mindful parenting

Motherhood begins before a child is born

No matter if you are pregnant, adopting, taking the route of surrogacy, or grieving the loss of a child. You are a mother. Always.

8 books that help teach kids about war

These children’s books will not only help your kids understand this difficult subject, they will probably help you, too.

Try these positive affirmations to help raise a confident child

Positive affirmations can teach kids to have confidence in themselves.

11 Montessori-inspired phrases to teach young children how to respectfully disagree

5. "I hear that you disagree. How can you say that differently?"

How to be a good mom: Ditch perfectionism and embrace being ‘good enough’

Your child needs you—a healthy version of you—not a perfect you.

Dear child: The world may not always be safe, but I will always be your haven

I may not always be able to promise you safety when you’re not in my arms, but one thing I can promise you is this: My prayers are bound to you. Always.

Motherhood is the longest time—and also the shortest time

Motherhood isn’t one or the other; it’s a combination of both, a recipe of everything. It’s all encompassing and it’s going so fast.

7 things people don’t tell you about raising teens

What I’ve realized about the teen years is that, like all stages of parenting (and life, for that matter), they are a Both/And experience.

5 easy ways to help your teen start a gratitude practice

Practicing gratitude regularly can change the brain's structure to boost happiness.

6 ways to raise emotionally intelligent kids, according to a clinical psychologist

Emotional intelligence is critically important to our success and overall health. But how do you foster this emotional growth in your child?

6 essential apps that will keep your tweens safe online

Keep an eye on online social media, chat, and online interactions with these parent-friendly apps.

We are mothering in a terrifying world with broken hearts

The world is scary and loud. It all just feels like too much. But listen, mama: we can’t pour from an empty cup. 

To the mama just starting the co-parenting journey: The handoffs were the hardest part for me

It’s painful to watch families go through the early part of settling into a post-divorce co-parenting routine. Whether you’re an a-list celebrity or just plain suburban somebody like me, it’s not easy. Here's how I learned to adjust.

It’s Science: Motherhood can make you more empathetic

Ask me how I know.

How to get your family—even little kids!— to start volunteering

An age-by-age guide for appropriate activities, plus of ideas to give back.

Looking for a way to give back this season? Try these kid-friendly volunteer boxes to get the entire family involved

When the world is scary and hard to understand, these service-driven boxes can help.

A ‘3 gift Christmas’ can be magical & minimalist for kids

The last thing my children needed was more toys, more stuff.

Kind kids have parents who follow these 9 habits

Looking for ways to cultivate kindness, mama? We've got you covered.

Dear husband: What I need you to know as I transition to being a SAHM

Dear husband, As you know, I recently decided to step away from…

Please, no more toys—but if you want to give a gift, try this

Our kids don't actually need much of any "things"—they just need our presence, consistent love and guidance.