One of the many tough things about postpartum depression is that moms don't realize they have it until they bring the baby home. This might cha…
- 2 days ago, 18 May 12, 7:52pm -

When shopping for my own kids and searching for gifts for expectant mama friends, I try to stay away from big-name brands when I can; I want my…
- 2 days ago, 18 May 12, 3:41pm -

Pregnant ladies aren’t entirely as delicate as common opinion would have us believe. After all, they’ll be pushing out an entire little pers…
- 3 days ago, 17 May 12, 7:27pm -

In the past 30 days of your pregnancy you might have given in to some strange food cravings—pickles with peanut butter or breakfast for dinner…
- 3 days ago, 17 May 12, 5:18pm -

You’ll visit the doctor more during your pregnancy than you probably have ever before, and the multitude of procedures your OB will offer can…
- 4 days ago, 16 May 12, 10:36pm -

Last year, a 9-year-old Cleveland Heights, OH, boy was taken from his mother and put in protective custody after his weight ballooned to almost…
- 5 days ago, 15 May 12, 8:04pm -

A study published in the June issue of Pediatrics revealed a horrifying increase in the number of children ER visits as a result of either swall…
- 5 days ago, 15 May 12, 6:56pm -

Choosing a pediatrician is one of the first major decisions expectant parents must make for their child. Whose advice and expertise would you tr…
- 6 days ago, 14 May 12, 8:03pm -

Your baby’s ba-ba or binky are probably associated with cozy comfort, but a new study finds that they can actually cause injury, a risk that i…
- 6 days ago, 14 May 12, 5:13pm -

Need some educational gear and some good reads for your kids this summer? We've got a prize for you! Author: …
- 6 days ago, 14 May 12, 1:30pm -

Gallup found that employed mothers of young children reported more happiness and less depression than those who chose to stay home. Why ask?
- 1 day ago, 19 May 12, 3:40pm -

After Mary Kennedy's suicide, remembering that every day you get is a good day.
- 2 days ago, 18 May 12, 7:29pm -

Can a stepmother talk to her stepdaughter about puberty, or is that strictly the mother's job?
- 2 days ago, 18 May 12, 4:56pm -

When a bar mitzvah collides with autism, it's a coming of age ritual for both father and son.
- 2 days ago, 18 May 12, 3:07pm -

In a perfect divorce, grandparents and grandchildren can easily stay close. But what do you do when things are not so rosy?
- 3 days ago, 17 May 12, 7:30pm -

New research shows that having children inoculates parents against the things that conspire to cause unhappiness. So there.
- 3 days ago, 17 May 12, 2:28pm -

Parent-baby music classes may make babies more social, but if they don't make parents happy, what are they really worth?
- 4 days ago, 16 May 12, 9:26pm -

I have never walked out of a movie before. But when in "The Avengers" Thor dismissed his evil brother with the words "He's adopted," I left.
- 4 days ago, 16 May 12, 3:21pm -

A mother and daughter on why they won't be visiting a fertility clinic together anytime soon.
- 5 days ago, 15 May 12, 8:17pm -

"Across the country, children conceived with donated sperm are struggling with serious genetic conditions inherited from men they have never met."
- 5 days ago, 15 May 12, 4:42pm -

Getting your child started with potty training can be difficult enough. But when things do not seem to be going smoothly, taking longer than expected or your child starts to regress, parents and caregivers may begin to think it may never happen. Acco…
- 1 day ago, 19 May 12, 1:27pm -

Has your stroller taken a beating this winter? Are you hearing squeaks, seeing scuffs or are your tires losing air? You can give your stroller a tune-up and have it working (and looking) just like new! Here are a few tips from our stroller experts: C…
- 3 days ago, 17 May 12, 9:07pm -

May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. At Isis, we are offering expert workshops to educate parents and other caregivers about how asthma and allergies can impact young children. Did you know: Asthma is the leading cause of chronic child…
- 5 days ago, 15 May 12, 2:51pm -

I was privileged to attend Room to Grow’s Celebrating Inspirational Women and Mothers breakfast last Monday morning. Isis Parenting has had a long-term relationship with Room to Grow and it’s a partnership that I am especially proud of. The carin…
- 7 days ago, 13 May 12, 2:08pm -

Dear Time Magazine, Thank you so much for bringing the topics of Extended Breastfeeding and Attachment Parenting to mass media (again). By publishing that provocative photo and baiting headline, you’ve indicated that “Extreme Parenting” is impo…
- 9 days ago, 11 May 12, 2:11pm -

