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Painted rocks spread kindness and love—and encourage your child’s creativity too

This DIY trend is helping kids make the world better.

Cut down on crazy mornings—8 pain-free tips for packing school lunches

2. Use the 4 Rule to keep things fresh ?

The things I wish my husband knew I needed

I know you’re not a magician and you can’t always know what I need, so I promise to let you know what’s going on inside my head. 

10 habits to shape a kind, well-adjusted child

2. Your lens — When you look at your child, who do you see? Do you see the positives or the negatives?

Social media is her highlight reel—not real life

Just a friendly reminder not to beat yourself up over what you see on social media.

Pinterest just made it even easier for busy moms to meal-plan

Less time searching for recipes = the sooner tasty food is on your table. ?

Dear society—you only see me as a mom, but I’m so much more

We’re here. We are still ‘us’ inside. ?

I can’t thank Whitney Port enough for her raw video on the struggles of breastfeeding

“I admire Port for doing her crying so publicly. I did mine alone, in the shower.”

Your toddler benefits from chores, too: Here’s how to start

This isn’t just about cleaning up the house. (Although that helps!)

The more things change. . .

Change your perspective—change your life.

Fashion Faux Pas During The Second Trimester

Our stylist gives three tips on avoiding common fashion pitfalls for your growing bump.

8 Things To Buy During Pehr’s Back To School Event

Our editors pick their faves to help you get your home in order.

The Baby Wagon You Should Preorder Now

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One simple suggestion changed my whole view on motherhood

“I wasn’t just depressed, I was trapped in negative and self-doubting way of thinking.”

Children can be anxious, too: Tips for consciously parenting little worriers

Forget the qualities you wish to fix. Focus on the qualities you wish to strengthen.

9 ways to avoid a tantrum—YES, it’s possible!

I realized that I needed to stop trying to make things better and just let him cry.  

All the new Amazon + Whole Foods perks that moms needs to know

Lower prices, Prime benefits and more.

To my love—can you believe this life we’ve built?

We're in the world of parenting young children together. A crazy, magical world—one I'm so glad to share with you.

How to deal with 10 common back-to-school struggles, according to a teacher

4. Becoming over-scheduled

The 40+ jobs that every mom does—for free