Parenting

I have a 2-year-old—and here’s everything I’ve learned so far

Strangely, the longer I'm a mother, the less I seem to know, but I'm certain the last two years have taught me five valuable lessons that I'll keep with me long after my babies are grown.

Montessori at home: 10 literacy activities to help you raise a lifelong reader

4. Act it out.

*This* is when it’s important to interfere during a play date

Coach kids in private, and then act as a silent observer when they are putting their skills into practice.

The 4-month sleep regression: How to handle it like a pro

This is a challenging time, but try not to worry.

What’s the harm in posting about our kids on social media?

There's a thin line between sharing and oversharing when it comes to documenting our children's lives online.

In case you need it today, mama: You are more than enough

Mama, that you are not alone. We're all in it with you and sometimes we just need a little reminder that we are enough.

Easy at-home activities that teach positive values to young kids

Change your routines to encourage flexibility in their thinking.

I had to return my adopted baby when the birth parents changed their mind (twice)

I was heartbroken and my hopes were shattered.

Babies under 6 months shouldn’t drink water—viral TikTok explains why

Breastmilk and formula are the only liquids they need.

Why your parenting can’t be measured by when your baby hits their milestones

Remember, mama, milestones are a guide—not the rule.

The good side of having a newborn that no one tells you about

When I was pregnant not a single one was positive, and I really needed some reassurance around then.

This post explaining why you might see babies without a winter coat is going viral (again)

Parents have a very good reason.

This powerful photo of a 4-year-old promotes inclusivity

And is a great reminder for us all.

My child brought the magic back to my life

Sometimes magic is a really great piece of pizza or the sixth ride down the waterslide. It's laughing with abandon and skipping down the sidewalk without caring who sees you.

9 positive parenting phrases to say to your ‘bossy’ child

7. "What's a different way you could ask for that?"

A new study about screen time has parents worrying about brain development—but here’s why you shouldn’t panic

Please, don't go tossing the kid's iPad in a river just yet.

TI says he has his daughter’s virginity checked by a doctor—and there is so much wrong with this

Pelvic exams are difficult enough as it is. The assessment of one's hymen, especially if done under emotional duress, can be indescribably traumatic physically and emotionally.

How I adopted my son—and fought to become his mama

We traveled by air and past oil rigs to visit the right offices. We sat in an intense courtroom proceeding with a magistrate and lawyer, nervously answering the court's questions.

6 ways tantrums can bring you closer to your toddler, mama

You can use them to bring you closer to your toddler. ❤️

It’s science: Your toddler’s dinosaur obsession is making them smarter

Here's why.