How to Talk to Your Kids About Guns
This post is part of our “Big Talks” series—a guide to helping parents navigate the most important conversations they’ll have with their kids. Read more here. My family doesn’t own…
How to Set Boundaries Around Toy Guns
Photo: Bignai (Shutterstock) Many parents don’t like guns—real ones or toys. So even though we may know that playing with pretend guns is developmentally normal, our instinct whenever our kids…
A Glossary of Terms You Should Know Before Jumping Into the Gun Control Debate
Photo: HarrisonJeffs (Shutterstock) In the wake of a mass shooting, a few things are inevitable. The national conversation about potential gun control measures will heat up and gun and ammo…
Why Do Some Knives Have Dimples?
Photo: Fortyforks (Shutterstock) When buying a knife, there’s a lot to consider: Blade length, blade material, handle material, blade shape—there is a good bit going on, but most of us…
Always Take a Knife on Vacation
Photo: Claire Lower My grandfather knew what he was doing when he told me to “always carry a pocket knife.” Spending the last few weeks of summer at the beach?…
How to Keep Your Knives Sharp
They say it’s more dangerous to use a dull knife than a sharp knife. That’s because if you struggle with a dull blade, you’re more likely to slip—and no one…