Carrie Visintainer

A Yurt in the Colorado Backcountry.

Is your significant other a restless adventurer? The type who’d rather be away than at home? Look no further. Her holiday wish list is right here: 1.

If you suffer from anxiety while flying, you are not alone.

Women have been giving birth since the beginning of time, which makes it seem like pregnancy and parenthood should be the most joyful, natural experience ever. But the truth is, many women feel scared. Even terrified.

Have you always wanted to take a solo trip but can’t seem to find the guts? It can be nerve-wracking, for sure, to do it alone. But it’s doable and you don’t have to be a helpless damsel out there.

1. Channel Islands National Park, California Imagine kayaking in sea caves, wandering through wildflowers, snorkeling, and camping on the beach.

You’re the type who walks confidently in the world, trusting your intuition and honoring your self. And yes, motherhood threatens to trump all of this.

I talked with several moms and dads who didn’t receive paid leave when they gave birth to or adopted their child, to get their perspective. They gave me 8 reasons the U.S. needs to get on board with the rest of the world.

Becoming a parent is a rich experience, one that’s full of mind-blowing love, fear, immense responsibility, and possibility.

Three years ago, when my son was in kindergarten, we took him out of school for two months for an extended trip to rural Mexico.

Supermom. We’ve all heard this term, referring to the woman who does it all. With a big smile on her face.  They’re ladies who are lauded for being strong and selfless—truly super.

There’s an heirloom of sorts sitting in my garage. It’s not a necklace or a quilt, but something less traditional: a 15-foot Coleman canoe.