The Easiest Way to Train Any Kid to Be More Minimalist
I have long given up the fantasy that I could live in a minimal, streamlined environment with two children. I declared us a family of maximalists and let the piles…
Why Zoning Out Can Be Good for You
Photo: Rido (Shutterstock) We all have times when we find ourselves waiting, with nothing to do, in the waiting room of our doctor’s office, at the car mechanic, or during…
How to Parent With ‘Connected Consequences’ (and Why You Should)
Photo: Anna Nahabed (Shutterstock) As the parenting trends drift further away from punishments and hard discipline, there is still a conflict among parenting communities—and maybe even within your own household—over…
You’re Underestimating Kindness
Photo: Koldunov (Shutterstock) In an overwhelming world, small acts of kindness can seem to have little meaning. In a world where bad things are happening every day, how much can…
Use the ‘Four Tendencies’ Quiz to Be More Productive
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) From Myers-Briggs types to Enneagram numbers, it’s natural to want to try and understand ourselves better (even if these often lead to bullshit personality “types”). While I…