Compromise in relationships can be hard -- really hard -- no matter what your communication style is. In Episode 28 of Edit Your Life, Christine interviews her therapist husband Jonathan about how to identify what kind of compromiser you are, the … [Read more]
My general attitude toward most gear and gadgets -- kid-specific or not -- is that you probably don't need it. But a few household items are so useful and multifunctional they deserve special treatment. When my publisher and I were dreaming up a … [Read more]
The notion of modeling behavior for kids makes many parents feel like they’re in the perfection hot seat; if they don’t act like paragons of humanity at all times, they’re setting their kids up for future therapy. In Episode 27 of the Edit Your … [Read more]
The great thing about watching parent hacks float by is that I can talk about how these hacks have actually played out in our family. Case in point: what happens when I've encouraged my kids to do things (chores, physical challenges, etc.) that … [Read more]
Chores represent a double parenting win -- you’re teaching your kids life skills while lightening your load. But this seemingly straightforward setup is a constant source of frustration for families. In Episode 26 of Edit Your Life, Christine and … [Read more]
Update: The Book Launch Kickoff Team application is closed as the slots are filled! But you can still participate in other ways. Watch the Parent Hacks book page for the latest news, including a free bonus gift for everyone who preorders the book by … [Read more]
I'm documenting my daughter's and my experience with Invisalign clear aligners. I'm a member of the Invisalign Mom Advisory Board, and we're receiving complimentary treatment as part of the program. My mother-daughter adventure in orthodontia … [Read more]
Do you have an inner rebel? That voice that resists when you attempt to change your routine or make a decision -- even when the change is good for you or your family? In Episode 25 of Edit Your Life, we explore the concept of the inner rebel and … [Read more]
Money is a difficult topic for so many people. There’s fear, baggage, and intimidation in the face of “financial Martian-speak.” In Episode 24 of Edit Your Life, Christine interviews investment professional Sandra Gilpatrick about how to edit your … [Read more]
Valentine's Day preparation is officially underway. You've been sending me great Valentine's Day parent hacks for years, but it's time for a refresher! To sweeten the deal, one Valentine hacker will win the gorgeous, new activity book, PAINT BY … [Read more]