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What to do when your child tells tall-tales, fibs, and lies

There is a positive and helpful way to help your child learn to tell the truth.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

It’s Science: Playing with your kids is actually good for you, too

Playing with our kids allows us to recharge while making important emotional connections.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

How Not to Lose Your Sh*t as a Mom

4 coping mechanisms to prevent a mama meltdown.

Updated Dec. 07, 2021
little toddler looking at camera

Want to raise resilient kids? Teach them to embrace their feelings

It is the emotional mending of what has been broken that paves the way to being able to thrive and bounce back.

Updated Oct. 28, 2022

How to help your stressed-out child feel calm again

Teach your kids to choose their own ending.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
three children playing on the ground

Should we have another baby? The pros and cons of having a third child

Even with logic urging me to stick with two kids, I could not manage to get the idea of a third out of my head.

Updated Jun. 29, 2023
mom taking a selfie with two kids

Kids not listening? They might be craving a deeper connection—to you

You cannot truly care for a child who has not given their heart to you.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022

You’re doing a great job, mama—5 ways today’s parents are getting it right

We can dissect the negatives, or we can focus on the positive—and build upon those.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

To the mama questioning herself—your instincts are right on, according to science

You do, in fact, know just what you’re doing.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Montessori at home: Kids need to learn self-care, too

It will show him that you see him as a capable person who can participate in household activities and help take care of himself.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

I’m raising a funny daughter—and wouldn’t want it any other way

Her sense of humor is a huge reason why she’s a confident, self-assured little girl.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
Fear can make you stronger, my darling daughter

Fear can make you stronger, my darling daughter

If you can harness fear to serve your ethic instead of your pride, it can be an unparalleled force for all that is good in you. It can break you or it can make you fierce.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022

Prevent a toddler power struggle with these key phrases

Avoid tripping their “You’re not the boss of me” alarm.

Updated Jan. 10, 2023

Screen time vs. play time: Why I’m raising unplugged kids

We have plenty of technology in our house. We’ve just added boundaries.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

I lost my temper, but gained some wisdom

I’m imperfect, and there’s a lesson in that for both of us.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

My husband and I parent *very* differently—here’s how I feel about that

At first I was worried this meant disaster (#momguilt).

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Tech for kids isn’t ‘bad’—it just needs to be used carefully

Technology is a necessary component of modern life, but nothing replaces one-on-one interaction with a human.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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