Child Milestones

Preschools aren’t doing enough to support bilingual kids, study finds

Nearly 1 in 3 kids in the United States speaks a language other than English at home.

The bittersweet magic of having a 4-year-old ✨

You’re no longer a baby, and becoming more ‘you’ everyday.

I used these 10 positive parenting phrases in real life–here’s how it went

I hear you. How can I help?

My child: I hope you keep your innocence as long as you can

Because you don’t get to go back and re-do your childhood.

When your children push you away, it’s time to love them more

When you stay calm in the face of their craziness, you all win.

Your baby has grown—is it time to transition from a crib to a bed?

From sleeping here, to there—how to make the leap and not lose sleep.

Is your toddler ready for preschool? 6 ways to know

Readiness for preschool can include a mix of physical, emotional and social characteristics unique to each child.

4 peaceful ways to help your child give up the pacifier

Parting can be such sweet sorrow, so long binky!

You don’t have to ‘fix’ a crying child

He might need to unload whatever big feelings he doesn’t understand or is unable to have words for.

How to conquer potty training—at the right time

Here are some basic ways to determine potty training readiness.

What to do when your child tells tall-tales, fibs, and lies

There is a positive and helpful way to help your child learn to tell the truth.

Fear can make you stronger, my darling daughter

If you can harness fear to serve your ethic instead of your pride, it can be an unparalleled force for all that is good in you. It can break you or it can make you fierce.

To the mama about to send her child to daycare for the first time

From a mom who’s been there, I want to tell you that it is going to be okay.

Here’s how to make preschool the best experience for your child—and yourself

Study up mama.

How to Prep (Yourself) for the First Day of School

Prepping for preschool with Fashion Mamas’ Natalie Alcala.

My 3-year-old does these 7 tasks for himself—because they empower him

And because it’s teaching him self-sufficiency and responsibility. (Plus, it’s helpful to mama!) 

Fewer tasks + more acceptance: How I helped my child’s spirit flourish

Children respond better to loving encouragement than rigid tasks.

My baby is starting kindergarten. Am I ready for this?

My number one priority these days will be to help my little one to feel strong in this new world.

Spotting a speech delay in your child—and what to do next

Is a visit with a speech-language specialist in order? Look for these signs in your child's language.