“Training” is often viewed as a dirty word in secular parenting circles. I’ve even seen it called “ugly.” I’ve often heard those who oppose the idea of training children say things such as “I’m not teaching my children so much as learning from them,” and “Let your children be your guide.” These ... [keep reading]

There are some universal truths of parenthood: One of the very best smells in the world is a newborn baby’s head.One of the most adorable (and “hooray, now I get a nap too”) sights is a sweet baby, toddler, or kiddo sleeping.There is no sweeter sound than a toddler singing. It’s that last ... [keep reading]

From the day we tote our pruned, magenta, bundles of joy home from the hospital, we’re imparting life skills: how to fall asleep, how to use the bathroom, how to nibble a bratwurst without choking. They start life in the car seat, but our goal is to eventually hand over the keys. But even if ... [keep reading]