parenthood

Skating Through Life 

There’s a childhood photo of me where I’m wearing black, elastic biker shorts with neon zig-zags on the sides (it was the ‘90s), an...

Sleep, Baby, Sleep 

Regardless of your chosen parenting method, there’s one thing everyone can agree on when it comes to raising a child: Sleep is important. It’s...

Mistakes Were Made 

I’ve made a lot of mistakes in the three years I’ve been a parent. I’ve let a bag of breast milk go bad, and...

Keep Calm and Parent On 

We think of childhood as a carefree time of play and fun, but in reality, anxiety can manifest in children at nearly any age....

Pure Genius 

Before I was a parent, I used to have a good idea of what a genius was. Or at least, a general idea. A...

How to talk to typically developing kids about kids with special needs 

For parents, there are few situations that can cause such a sweat-inducing jumble of emotions -- from embarrassment and frustration to oh-crap-I-forget-how-to-explain-this-right -- than...

Have a New Baby?

Welcome to parenthood! Feeling a little overwhelmed by the job? Rest assured that you are in excellent company as generations of parents have spent...

What Cincinnati Parents Really Want for Valentine’s Day

Flowers wilt and die within days. jewelry will inevitably be broken by that sweet baby on your hip. Chocolate will leave you in a...

Understanding Amber Alerts

It’s every parent’s worst nightmare - your child. Missing. Our sister magazine publication and website - Indy's Child Magazine - is based in Indiana, where the...

Confession: Peanut butter and jelly is my best

Sometimes my best is peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for dinner. It has been a long day and, yes, you can have three servings...

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