— Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, Shutterstock We all hope our kids inherit our best genes, but there’s no question that they also pick up our worst habits — including our digital dependencies. After all, adults know as well as children that when phone screens compete for attention, they win every time. So, what’s a...
One of the perks of adulthood is the freedom to make our own choices. Should I head to the gym or sleep in another 30 minutes? Should I spend that birthday check or save it? Should I cook or order takeout? It’s empowering — and exhausting. So, it’s no wonder we sometimes crave hard and...
— Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment/Getty Images I remember watching my firstborn son waddle around the beach a few weeks after his first birthday. He wandered around the sand a bit before making his way over to a pair of brothers who were building a sandcastle. The scene was one from a storybook: mom and dad sitting...
— mikimad/E+/Getty Images Parents in a South Carolina neighborhood voiced their concerns after their HOA banned any sports-related activities in common grassy areas. They even went so far as to plant trees in the middle of the largest common area where kids play sports like football. The HOA claims that any “organized” activity in the...