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mom and daughter sitting beside a lake- busy mom summer

Don’t feel guilty about not being a ‘busy mom’ this summer

Being busy is not a badge of honor.

Updated Jun. 06, 2023
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Effective communication requires good listening: Here’s the key to improving ALL your relationships

Life revolves around relationships. Listening well is key to fostering good relationships with others, which also translates into overall happiness. 

Updated Jun. 03, 2024
moms and kids in circle - how to create your village

If you don’t live near your village, here’s how to create one 

Do whatever it takes to get the support you need because raising children is not easy and you shouldn’t have to do it on your own.

Updated May. 24, 2024
child reading a book in a fort - tips for raising readers

5 ways to raise little readers

My kids see me read. They know that reading is something I do like cooking and showering and exercising.

Updated May. 17, 2024
couple sitting on a couch with two kids

To my partner: One day, we’ll miss all of this

But right now we have all this. All this beauty. All this wonder. All this joy. Right at our fingertips.

Updated Sep. 03, 2024
child holding a watering can watering plants

Yes, my 2-year-old does chores

I’m teaching her responsibility all with the goal of ultimately showing her that families (and communities) work best when everyone does their part.

Updated Jun. 18, 2024
twin mom holding babies- eco-conscious changes

7 simple ways to make sustainable, eco-conscious changes at home

Caring for our kids’ futures means caring for the environment they will inherit.

Updated Apr. 18, 2024
mom holding new baby in hospital- first-time parent

Hindsight: What I wish I would have known as a first-time parent

Let your intuition be your guide because there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

Updated Apr. 17, 2024
mom and dad doing kids hair- using ai to parent

Unpopular opinion: I use AI to help me parent 

The uncertainty of how artificial intelligence might impact our future has made…

Updated Apr. 08, 2024
girl hugging mom- supermom status

The secret to true supermom status

Mothers are not super because they are flawless; they are super because they are real, they are present and they love fiercely.

Updated Apr. 05, 2024
neurodiverse teens - teen boy kisses girl on cheek

Neurodiverse teens face challenges in romantic relationships: Here’s how to support them

Learning to navigate romantic relationships is difficult for everyone, but being neurodiverse can add an extra layer of challenge.

Updated Mar. 26, 2024
mom and teen daughter talking how to talk to teens

How to talk to a teenager—and get them to talk to you

There's so much in the world that can be unpleasant to talk about, but it's almost always worse to leave things unsaid.

Updated Mar. 22, 2024
emotional mother and young daughter hugging

How to talk about death with kids: 8 tips to make the uncomfortable more manageable

As a Certified Child Life Specialist, I work alongside the caregivers to break the news to the children in a developmentally appropriate and supportive way.

Updated Mar. 15, 2024
child holding trophy- high achiever's guide

A parent’s guide to nurturing high achievers

It's essential to continually remind them that their worth is not solely tied to their achievements or accolades.

Updated Mar. 14, 2024
tired mom with baby- letter to a harried mom

Letter to a harried mom—it gets better

When I suggested you would miss this time of your life someday, you didn’t seem convinced.

Updated Mar. 07, 2024
mom holding a newborn baby, a toddler on her shoulders and a child sitting next to her

Dear mama: You’re not doing it wrong, it’s just that hard

We can try as hard as we possibly can, but sometimes things are just messy.

Updated Mar. 01, 2024
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