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First-time dads and moms are getting older—but for different reasons

A new study shows the average age of first-time dads is up more than three years since the 1970s.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Honestly, my marriage wasn’t ready for a baby

Today I was sad. So I did what any other sane person would do: I dug my wedding dress out of the attic and wore it while I made dinner.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

Boost your bond—how to stay connected to your spouse after you have kids

Date nights and saying thank you are a necessity.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

To the mama sending her first baby off to school—it’s going to be okay

It’s going to be okay. Actually, it’s going to be more than okay. It’s going to be awesome. You’ve got this. ?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Parenting is the hardest thing I’ve ever done—and that’s why I love it

The hardest tasks come with the greatest rewards.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

The things I wish my husband knew I needed

I know you’re not a magician and you can’t always know what I need, so I promise to let you know what’s going on inside my head. 

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

10 habits to shape a kind, well-adjusted child

2. Your lens — When you look at your child, who do you see? Do you see the positives or the negatives?

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

To my love—can you believe this life we’ve built?

We're in the world of parenting young children together. A crazy, magical world—one I'm so glad to share with you.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

9 ways to avoid a tantrum—YES, it’s possible!

I realized that I needed to stop trying to make things better and just let him cry.  

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Children can be anxious, too: Tips for consciously parenting little worriers

Forget the qualities you wish to fix. Focus on the qualities you wish to strengthen.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

The 5 principles of happy + positive parents

You are your child’s encourager, the one who sees their light and protects its glow. ✨

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

The complicated art of getting my husband to complete the task

I know we’re both not perfect. I have some things to work on, but here’s one of yours.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

The real-life benefits of paternity leave—proven by Amazon

The success of Amazon’s policies demonstrate paternity leave is a win-win for families + businesses.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Screen Time Alternatives

Fun and creative ways to entertain the family that don't require a charger.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Screen time makes me feel guilty—and helps keep me sane

An extra episode here and there isn’t going to break us. 

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

What I wish I could tell you when you see my child having a tantrum

In this moment I don’t know what to do. But I am trying really hard.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

7 rules for high-energy children that help our family

I prefer living in a home, not a zoo—thank you very much. ?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

5 parenting lessons I learned as a Montessori teacher

4. Give children fresh starts: Don’t broadcast to everyone they “had rough mornings.”

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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