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My daughter’s rare reverse-slope hearing loss (RSHL) elicits awkward encounters with strangers.

Having a "Yes Day" with your kids can be fun and beneficial. Here's how to make it happen.

Speaking out against racism may cause conflict, but it’s needed. Published in Shondaland (March 2021).

Old Orchard neighborhood in Toledo, Ohio is littered with Little Free Libraries, small houses filled with books for whomever passes by,...

While nearly half of the men interviewed claim that they are doing most of the homeschooling; 3% of women agree.

I’ve heard many people lament that the holidays will look different this year with social distancing and COVID-19. While I feel for all...

It’s a well-known story: women put aside their hopes and dreams to raise a family. As men statistically make more than women-- women make...

A daily guide for completing work while learning from home that gives kids options and freedom of choice!

Joy Hajjar reveals the journey that put their 10-year-old on the heart transplant list. Joy Hajjar is a bit of a modern-day Mary Poppins....

Simple events that single people take for granted--getting a haircut or enjoying a drink with a friend--become sources of guilt after...

News anchor/reporter, mom, wife and community advocate Melissa Andrews on juggling work and life. Every now and then you meet a...

Are society’s expectations of children’s social behavior unrealistic and potentially harmful? Recently we went to a friend’s house for a...

Your child won't lose the skills learned over the school years if you creatively incorporate learning into a playful setting over the...

Mindfulness and meditation can decrease stress/anxiety, increase focus, boost compassion and help kids with self-awareness. Photo by Mary...

Knowing when to wait for a child to outgrow an issue and when to seek help can be a daunting task, but too much help is better than too...

Is technology the reason parenting styles have changed so dramatically over the last two decades? We’ve all heard or said the equivalent...