Tracy Chappell

Tracy Chappell’s new family pet has had an unexpected impact.

Tracy Chappell’s daughters participate in a friend’s backyard Winter Wipeout Kids course, and remember that playing outside in winter can be super fun.

Tracy Chappell has developed a plan to get those delicious Girl Guide cookies out of her house.

Tracy Chappell takes her kids to the symphony—a first for all of them.

Do you give up your downtime in the name of getting things done?

Senior editor Tracy Chappell and her daughter go wild in the Grand Canyon State.

Tracy Chappell was sure that she only wanted two kids. But now they’ve adopted a furry new member of the family.

Tracy Chappell cracked open a VHS copy of E.T. to share with her daughters.

As Anna turns eight, Tracy reflects on the milestone.

Tracy Chappell wonders if it’s a nature versus nurture question when it comes to her daughter's need for attention.

Tracy Chappell weighs the pros and cons of giving in to her daughter's request for birthday party loot bags.

Tracy Chappell thinks that calorie knowledge could have a ripple effect—and has an idea for the next step in the right direction.

Inspired by female Olympians, Tracy Chappell's daughters are more eager than ever to hit the ice.

Tracy Chappell has a new appreciation for spending quality one-on-one time with her daughters.

Tracy Chappell has fallen off the fitness bandwagon (again) but she’s determined to hop back on.

Tracy Chappell's daughters are benefitting from some outside-the-box thinkers.

Tracy Chappell is learning that not all book-lovers are built the same.

With registration right around the corner, Tracy Chappell worries about how her youngest daughter will handle summer camp.

Tracy Chappell and her daughter create lasting memories on their trip to Phoenix, Arizona.

Tracy Chappell and her daughter check out the Valley of the Sun.