Gail Cornwall
Gail Cornwall is a former public school teacher and recovering lawyer who now works as a stay-at-home mom and writes about parenthood. Born in St. Louis and raised in the Bay Area, she’s a serial monogamist of urban living who resided in Berkeley, New York, DC, Boston, and Seattle before committing to San Francisco. You can find Gail on Facebook and Twitter, or read more at gailcornwall.com.
The Right Way to Talk About Politics With Your Kids, According to Experts
You can keep it civil — even if the candidates can't.
Zero-Tolerance Bullying Policies Just Don't Work
The idea of lifelong consequences for school bullies may sound like a good idea, but experts say these programs do nothing to keep schools safe.
Kids Need to Feel Like They Matter, Which Is Different Than Feeling Loved
Mattering leads to greater happiness, academic performance and overall well-being, research shows.
Yes, It's Okay to Scare Your Kids!
Horror movies and haunted houses can work for kids — and are especially worth trying for those with anxiety — but only if done the right way.
Your Parenting Style Can Impact Your Kid’s Popularity, Research Shows
But is popularity even a good goal, or should parents wants something else for their children?
Is It Possible to Create Homeschooling Pods and Microschools Without "Opportunity Hoarding"?
Parents are choosing between a host of unfavorable options for fall's return to school, but "pandemic pods" also bring about issues of inequity.
Studies Show Homework Isn't Beneficial in Elementary School, so Why Does It Exist?
It's time for parents to help change homework policies for young kids.
Do Girls Really Prefer Pink? There's No Hard-Wired Reason for Girls to Choose Pink Over Blue
Forget everything you've read that says there's a biological reason for girls to choose pink colors.