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

4. Use positive communication.

Updated Jan. 25, 2022
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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.

Updated Jun. 29, 2022
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How to give up yelling and overcome your anger, mama

Anger is often the mask that sadness hides behind.

Updated Aug. 18, 2022

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.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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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!

Updated Feb. 15, 2022
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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.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022
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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.

Updated Feb. 17, 2022
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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

Updated Jan. 09, 2023
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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.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
woman lying in bed surrounded by husband and four kids after giving birth

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.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
woman looking at her phone and child looking at a bowl in the kitchen

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.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022
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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.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022
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