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10 phrases to center yourself when you’re feeling crazy, mama

When I remember that I’ve been here before, I remember that I survived it last time. And I can survive this moment, too.

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7 ways to practice peaceful parenting IRL—from preschool to grade school

How to connect with your kids—even when they’ve hidden your car keys.

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Phrases to boost girls’ self-esteem—other than ‘you’re so pretty’

This isn’t about *never* saying girls are beautiful. It’s just about reminding us all what else matters.

Screen Time Alternatives

Fun and creative ways to entertain the family that don't require a charger.

Smartphones can depress teens—but they don’t have to

A few smart parenting rules can make your teens’ relationships with their phones + peers much healthier.

What I want you to know about my child’s peanut allergy

It takes a village—and this village knows how to administer epinephrine.

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The mental load of motherhood is what I didn’t fully expect

It’s no wonder we’re tired. We feel ALL THE THINGS, and it’s utterly exhausting.

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You’re not imagining it: Second children are more likely to be ‘troublemakers’

A bit rebellious? Possibly. But we also love these four traits found in many second-borns. 

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The secret to helping your children to sleep is actually all about your mood

Children need to feel secure to fall asleep—but that often doesn’t happen when parents are frustrated and anxious.

The 4-word phrase that changed the way I talk to my children

Any time you find the need to validate someone’s perspective while communicating your own, this is the phrase for you.

10 things my mom told me as a kid that continue to give me confidence

I grew up believing that I could be proud of myself. And I am.

How to get to the bottom of whining—and give your kids the tools to avoid it later

Whining is the emotion of frustration and in order to help draw it out, we will need to come alongside it.

Why gratitude isn’t something you teach—but help your children feel

The problem lies in thinking emotions are lessons to be learned rather than feelings that need to be felt.

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Don’t let me forget their littleness

Let us remember not just how they look, but also how we feel. 

phrases to calm an anxious child

49 phrases to calm an anxious child

Love and compassion are key to helping your child overcome anxious thoughts.

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