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I stopped feeling bad about saying ‘no’ to toys

We have plenty of beautiful, useful toys in our home already. I have eliminated the guilt of needing more toys to please them because I know they have more than enough.

I have anxiety about the Coronavirus—but I don’t want my kids to worry

Our kids are going to remember the feeling in their safe zone, their home, from the time "Coronavirus started spreading," and I don't want them to feel anxiety or panic.

What went viral this week: A little girl is told she’s beautiful + songs to wash your hands to

There is so much good news happening if we look for it.

Coronavirus: How to flatten your anxiety while flattening the curve

This is hard. Let's all just admit that. But we can get through it—together.

Kara Richardson Whitely on why making peace with her body made her a better mom

Kara Richardson Whitely is a three-time climber of Mount Kilimanjaro and the author of Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 pounds and Weight of Being. She's spoken candidly about her struggles with binge eating in her books and has inspired millions—including Cheryl Strayed and Oprah—with her journey as a plus-sized mountain climber. In this episode, Kara talks to Liz about motherhood, how she talks about body image with her children, the changing conversation around obesity, and her biggest adventure yet—a new movie of her life produced by and starring This is Us star, Chrissy Metz.

Thank you to the mamas on the front lines—we see you

My anxiety is at its peak when my child is sick

Tonight—right now—the only thing I can do is remind myself that this will pass. The fog will lift eventually, and the fear will slip away.

Millions of kids are at risk of being missed in the 2020 census

This is super important during the #yearofthemother and something all parents should be aware of. An accurate census count of kids is critical for making sure communities and families have the resources they need.

To my firstborn: You will always be my baby

After having you, I was terrified of having another kid because I didn't think I could love someone else as much as you.

Coronavirus risks may seem low to some, but for the immunocompromised, they’re higher than ever

Why staying home during the coronavirus pandemic needs to be taken seriously.

10 fun Montessori-inspired ways to introduce cooking to your child

4. Put them in charge of snacks.

I saved a lot of energy by letting go of trying to ‘fix’ everything

My mantra now is radical acceptance. It's radical because, for me, it means defiantly and unequivocally accepting what my anxious mind tells me is unacceptable—the messy, the imperfect, the difficult.

28 educational apps for toddlers, preschoolers + elementary schoolers

Don't feel bad about bending your screen time rules on stuck-at-home days, mama.

Jessica Simpson opens up about the transition from 2 kids to 3

"Physically it was the hardest [pregnancy] I had gone through," shares Simpson.

Kyleen on thinking postpartum depression couldn’t happen to her

"I felt lonely, but at the same time I wanted to be alone."

Do you need a family emergency kit? (Hint: Yes, you totally do)

It only takes a few minutes to be better prepared for emergencies.

We both feel invisible in new parenthood—but I promise, I see you

I see a growing love for our daughter that is the most beautiful thing I have ever witnessed in our decade together.

78% of Millennial parents think they’re doing a better job than their parents, says new survey

Do you agree? Yes or no.

12 classic Easter outfits your baby + toddler can wear again and again

Is it just us or is dressing up your babe one of the best parts about being a mama?

Black History Month: Teaching my daughters to celebrate Black women’s strength

Mothering Black girls, for me, can be fraught with the responsibility of teaching them Black women's stories while clearing space for them to write their own.