Amy Paturel, M.S., M.P.H.
Amy Paturel, M.S., M.P.H., is an award-winning writer who has chronicled her triumphs, heartbreaks, and parenting escapades for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Parents, Real Simple, and “O,” The Oprah Magazine, among other publications. When she’s not trying to master the fine art of raising a family without losing her mind, she teaches essay writing and pens articles about health, fitness, food, and wellness for consumer and custom magazines. As the wife of a toy collector and mom to three school-aged boys, Amy regularly hurdles LEGO towers, dodges remote control cars, and mentally catalogues Superhero origin stories. Writing is how she maintains her sanity amidst the chaos of her all-boy brood (dog included). She lives in the Temecula wine country outside of San Diego where there’s plenty of creative inspiration … and opportunities to indulge responsibly. You can find her at amypaturel.com.
Can You Be Too Honest With Kids?
We say honesty is the best policy, but most parents admit to fibbing when they need to — and those lies have a cost.
Welcome to the Great Reimagination
If you could reinvent yourself what would you do? Where would you go? Over the past two chaotic years, many of us have asked ourselves those questions, and some have come up with compelling answers — leaving careers, finding love, going back to school. You may have heard of the Great Resignation, but we prefer to look at this new era as an opportunity to truly choose your own future. It's time to dream big!
My Father’s Words Helped Me Survive a Brutal Attack and Kidnapping Attempt
As the man pressed the gun against my head, I heard my dad’s voice: Don’t get in that car.
Suzanne Had Cancer. It Was Her Precognitive Dreams That Saved Her Life.
She’s not the only one — studies show many cases where insistent dreams clued people into their hidden diagnoses.
My Son Has Memories of His Late Grandfather, But They Never Actually Happened
After my son vividly described happy events that never occurred, I had to figure out what was going on.
I Skipped the Santa Claus Tradition With My Three Sons, and They Still Have Christmas Spirit
My husband and I have figured out how to flip the tradition so our sons give, instead of receive.
My Husband's Massive Toy Collection Was Driving Me Crazy, Until the COVID-19 Pandemic
During these long days at home, watching my husband and kids tell stories with his Jedi and Ninja Turtles has been magic.