How to Sleep Like Your Relationship Depends on It
Being in love with your partner and being able to sleep well next to them are two *totally* different things.
Recently Published & Forever Favorites...
Having Trouble Falling Asleep After Sex? You’re Not Alone
Here’s why it is hard for some women to fall asleep after sex and what could be going on.
Outdoor Entertaining Ideas for Summer Fun in the Backyard
Everything is better outside.
Moms Are Beyond Tired — They're Facing an 'Exhaustion Gap'
Moms are more tired than dads—and now there's data to prove it.
Not Sure You Want to Be a Parent? Let a Pro Help You Decide
"Parenthood Indecision" therapy and online courses are new resources for the undecided.
I Hate the Open-Plan Kitchen—and Amazingly, I'm No Longer the Only One
They're just.....not good.
The Early Days at J.Crew
I worked at the the first J.Crew store in the months just after it opened. This is what it was like.
PARENTING
Listen Up, Cupcake: Stop Giving My Kids Junk Food
This article originally appeared in The Washington Post
These Are The Secrets For Raising Kind Children, According to Experts
Harry Styles wants us all to treat people with kindness. Here's how to help kids do just that.
My Kid Is The Youngest (Or Oldest) In the Classroom. Does That Matter?
Parents stress over relative age order *a lot*. But does it really predict kids' future success?
How to Deal With a Picky Eater: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents
Buh-bye “Clean Plate Club.” There's a better way to encourage healthy eating habits.
It's OK to Not Be Into Sex Right After Having a Baby
It's time to empower women with better post-delivery advice than "Tell your partner the doctor told you hold off."
Easy Tips to Get Cooking with Your Kids
Cooking together as a family is a great way to introduce kids to healthy eating philosophies & basic kitchen skills.
A Family Affair
If you can, you should most definitely Amanpuri in Phuket, Thailand.
Your kid should be screened for a learning disability before Grade 1
Dyslexia needs to be caught early for the best chance at successfully learning how to read.
Why I Won't Raise Free-Range Kids
Parents today are always going on about how much better our own freewheeling childhoods were. But were they?
My Kids Don’t Know Where to Call Home
Home is a tricky concept—at least for my family.
How to Find the Absolute Best School (for You)
When it comes to choosing a school, there's more to consider than test scores.
How Your Child Can Avoid Being A Bullying Victim
Tips for helping your child avoid a horrible situation from the get-go.
I’m Envious of My Two Sons
I'm flat out jealous because there’s a decent chance that my sons—simply because they’re boys—won’t experience the body discomfort and hyperawareness that I (and most girls and women) know so well.
The Weird Complications of Moving Into Your Childhood Home
What could be sweeter than moving into your childhood home—tucking your own kids into your old bedroom at night, or serving Thanksgiving dinner in the same dining room that was the backdrop for decades of your own holidays?
How to Make a Mediocre School Great Within a Year
For home buyers with kids, settling in a good school district is a must, right? Not necessarily...
Coping With Life After Baby
Having a baby is easy--well, relatively--given the plethora of fertility clinics, acupuncturists, yoga classes, and other pre natal-support options available. But what happens after the baby arrives?
The Good and Bad of Labeling Kids ‘Gifted’
At the age of four, Jennifer Chutter’s son, Ben, taught himself to read. “I thought he was just looking at books,” recalls Chutter, 41, of Burnaby, B.C. “But then I realized he had actually figured out the sounds and letters, and was reading them.”
Helping mothers—and the Medical System—Move Forward After Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss
Miscarriage is hard. Here's what's being done in Canada to ease the pain.
BEAUTY & HEALTH
Everything You Need to Know About Perimenopause
New treatments & medical approaches are making this life phase a lot less horrible.
The Scary Truth: What Wine, Sugar, Gluten, & Dairy Are Doing to Your Skin
Your vices are likely taking a toll on your skin.
Intermittent Fasting: Types, Benefits, Drawbacks & More
Curious about Intermittent Fasting? Here's everything you need to know.
Does the Revenge Body Trend Empower Women — Or Not?
The latest fitness social media trend the Revenge Bod is bringing women a sense of empowerment.
The Different Types of Intermittent Fasting
There are several different ways to fast, which can make it tough to know where to start or which plan is best for you.
Intermittent Fasting Benefits and Risks
What gives IF such staying power? And is it worth a try? Let’s take a closer look at intermittent fasting’s benefits—and a few of its disadvantages, too.
Is the Era of the Booty Empowering or Another Unhealthy Body Obsession?
We’ve gone from trying to jazzercise our bums away to working out to enhance every curve we’ve got.
10 Ways to Jump Head First Into the Body Positive Movement
The path to acceptance and becoming body positive starts here.
Why So Many Women Hate Their Pregnant Bodies
Hint: It has to do with our cultural obsession over 'bouncing back.'
Celebrities and Food — There’s No Way They Eat That
Pop culture is saturated these days with celebrities sharing what they eat with the world. But can they possibly, *actually* eat all that?
Why More Men Are Getting More Cosmetic Procedures Than Ever
If you've noticed men looking a little less tired & a lot more chiseled these days, you’re right.
Why Body Hashtagging Has Got to Stop Now
The trend of “body hashtagging” (#BootyGoals, #ThighGap, #PerfectBody) has got us all thinking of bodies—both other people’s and our own—as parts to be scrutinized and judged. And that’s not good.
What Happens When Daughters Start to Outshine Their Mothers
Given our culture’s obsession with youth and beauty, is it any surprise that for some mothers, watching their girls bloom is bittersweet?
Guys Are Actually Posing For Sexy ‘Dudeoir’ Photos
It turns out, it’s not just women who want to take sultry photos for their partners.
TRENDS
Drop-In Meditation Studios Provide On-Demand Zen
Drop-in meditation studios and mass breathwork events are a thing. Hooray!
Camping Preparation Tips: How to Prepare for a Camping Trip
Camping season is coming. Get ready with these tips.
Grill vs. BBQ: What's the Difference Between Barbecue and Grilling?
Yes, There Actually Is a Difference Between “Barbecuing” and “Grilling."
Grilling for Beginners: Learn How to Grill, Safety Tips, and More
Here's everything you need to know to grill all summer long.
Do Built-In Bookshelves Add Value Or Cramp Your Space?
Will built-in bookshelves add value to your home? Or have times and trends changed so much that they’re as antiquated as your grandmother’s credenza?
Have You Fallen Out of Love With Your House? Here's Why
Remember that moment you first laid eyes on your home? How you swooned over those soaring ceilings and gleaming hardwood floors?
The Incredible Shrinking Neighborhood: Buyers Narrow Their Focus
Most home buyers dream of settling down in a great city or town, but a growing number of house hunters are setting their sights smaller.
‘We Aren’t Miracle Workers,’ and 6 Other Things Architects Wish You Knew
Of all the professionals you may turn to when building or renovating a home, few hold as exalted a position as the architect. And yet...
No TV in Your Living Room? Here’s How It Should Look
Because designing a room around a TV is so last century...
Gonzo Gourmet Gadgets: Are Niche Kitchen Appliances Worth the Cash?
Should you really settle for an oven that can only bake (pffft!) or a fridge that doesn't send updates via smartphone?
'Help, a McMansion Is Going Up Next Door!'
Huge houses are being built on plots of land originally meant to accommodate smaller dwellings, sparking heated debates over what's best for surrounding communities.
I Hate the Open-Plan Kitchen—and Amazingly, I'm No Longer the Only One
They're just.....not good.
Connections--Not Cocktails--For the New Girls Night Out
Turns out girls of all ages still want to have fun, only just in more meaningful ways.
