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‘Follow the child’: How a Montessori mantra changed my motherhood

“It is the child’s way of learning. This is the path he follows. He learned everything without knowing he is learning it...treading always in the paths of joy and love.” — Maria Montessori 

Updated Dec. 05, 2022
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To the fierce mamas raising fierce daughters

"As moms raising fierce girls into the next generation of women leaders—leaders our world desperately needs—let’s celebrate the loudness and demands of our daughters that have so often been shunned."

Updated Feb. 23, 2024
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The secret to a happy family is holding space for unhappiness

Happiness isn’t about the absence of sadness; happiness is about accepting that the human experience includes a wide range of emotions and all are valid.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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The importance of saying ‘yes’—3 easy ways to do so now 

Here are three ways to shift your mindset to create less “oh no” and more “oh yes” moments this summer with your families.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
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This is what moms of older kids mean when we say: ‘You’ll miss these days’

These comments aren't meant to diminish the very real struggles of parenthood, but rather to recognize the joy in parenthood. 

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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‘Boys do cry’: How I’m working to raise sensitive and emotionally aware sons

As a mom to two boys, it is a great privilege and responsibility to raise sensitive boys, combat society’s tendency to spread toxic masculinity and teach them how to be emotionally aware humans.

Updated Jan. 12, 2023
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What I wish people knew about raising a ‘wild’ child

Raising a "wild child" is not for the faint of heart.

Updated Oct. 13, 2023
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What I wish people understood about raising biracial children

The racial climate of our society creates the responsibility for me to teach my children how the world perceives them: Black.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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On wondering if I’m a good mother to all of my boys

"Finding the balance between being a good mother for my rare disease warrior and my other two boys can be very difficult and overwhelming."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
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10-year-old boys saved their dad’s life with CPR learned from ‘The Sandlot’

"I noticed that he wasn't OK, because he was laying on his side and his face was starting to turn blue."

Updated Jul. 07, 2022
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British mom is shocked by the staggering cost of U.S. childcare in viral TikTok

“No wonder so many women are stay at home moms in America.”

Updated Jul. 18, 2022
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To my only child: Thank you for your patience as I learn how to be a mother

Because in becoming a mother, I am something and someone who I have never been before.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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Is it safe to get a tattoo while breastfeeding? Here’s what you should know

Even if you decide to get inked while breastfeeding, many tattoo parlors may discourage it to avoid liability.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022
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Dear Son: You didn’t ask to be a big brother but I’m so glad you are

The days are long right now, but it makes me so excited about seeing you two grow up together.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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