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Your child’s tears are actually signs of resiliency + security

We can’t spare our children from all that comes with the world they live in—this is impossible. It is our job to make sure we don’t send them into it empty-handed.

Updated Jun. 15, 2022

An A-Z of the things we should teach our daughters

Independence–while having a support network around you is fantastic...

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
woman holding young toddler

Fewer tasks + more acceptance: How I helped my child’s spirit flourish

Children respond better to loving encouragement than rigid tasks.

Updated Sep. 28, 2023

How to help little kids deal with big feelings

Giving little kids the tools to express how they are feeling is key to avoiding meltdowns.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Your new toddler healthy eating strategy: Make it fun, not sneaky

When kids get involved with their food choices, healthy eating seems a lot more exciting.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

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.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

It’s your job to love your kids + set limits—not to entertain them

I know from both a personal and a professional perspective that young children are better off without regular planned, parent-led activities.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Child not listening? 5 things you should know, mama

Let's talk this through.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Think like a toddler: He may be confused, not defiant

What if they aren’t following through because of a misunderstanding instead of an attitude of defiance?

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
child dancing on the sidewalk

11 superpowers of a strong-willed child

The strong-willed kids of today are the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
mom and baby

No worries, Mama: Saying “Dada” first actually means you & baby are super bonded

The “d” sound is regarded as more difficult for babies—so why all the “Dadas”?!

Updated Feb. 25, 2025
two boys laughing on a bed

Teaching your toddler social skills: 15 steps to success

11. It’s never too early to give children language for their feelings.

Updated Jan. 04, 2022

Calm cooperation: How to respond when your toddler challenges you

Shift the ‘bad’ behavior into silly behavior.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

7 subtle ways to encourage your kids to be readers

I want to equip my children with minds that are adept at reading and writing, imagining and creating.

Updated Mar. 28, 2017

Why music education is one of the most important lessons you can give your child

The more a child is read to, the more they develop a love for reading. The same goes for singing and music.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

He’s not just mine anymore

I love this boy more than life itself. And that love means letting go, too.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Here’s to raising boys to become men of compassion

Together we are creating a whole new culture of men who are healthy, confident and balanced. ?

Updated Mar. 15, 2022
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