Sports are amazing for kids, and the benefits include so much more than mere fun. They help children socialize naturally, get exercise, teach teamwork and resilience, and build community. But if your kid isn’t sporty, it can feel like they’re missing out on all of...
This story was contributed by Amanda Vlastas of West University Moms. The first time I had real kid-free time, I thought I was supposed to feel free. Instead, I mostly felt weird. The house was too quiet, I missed the boys (who were just 1 and 4 at the time), and I...
Jon Gustin is the dad behind the popular social media account “The Tired Dad”. Known for his candid takes on sobriety, marriage and parenting, he has become the millennial voice of fatherhood—all while pouring an endless cup of coffee. Recently, Jon sat...
Sleep as a mom is as crucial as it is elusive. As a new mom, postpartum sleep is at the mercy of hormones and your newborn’s shaky sleep habits. You spend months (and maybe years) getting them on a sleep schedule, and along the way, your own sleep gets deprioritized....
Kirsten Jones is a former D1 athlete and Nike executive, and also a mom of three. As a Sports Parenting Coach for over ten years, she has been guiding parents through the sometimes rocky terrain of youth sports. More recently, she’s shared that same guidance in her...
