Are you wondering why it’s worth editing your life, or whether doing less = being lazy? Episode 3 of Edit Your Life answers the question Why Edit Your Life? Asha and I address why it can be hard to edit your life, how the journey is different for everyone, and why editing your life is necessary, doable, and totally awesome. We hope you'll be convinced to hop on journey with us! And take a listen to our episodes on simplifying back to school and conquering procrastination!

Today, as part of her financial literacy for women series, contributor (and financial professional) Sandra Gilpatrick shares 4 ways to work towards financial security:

At four years old, my son told me he was saving for a house. When I asked him why, he stated, “I want to buy a house next to you and papa.” It was an endearing response, but on further questioning he also admitted he didn’t want to be “one of the fuzzy blanket people.” The exposure of living in a large city had opened my son’s eyes to the sad reality of homelessness.

Today, I'm thrilled that former regular contributor Amy Cody (Parent Education Manager at Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts) is generously returning to offer her educational expertise regarding conversations around consensual sex. Be sure to also read Amy's articles on how to educate kids about sex and relationships and how to talk to kids about pornography.

It's been difficult for me to figure out what to say about Charleston. While I've found myself sweeping through the range of emotions -- sadness, outrage, frustration, hopelessness, and then some more outrage -- despite being someone who has been on the receiving end of bitter racism, I've struggled. Strangely, the person I really wanted to talk about Charleston with is Laurel, but I haven't done that yet. She feels things so deeply and we're still, for example, working with her on issues related to the Boston Marathon bombings.

Over the last few months, I've had a lot of conversations with parents who are worried about their kids being spoiled or becoming spoiled -- about the fact that the opportunity and abundance in their lives is contributing to a problem that can’t be undone. Subsquently, I've been thinking a lot about this topic and have been assembling some notes on what has worked really well for us. Here are 10 tips for how to unspoil your kids (or keep them from becoming spoiled). I'd love to hear your thoughts via the comments below too!

Today, Amy Lage shares wisdom on how to handle Jack-in-the-Box syndrome:

The kids are in bed and you have just settled on the couch to relax when you hear the pitter patter of little feet. No! What is your little one doing out of bed? You give him a glass of water and tuck him back in. Phew. Oh wait, he’s back. Let’s try this again. Or perhaps your child goes to bed just fine, but then you wake up to warm breath on your cheek or her tiny feet jabbing into your back. Your child just won’t stay in his bed.

Today I'm presenting the second in a series of posts, following reader queries about educating kids about sex. As I mentioned in the first post on how to talk to kids about pornography, I'm thrilled that former regular contributor Amy Cody (Parent Education Manager at Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts) is generously returning to answer these important questions. Today she shares 10 great tips, as well as specific resources for boys.

I’m definitely a fan of digital humor (hello, reaction gifs and Hey Girl memes!) and I suspect right about now you’re all seeing "Buy mom a bottle, you're the reason she drinks" type Mother's Day memes. As I mentioned in last month's Responsibility.org post, I get super squirrely about these memes, especially now that it’s not uncommon for Laurel to look over my shoulder while I’m on a device, and since several of her friends follow me on social media.

I will admit that there have been times when I've heard parents talk about their gifted kids in a way that has made me (internally) roll my eyes. This Lessons Learned essay submission from reader Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley opened my eyes and shifted my perspective about the complexities of giftedness, and I'm grateful to now better understand. Read on for Caitlin’s essay on 7 things she has learned from raising a gifted child.

As I mentioned in my post on how to help boys build better relationships, when I queried for top concerns about raising boys, there were lots of sex-related questions. I told you then that I wanted to get your questions answered, and I'm thrilled that former regular contributor Amy Cody (Parent Education Manager at Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts) is generously returning to answer several of your questions over the coming months.

When I went to college, private tuition was in the $20,000/year range and I remember people saying that it was impossible that families would be willing to spend more than $100,000 total on college. Well, tuition rates are well beyond that and it's a daunting matter. Today, contributor (and financial professional) Sandra Gilpatrick shares 4 key tips for how to start saving for college (also be sure to check out Sandra's article on how to teach kids to budget!):