If we follow one another on Twitter, you may have felt me bristling just a little bit last Thursday. There was news about parent happiness - and I wasn't a fan of the scientists' suggestion. So I called the lead researcher up, and here's what I found. Dads are happier than moms. Science wants to… Continue reading Washington Post: Dads Are Happier Than Moms
Author: Sharon Holbrook
Raising a Good Man Starts Now
Boys will be boys? No. There's a better way. Raising a Good Man Starts Now Published on Medium, September 27, 2018
Motherwell: How to Talk to Our Sons About Guns and Aggression
I've been struggling with the questions of boys, guns, and aggression since my 12-year-old was little. I still am. How to Talk to Our Sons about Guns and Aggression Published on Motherwell, February 22, 2018
Your Teen: Speak Up, Kid
Part of growing towards independence is finding your voice - here's how to help kids advocate for themselves. Helping Our Kids Learn to Speak for Themselves Published in Your Teen Magazine
New York Times: The More the Merrier, and the Messier
I wanted simple and orderly. Hosting 20 house guests is neither of these. Happy to share my latest! https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/29/well/family/the-more-the-merrier-and-the-messier.html
Shaker Life: The Simple Things in Life
It's amazing what the right house can do for a person with disabilities, even (especially!) when those disabilities are profound. It was a joy to meet Sarah and her family and to tell their story. The Simple Things in Life Published in Shaker Life, Summer 2017
Your Teen Magazine: Don’t Expect the Worst from Teens, or You Just Might Get It
You know those stereotypes about how rotten teens are? Skip them. Here's why: Don't Expect the Worst from Teens, or You Just Might Get It Published in Your Teen Magazine, July-August 2017
Brightly: Democracy Begins at Home
Do your kids understand our government? (Do you? I admit I have a little reading to do.) Here's how to make learning about it fun. Democracy Begins at Home: Books to Teach Kids About Our American Government Published on Brightly, May 25, 2017
I have a new job!
Readers, I'm thrilled to share that I've taken on the position of Print Managing Editor of Your Teen Magazine for Parents. I love Your Teen's smart, helpful, down-to-earth writing for parents of tweens and teens, and it's an honor to be part of getting that writing to you. (Check it out! http://www.yourteenmag.com) Now, for your… Continue reading I have a new job!
Washington Post: ‘Make Your Kid A Money Genius’ Author Explains How and Why to Talk to Your Kid About Money. Now.
I had the pleasure of interviewing bestselling financial author Beth Kobliner about her latest book. Great info, especially for the money-intimidated. 'Make Your Kid A Money Genius' Author Explains How and Why to Talk to Your Kid About Money. Now. Published in The Washington Post, March 28, 2017