Do these 5 things to be happier as you age
Mary Pipher has a radical idea: that you can age with joy. A clinical psychologist and cultural anthropologist out of Lincoln, Neb., Pipher is perhaps best known for her 1994 book, a guide to girldom […]
Signs you’re burnt out as a parent (plus what to do about it)
If you’re a working mom (or a working dad!), you could probably use a clone or two. But if you’re beginning to feel like you need a clone army, you’re not alone. Close to 50 percent […]
Guidelines show you when to put your kids to bed
One question my wife and I have always struggled with is what time we should get our little ones to bed. Go to bed too early, and they goof off, get hyper and never get to […]
The real reason Costco & Sam’s Club check your receipts
If you shop at warehouse clubs like Costco or Sam’s Club, you know that you never put your receipt in your purse or pocket as soon as you get it. Why? There will likely be someone waiting to […]
8 organization hacks to make parenting (a little) easier
I distinctly remember when my kindergarten teacher asked us to consider what we wanted to be when we grew up. Answers ranged from firefighter and veterinarian to banker, artist and athlete. Unsurprisingly, none of my classmates listed parent as their dream career. Yet as adults, […]
Should you go solar to save on electricity?
The cost of electricity is going up. The Energy Information Administration projects the average cost of electricity will be 13.45 cents per kilowatt hour in 2020, up from 12.91 cents in 2018. This means higher […]
10 tips for falling asleep fast
Few workweek roadblocks are more frustrating than trying (and failing) to catch enough sleep ahead of a busy day. Throw smartphone screens, workplace stress and old-fashioned restlessness into the mix, and falling asleep can feel […]
The life-changing art of tidying up your fridge
Spring is just around the corner, which means now is an ideal time to deep clean your refrigerator. But first, let’s answer the obvious question: Why clean out your fridge? Marie Kondo would agree that […]
Why do moms still feel guilty about working?
Working mom guilt is a powerful, negative force that is as dated as it is prevalent. I have written on this topic extensively through my blog, my podcast, and on my Forbes column. Most recently, […]
How to stop being so pushy at work
I recently reached out to my social media including my 540k Twitter followers about what they thought was the difference between being passionate and pushy. It generated many interesting and thoughtful responses. The main essence was that […]