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new school essay - new school

To the moms who have a child in a new school this year—I see you

Even us moms who have seen it all sometimes forget that they will settle in, find their people, and develop a routine.

Updated Aug. 24, 2023
boy hugging mom goodbye at school - child starting kindergarten

To the mama who’s not ready for their child to start kindergarten

I know: You want to cry and celebrate at the same time.

Updated Aug. 23, 2023
mom comforting sad child - parenting neurodivergent kids

5 smart steps for parenting neurodivergent kids

Rather than seeing challenging kids as problems to fix, what if we could uncover what makes them tick? In this excerpt from her new book, ‘Calm the Chaos’, author Dayna Abraham shares a helpful framework.

Updated Aug. 09, 2023
Jessica Biel hero doordash - picky eating

Jessica Biel gets real about navigating picky eating and school lunches

In an interview with Motherly, the “Candy” actress shares the importance of celebrating small wins.

Updated Aug. 08, 2023
woman in the kitchen making tacos- how to lessen the mental load

How ‘Taco Tuesday’ helped my mental load

Moms need a strategy to eliminate the mental load associated with getting food on the table.

Updated Aug. 01, 2023
toddler watching tv - baby screen time

Worried about your baby’s screen time? 5 strategies to reduce the pull

It’s never too late—or too early—to have a ‘digital reset’.

Updated Jul. 27, 2023
little girl playin cozy corner - cozy corner

The magic behind cozy corners for kids—and how to make your own

Plus why they can benefit you, too, mama.

Updated Jul. 27, 2023
mom hugging daughter going to college - child leaves home

To the mama whose baby flew the nest

When our kids leave the nest, they aren’t the only ones who have new opportunities and possibilities ahead. As parents, we do too.

Updated Jul. 28, 2023
moms reading to baby - early literacy activities for babies

10 ways to support your baby’s early literacy skills

Here’s how to foster a love of reading from a young age.

Updated Jul. 21, 2023
Tween girl looking in the mirror - Spotting the signs of eating disorders in kids and teens

Spotting the signs of eating disorders in kids and teens

More children and teens than ever are struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating. An expert shares what to know.

Updated Jul. 19, 2023
pre teen girl in bed with arms over face - hardest age to parent

Is 8 the hardest age to parent? Here’s what the experts say

Your pre-tween may be sweet one minute and giving an epic eye-roll the next. What gives?

Updated Aug. 15, 2023
mom holding toddler needing toddler parenting advice for a hard toddler

Real talk: Toddlers are hard

But you’re not alone, mama. Here are 5 tips to better take care of yourself while mothering your toddler.

Updated Jun. 28, 2023
mom reading to child - non-native bilingual parenting

The joys and frustrations of non-native bilingual parenting

Bilingual parenting as a non-native speaker can also be a complicated and difficult journey at times, as many other bilingual families and experts can attest.

Updated Jun. 20, 2023
a mother finding a way to reconnect with yourself during motherhood

3 ways to reconnect with yourself in motherhood, according to a therapist

For busy moms, what is really needed to practice self-care and self-connection are ways to bring this practice into what they are already doing so it’s not just one extra thing to add to an already-impossible to-do list.

Updated Jun. 16, 2023
mother hugging daughter - comparison trap in motherhood

Is everyone else a better parent than me?

The comparison trap in motherhood can make you feel like you’re failing. But experts say with the right guidelines, a little social comparison can be a good thing.

Updated Jun. 09, 2023
mom whose child is crying - why moms shouldn't apologize for kids

Stop apologizing for your kids

Kids will act out and exhibit age-appropriate behavior and this is nothing to apologize for.

Updated Jun. 15, 2023
mom speaking to daughter encouraging her to embrace differences

The benefits of encouraging kids to embrace their differences

What if we taught our kids to look at their differences as a strength instead of a weakness?

Updated Jun. 12, 2023
mom snuggling with daughters hoping she's setting them up for success

To the mamas who just want to raise ‘good’ kids

As a parent educator and parenting coach, here are a few things I’ve learned (and recommend to the parents I work with) to help set your children up for success. 

Updated Jun. 05, 2023
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