We’ve read the statistics: 1 in 8 babies is born prematurely; however, numbers can leave us numb. They do not reflect the real life experiences of the families involved or the emotional rollercoaster associated with premature birth. Recently I had…
- 10 days ago, 10 May 12, 6:32pm -

As one of the Merchants at Isis, I am constantly approached by start-up companies about selling their products here. It is always great to see the new and innovative ideas that are presented. However, due to our strict safety standards and carefully…
- 11 days ago, 9 May 12, 6:27pm -

In a recent conversation in our Second Time Moms class we talked about our roles as mothers of young children and how the support, experience and unconditional love of our mothers and mothers-in-law can be so important as we navigate through the dail…
- 12 days ago, 8 May 12, 1:05pm -

For the past 5 years we have had Au Pairs in our home taking care of our children since we are two working parents. These young women are excellent caregivers and will occasionally have to address the occasional booboo. I have to trust them blindly w…
- 16 days ago, 4 May 12, 5:43pm -

Every Saturday morning, my daughter has soccer. Somehow her coach keeps 15 preschoolers focused for an hour and a half, despite the fact that their field is right next to a playground. But as soon as he announces practice is over, all the kids go run…
- 17 days ago, 3 May 12, 1:20pm -

Dana is a 15 year old from Hi-nella, NJ. She loves to write and enjoys reading, singing, and shopping. Her goal is to help others through her writing, and bring attention to important topics. Prom is a milestone in a teenager’s life and often…
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- 1 day ago, 19 May 12, 5:01pm -

Gabriele is an 18-year-old aspiring writer from Jacksonville, FL.  She loves the wit of Charles Dickens, the smell of sharpened pencils, and the charm of coffee shops. She lives her life by a Benjamin Franklin quote: “If you would not be for…
- 1 day ago, 19 May 12, 5:00pm -

Check out our segment on how to tell if your child is lying to you on AM Northwest:  
- 3 days ago, 17 May 12, 4:32pm -

Meta Tags- Parenting, parents, role model, siblings, authoritative, teen help, single parents Meta description- Teenagers who pose as parental figures to younger siblings of single parent homes or teens who help out in raising younger siblings…
- 4 days ago, 16 May 12, 5:05pm -

  Hailee is a 16-year-old student from Pittsgrove, NJ. She enjoys music, going to concerts, and writing. She hopes to major in Marketing (ex. Business and Interactive Media) in college.   Having a teen drive off alone for the first time can b…
- 4 days ago, 16 May 12, 5:02pm -

Vatsala is a 16-year-old from Amritsar, India. She enjoys listening to music, reading books, writing, doodling and her favorite subjects are English and Math. She wants to grow up to be a TV Journalist.   Stress is something that everybody has…
- 4 days ago, 16 May 12, 5:00pm -

Hailee, a 16-year-old from Pittsgrove, N.J., She enjoys music and spending her free time at concerts. She plans on majoring in Communications in College. Peer pressure? This word can be defined in many different ways. It can be defined as the p…
- 8 days ago, 12 May 12, 3:03pm -

Ara is a 16-year-old from Edmonds, WA. She enjoys blogging, spending time with her family and hopes to somehow incorporate her passion of writing into what she does in the future. Parenting these days can be tough, especially when your teen get…
- 8 days ago, 12 May 12, 3:01pm -

Maria is a 16-year-old who lives in Texas. Her pastimes include reading, writing, playing video games, and playing soccer. She hopes to one day publish her book, which she has been working on for four years.   Most nights I sit frustrated at t…
- 8 days ago, 12 May 12, 3:00pm -

The concept that families should be the place for spiritual development has been largely lost. In our current culture, parents rely on the church to take their place. When I read this in the February issue of the California Southern Baptist periodica…
- 87 days ago, 24 Feb 12, 2:08am -

You haven’t heard from me recently because I started a new adventure! At the beginning of the year, I took on the position as the Children Director at a church near my house. I am very thankful that God opened the door for me to step into this full…
- 88 days ago, 23 Feb 12, 5:50am -

(This is the continuation of the series on Discipling Our Children.) If you are not an only child, perhaps you have felt that your parents loved your siblings more than you. Or maybe you were the one loved more. Now that you are the parent, you know…
- 2 Dec 11, 11:00pm -

(This is the continuation of the series on Discipling Our Children.) If you are a Christian and want to raise your children to embrace a life of faith in Jesus Christ, I can guarantee you that at some point, in fact at many points, your children will…
- 1 Dec 11, 12:35am -

