Bada Bing, Lollipop and Jingle Bell – an alpaca, a miniature horse and a miniature donkey, respectively – need to be fed. The rabbit hutches need mucking. And, uh oh, now there’s a sheep on the loose.

When one of my now-adult kids was in middle school, I had a small epiphany about parenting. I had been haranguing him constantly about his homework and grades, which were indeed a problem. One night, ...

As a mom, a researcher, and a writer, I've spent more than a decade diving into the science of happiness. Along the way, I've collected what I call "Secrets of Adulthood" — the lessons I've learned, ...

We are living in an age in which chasing happiness seems to be a leading value of society, and this is most evident in how we are choosing to raise our children. Parents and caregivers are often ...

Discover 18+ fun Cinco de Mayo books for kids! Perfect for classrooms & families to teach culture, history, & celebrate the holiday with colorful kids’ stories. Holidays with kids are my favorite ...