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Women's History Month - Mom and grandma reading a book to her son

6 ways to celebrate Women’s History Month with your kids

Make memories while building lasting knowledge with these fun and easy ideas.

Updated Feb. 21, 2025
mom hugging daughter as she contemplates quitting a toxic job

I quit my toxic dream job for my daughter

“I realized that no ‘dream’ job is worth the nightmare I endured in missing my daughter grow up.”

Updated Mar. 29, 2023
woman overcoming imposter syndrome while trying to work on her laptop

Thinking of switching careers? Here’s how to overcome imposter syndrome

Ever felt like you weren’t qualified, prepared or accomplished enough? Here’s how to confront that self-doubt head-on.

Updated Mar. 29, 2023
mom looking at phone using iPhone photography tips

4 iPhone photography tips from a photographer mom

Taking better photos of your kids just got easier with these iPhone hacks.

Updated Mar. 29, 2023
moms at school pick-up waiting for their kids

To the moms at pick-up: Thank you for being the connection I needed

"Now that I have had the chance to stand with mothers, it reinforces how much I was longing for this moment."

Updated Mar. 29, 2023
woman writing in a journal- self-care looks different for everyone

Self-care looks different for everyone and that’s OK

I had to understand that this journey of motherhood is a blessing but also a way to grow in areas that I never knew that I needed.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
TikTok user Cathy Pedrayes shares how to keep teens safe online and how to talk about technology with kids

TikTok’s ‘Mom Friend’ shares how to talk about technology with kids

The best tool to protect your kids’ safety online is an open dialogue.

Updated Mar. 22, 2023
nicu mom and baby- healthiest baby in the nicu

Can I still be sad if my baby is the healthiest in the NICU?

I cried everyday struggling with how to be her mother when we were together and struggling when we were apart.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023
mom kissing baby on the shoulder lying in bed - I Don't Miss Toddler Years

Confession: I don’t miss the toddler years

“As a mother you’re always needed. That doesn’t go away. But the constant stress and anxiety of sheltering your child from imminent harm? That does reduce I’m thrilled to say.”

Updated Apr. 13, 2023
future dad thinking how to support pregnant wife

Dear dads-to-be: 3 things your pregnant partner actually needs right now 

"Although your life has not yet changed very much (yet), I can almost guarantee that your partner feels entirely different."

Updated Mar. 21, 2023
kids packing healthy snack for school - eco friendly family.

10 simple ways your family can be more eco-friendly

Going green is *much* easier when the whole family is involved.

Updated Apr. 25, 2024
family enjoying vacation - reasons to travel with kids

4 reasons to travel with your kids—even if you think they won’t remember it

"Even though traveling with kids requires a lot of planning and time commitment, I’ve found that the memories we come home with always make it worth it."

Updated Feb. 22, 2024
speech therapist working with young girl - dyslexia diagnosis

Advocating for my daughter helped her get the right diagnosis—and begin thriving again

A dyslexia diagnosis helped my daughter go from struggling to read to devouring a novel a week and regaining her self-esteem. Here's how advocating on her behalf made a difference.

Updated Mar. 20, 2023
Phylicia Teymer reflecting on raising a biracial son

I’m biracial and raising a biracial son: Here’s what I hope for his future

"As I reflect on my personal perspective of growing up biracial, here are three things I hope for my biracial son and the many multiracial children in the world."

Updated Feb. 22, 2023
children doing independent play

5 ways to support your toddler’s independent play

"Just like any other muscle, teaching your child to play independently takes time and opportunity to stretch in order for it to develop."

Updated Mar. 03, 2023
parents talking with child at dining table about how to reduce gun violence

5 steps to protect more kids from gun violence, starting now

This is a problem that is not going away.

Updated Aug. 22, 2024
mother and daughter playing on the couch - highly sensitive parent

3 ways highly sensitive parents are making the world a better place

Being a highly sensitive parent can be challenging, but there's a lot of beauty, too.

Updated Mar. 03, 2023
nurse showing patient test results - questions to ask fertility doctor

5 questions to ask at your first fertility appointment

From “what are my options?” to “what does this cost?”, prep makes it all more digestible.

Updated Mar. 02, 2023
business woman talking in a meeting about support for working moms

Working moms have to look out for one another—because no one else will

We now have the unique opportunity to change this paradigm one organization at a time. 

Updated Mar. 02, 2023
mom dressing baby-how to avoid greenwashing

How parents can fight against greenwashing—and find quality kids’ clothing in the process

Shopping for ethical kids' clothing doesn't have to be overwhelming.

Updated Apr. 25, 2024
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