I want to dwell just a little bit more on Thanksgiving before we move on to Christmas. For most of our kids, it’s not a hard task for them to tell you what they are thankful for. They are asked to do this at school and at church, and you can expect…
- 28 Nov 11, 6:27pm -

(This is the continuation of the series on Discipling Our Children.) You may think I’m crazy, but I read all my children’s textbooks and literature books.  It beats watching TV, and I am feeling a lot smarter!  I get to learn, once again, about…
- 15 Nov 11, 6:39pm -

(Continuation from Part 3 in the discipleship series) So what can we do to disciple our children? I can suggest a million things, but I’m sure no one wants to read all that. I’ll talk about the most practical ones that I’ve done with my own chi…
- 9 Nov 11, 10:52pm -

Continuing from part two in the series, the second general principle of discipling our children is: 2. Discipleship happens within a relationship. Have you ever wondered why “sinners” such as tax collectors and prostitutes love Jesus?  Do you th…
- 4 Nov 11, 12:02am -

I started a series on discipling our children in preparation for a workshop that I will be doing on this topic. There are a couple of major principles about discipling that is different from discipline. 1. Don’t expect immediate or quick results. O…
- 1 Nov 11, 5:14pm -

In my previous post on living with my mother-in-law, several of the comments indicate the sentiment that they wish they did not have to live with their in-laws.  They want to get out of that situation, but have no choice. Not many of us, if any, mar…
- 28 Oct 11, 4:42am -

Sports develop a child’s physical skills. It also has other benefits such as providing children some form of exercise and the opportunity to make friends with other kids as well as allowing them to learn how to play as in a team, to play fair and t…
- 15 days ago, 5 May 12, 1:28pm -

Many parents face a common predicament when it comes to the time spent by their kids in front of the computer. They are in constant search for ways to control the PC time of their child. While it’s not very easy to discipline a child who has been q…
- 40 days ago, 10 Apr 12, 12:45pm -

One of the main predicaments of parents today is controlling their kids’ computer time. This issue has become a major concern for parents, school guidance counselors and child psychologists. It cannot be denied that computers and other portable gam…
- 71 days ago, 11 Mar 12, 1:59am -

Saving money is one of the most important things parents should teach their kids. Starting them young is most ideal. Experts have pointed out that the way a parent instills the value of saving money will determine a child’s success in handling his…
- 86 days ago, 25 Feb 12, 7:01am -

Many parents are concerned today about the lead hazards in their child’s toys. Health authorities have been warning consumers in the recent years against buying toys that may contain lead. Certain products found to be positive of lead have also bee…
- 100 days ago, 11 Feb 12, 3:56am -

To gift bag, or not to gift bag? That is the question. It seems that party gift bags have become the new normal – at least enough of the time to warrant the internal-discussion whether to join the bandwagon or not. When I was a kid, I don’t remem…
- 15 Dec 11, 3:57pm -

Most toys are simply garbage. There I said it. Long-ago, most toy companies stopped thinking about what’s best for kids in order to focus on profits, no matter the social and health implications. This phenomenon explains how cheaply made Chinese pr…
- 12 Dec 11, 5:54pm -

With the school year in full swing, the tide of research papers will soon start if it hasn’t already reached your family’s shores. This annual rite has many parents riding a wave of anxiety and self-doubt in anticipation of having to help with di…
- 6 Nov 11, 1:37pm -

It can be challenging or even embarrassing to talk with your pre-teen about their hygiene, but it’s important to address this conversation in a positive way. An open and honest discourse will set the tone for your future conversations about more in…
- 26 Oct 11, 2:26am -

Halloween has long been a time of costumes and candy and chilly evenings. Given the commotion and all of the fun, it’s important to make sure that everyone is safe and aware of situations that can come up. Even teenagers need to be reminded that Ha…
- 22 Oct 11, 2:17am -

Spiders, thunderstorms, and the dark – kids of all ages have worries and fears. These natural experiences, however, can become interruptive and almost debilitating for some kids who don’t develop tools to handle their fears and eventually move be…
- 3 days ago, 18 May 12, 11:44am -

Are You Surrounding Your Child with Too Much Care? You’ve been anticipating the arrival of your precious child and need to make sure your home is a safe and secure place for her to grow and thrive. But can there be too much baby proofing – too mu…
- 3 days ago, 17 May 12, 1:56pm -

Changes and Challenges During Pregnancy Pregnancy is an amazing time in your life, filled with excitement and anticipation. You might read every book, shop in every baby clothing and supply store, and attend parenting and childbirth classes. However,…
- 4 days ago, 16 May 12, 12:51pm -

