Montessori

My favorite part of the day is when I get to sit and read with my kids

Reading is our daily escape to a magical world—together.

What is Montessori? 10 key principles parents should know

A school meant to appeal to children’s nature, rather than fight it.

To the person who falls in love with my daughter someday

When she finds that love with you, I want you to know…

8 psychologist-backed tips for improving communication with kids

Good communication with you forms the basis of good communication with other people as your child grows into an adult.

To my children: 11 valuable lessons that will truly change your life

Family will be your backbone. Kindness will be the answer.

I work hard to give my kids what they want—but worry that I’ll spoil them

There are things we couldn’t afford when I was a kid that I enjoy having now.

I try to combat the after-school rush hour with calmness

This is a submission in our monthly contest. January’s theme is “Wild.” Enter your own here! After school is probably the most unstructured time of my day. As a stay-at-home mom and freelance writer, I work hard to make the most of the mornings and the opportunities that come after lunch during nap-time. I usually […]

It’s the middle of winter, and all I want my kids to do is play outside with me

What if more toddlers spent their days watching real birds instead of playing Angry Birds on their iPads?

Motherhood challenges me to be a better person—every day

Even when I get it wrong, it doesn’t stop me from reflecting on my day and praying I get it right tomorrow.

It’s science: Eating 1 egg a day boosts your baby’s brain development

It’s science: Eggs are good for your baby’s brain

Montessori at home: 10 questions to help kids cooperate

8. Would you like me to sit with you or do you need space?

An ode to the things mamas loved in 2017

From Montessori to minimalism.

26-year-old woman gives birth from frozen embryo nearly as old as her

As the new mom says, “This embryo and I could have been best friends.”

Happiness comes when we let our children decide who they are

It makes a huge difference. 

6 phrases that turn your child’s mistakes into positive teaching moments

5. “Did you know your brain can grow?”

Should You Use Technology to Help Your Baby Sleep?

How the high-tech world may help baby (and you) rest easy.

It’s science: The reason your youngest should be your ‘favorite’

Younger siblings are more prone to social comparison—so it benefits them to “play favorites.”

These are the best picture books of 2017

Stories that sparked our imaginations, made us giggle, and captured our hearts.

Our kids are watching—let’s teach them how to love who they are

It’s time to be our own cheerleader, to pat ourselves on the back and to cut ourselves some slack.

Montessori at home: why punishment doesn’t work—but consequences do

When they understand the natural consequences, they learn to make responsible choices on their own, rather than to avoid punishment.