parenting styles

To the fierce mamas raising fierce daughters

"As moms raising fierce girls into the next generation of women leaders—leaders our world desperately needs—let’s celebrate the loudness and demands of our daughters that have so often been shunned."

The importance of saying ‘yes’—3 easy ways to do so now 

Here are three ways to shift your mindset to create less “oh no” and more “oh yes” moments this summer with your families.

I’m the mom who wants a big family

I know this will mean having our work cut out for us, but with all of that comes lots more adventure, lots more laughter and lots more love.

This dad’s viral TikTok teaches you the brilliant way to avoid saying “no” to kids—and IT WORKS

All about the 'conditional yes' and how to use it.

You have every right to set boundaries with your kids’ grandparents

Because a lot has changed since they’ve raised us—and a lot will continue to change.

My husband took on the housework after the birth of our son—and it bettered our relationship

In the words of Sarah MacLean, “The best partnerships aren't dependent on a mere common goal but on a shared path of equality, desire, and no small amount of passion.”

A ‘lazy parent summer’ is the only way I want to summer

Lazy parent summer means cutting myself—and my family—some slack.

3 tips for raising children who advocate for themselves 

Identifying age-appropriate ways for our children to advocate for themselves is just as important as potty training, reading, sharing and even driving safely later in life.

Dear husband: Thank you for showing our kids how to be a great dad

They learned from the best—you.

The case for ‘staying home’ with kids

It’s not a life sentence.

Reframing Mother’s Day: How an open adoption changed my views on motherhood

I know I am the most fortunate person in the fact that I gained a daughter and a co-mother, and they are both amazing people that I love. 

I couldn’t find a parenting style that defined me—so I gave up and came up with this one

It makes me a better parent. A happier parent. And you know what else? I think most of us are this kind of parent too.

10 positive parenting techniques for disciplining your child

1. Set boundaries

To my children: This is what I wish for you

To my sweet boys, here are 7 things I really want for you as you grow up and live your lives (and they are far simpler and also more challenging than you might expect).

It’s science: How you use social media may be associated with your parenting style

Whether you share your kid’s photos on social media may relate to how you parent.

What I wish I knew about being a stay-at-home mom

If I could rewind the clock, there are a few things I wish I could tell my new-stay-at-home-mom-self. But of course, I can’t. So instead I’ll say them to you.

Stopping the need to be needed: How to avoid codependency in parenting

Here's why detachment isn't necessarily a bad thing.

As California’s First Partner and a mother, here’s how I’m addressing tech addiction in kids

Conversation and connection are critical ingredients to building and sustaining healthy relationships between kids and technology.

How I am teaching my children about the seven principles of Kwanzaa

Not just in December, but all year long.

Kind kids have parents who follow these 9 habits

Looking for ways to cultivate kindness, mama? We've got you covered.