Measuring Speech and Language Development Is my child on track with speech and language? This was the question I asked as one of my children grew to be a toddler. Something seemed to be blocking his language development, and it was evident in his spe…
- 6 days ago, 15 May 12, 11:45am -

Is Attachment Parenting and Breastfeeding Extreme Parenting? Have you seen the cover of the May 10th issue of TIME Magazine? It, and the article to which it refers, is sparking controversy and debate over breastfeeding, especially when breastfeedin…
- 7 days ago, 14 May 12, 11:42am -

Why Your Kids Need a New Hobby What hobbies do your kids have? I recently read an article at Better Homes & Gardens where the parents of many kids couldn’t name a hobby their children enjoyed (even though they fondly remember their own from childho…
- 10 days ago, 11 May 12, 12:02pm -

School is out for the summer… now what? For children it can be one of their favorite times of year – summer vacation – but for parents it can mean stress over how to keep the kids busy, safe, and away from the video games 8 hours each day. If y…
- 10 days ago, 10 May 12, 1:49pm -

Bullying at the Ballpark – Parents Can Be the Loudest Losers Parents take the fun out of everything. Kids have been thinking that for years, and sometimes I agree. Take one afternoon and sit at a ballpark, soccer field, dance studio, or ice rink an…
- 11 days ago, 9 May 12, 1:09pm -

Stay off the Guilt Path as You Celebrate Mother’s Day When I was shopping today I heard a husband ask his wife what she wanted for Mother’s Day. Her response was bluntly honest: “I don’t want to feel guilty that day. I want to shop, even if…
- 13 days ago, 8 May 12, 11:38am -

Bribes, Rewards, and Extreme Parenting Techniques Do you use a motivation, chore, or behavior chart with your kids? Are your rewards things such as extra computer time, a pack of gum, or maybe nothing but the affirmation that the chores were complete…
- 14 days ago, 7 May 12, 11:41am -

Peanuts found a great solution to the age-old Parenthacker question of how to make a milk carton handle.
- 4 days ago, 17 May 12, 11:39am -

I'm combing through the Getting Organized hacks and am amazed by the wealth of wisdom and practical strategy there. But I'm sure there's more to talk about. Come on down to the Minimalist Parenting blog -- we're collecting even more brilliance for po…
- 4 days ago, 16 May 12, 1:06pm -

I so admire Natalie's willingness to respect her daughters' feelings while still holding the line about followthrough.
- 5 days ago, 15 May 12, 6:24pm -

It has been quite a week for Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. On Friday Facebook week public with their IPO making Zuckerberg and his employees very, very, very rich.  And Last Monday Priscilla Chan – Zuckerberg graduated from med school at UC Sa…
- 21 hours ago, 20 May 12, 4:01am -

Holy eff. You won’t believe this video footage taken by a surveillance camera at a laundromat last week. In it, we see parents jokingly put their very small child inside an industrial washing machine with a front-loading door … you know, the kind…
- 1 day ago, 19 May 12, 9:12pm -

As if missing that last shot isn’t tough enough during a playoff game!  After Steve Blake missed a last minute shot during Game 2 against Okalhoma City, his family received death threats on twitter. According to Yahoo Sports, Blake’s wife, Krist…
- 1 day ago, 19 May 12, 5:51pm -

It’s a serious thing for high school seniors — deciding what to write for their senior quote in their very last high school yearbook ever. I mean, those yearbooks will be stuck in the bottom of unmarked boxes in attics and basements forever, whic…
- 2 days ago, 18 May 12, 9:40pm -

Graduation speeches are inspiring. That is, when they’re not riddled with clichés and totally useless, ethereal advice. Because, really, all the wrong people are giving commencement speeches. Who should be giving graduation speeches are those who…
- 2 days ago, 18 May 12, 7:52pm -

As a lover of all things Twitter and a groupie of all things trending, I immediately began following Tuesday’s Twitter trend #DescribeUrExUsingOnlyMovieTitles. Imagine the possibilities. I’ve long thought movies acted as metaphors for just ab…
- 2 days ago, 18 May 12, 4:05pm -

Giving new meaning to the song “Where’s Jeff?,” children’s megastar pop group, The Wiggles, has announced that three of its founding members will retire shortly. The departing wiggles are Jeff Fatt (Purple Wiggle), Murray Cook (the Red Wiggle…
- 2 days ago, 18 May 12, 2:39pm -