How to Raise Kids Who Love to Read
Reading together as a family will help your kids fall in love with books.
How To Learn Anything
A few months ago, I said “shoes” in a conversation with my husband, and one-year-old Ira appeared in the doorway carrying his Stride Rites. That’s when we realized he can understand everything we say. It seemed to happen overnight. Every day Ira learns a new word or two. “Doggy, doggy, doggy,” he squeals as the…
The Riddle of Parenting
“Love me when I least deserve it, because that is when I really need it.” – Swedish proverb “Watch what I can do,” four-year-old Ezra says as he pushes his bike to the top of a grassy hill near our house. He gets on his bike and grips the handlebars. I open my mouth to…
A Snapshot of Parenting in America
Percentage of women between the ages 40 and 44 who’ve had a biological child (2010): 83 In 1990, the percentage of women between the ages 40 and 44 who’d had a biological child: 90 Percentage of men between who’ve had a biological child by age 40 (2010): 76 Percent drop in the birth rate between…
Happy News
As spring blossoms around us, we’re anticipating an exciting change for our little family. We’re expecting another baby, due at the end of August. It feels entirely different than the first time, mostly because there’s much less research and preparation involved this go around. We already have an amazing team of midwives, who we’re thrilled…