peaceful parenting

It’s Science: Babies know exactly what hugs from mama mean

Babies as young as four months old know what your hug means.

How to create a happy & peaceful home for your family, mama

4. Use positive communication.

To the mom who believes in peaceful parenting—but struggles to actually do it

My emotional baggage impacted the way I interacted with my children, especially when I was tired, stressed or triggered.

How to give up yelling and overcome your anger, mama

Anger is often the mask that sadness hides behind.

How peaceful parenting saved our parenthood

Things are different now. Not perfect—not even remotely close. And not even always good. Sometimes we still have bad moments. And by moments I mean days. And by days I mean weeks. But still, mostly better.

9 ways to manage your fear + anxiety—and become a more peaceful parent

3. Dive headfirst into empathy.

11 powerful ways to build a growth mindset in your kids

6. Use the word 'yet' and use it often.

Why I got rid of (almost) all of my child’s toys

The problem was that even with all of these toys, she didn't seem to be actually playing with anything!

9 ways to help your kids cope with natural disasters

5. Give them control

To get your toddler to do chores try the ‘Maya Method’

The goal here is empowerment, not efficiency.

Pretending to be a superhero can give your child ‘super powers’

When kids impersonate cool characters, they may take on the admirable qualities during ordinary tasks.

4 gentle ways to deal with your child’s resistance to sleep

2. Turn to play.

How to talk about bullying with your kids—without being awkward

We've seen what resonates and what doesn't—and want to help parents navigate these conversations, whether your little one is starting preschool or heading into high school.

9 actions to take when your child misbehaves—that have nothing to do with punishment

7. Acknowledge their emotions, then walk away.

What Jennifer Garner learned about relationships through her divorce is something we *all* should keep in mind

Other people have opinions, but it's your life.

To the mother who feels lonely right now—it won’t be like this forever

Moms, take your armor off. There are troops to help us in this beautiful, complicated thing called motherhood

How to make your child feel powerful and heard

Our kids don't really need just one more of this or that. What they do need is their sense of power and attention.

What the kid’s big age gap means for Chip and Jo’s new baby

When there's eight years between kids, the youngest can actually be more like the oldest.

Parents are spending time with their kids—and multitasking—more than ever before

But setting boundaries is good for us as well as our children.

Thank you for showing our boys what it takes to be a real man

Thank you for wiping away their tears, and showing them that expressing their feelings is healthy and important.