, wisdom or just calm, I have always been a fan of various oracles and methods of divination. And I don't mean the fortune teller at a street fair years ago, who loo…
I recently finished reading How to Win as a Step-Family (great book for blended families, by the way), and one of the suggestions they made to help family morale was a complaint and compliment box where everyone can air their grievances …
Looking for a good book to read this winter? This classic novels scratch-off poster chart at Pop Chart Lab has your next 100 book recommendations for you, with the most satisfying check-off list ever. This framed art poster has 100 class…