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I unplugged for a week—here’s what I learned about myself and my kids

Work can wait. Emails can wait. Facebook can wait. But my babies can’t.

Happy and scared—at the same time? That’s motherhood for you

As Ricki Lake has perfectly said, “Motherhood is the greatest thing and the hardest thing.”

How to Get Girls to Raise Their Hands

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A letter to my wild child

At every turn, you find new limits to test, places to explore, and journeys to be discovered. There is never a dull moment with you in the family.

Ignore the mess and come outside to play, mama

Nothing lost, but memories were gained. And you can never have enough memories.

I’m not just disciplining my son, I’m raising a man

This work, I truly believe, will reverberate for eternity.

It’s okay if my child gets bored

Boredom is needed for creativity. Quiet times of nothingness are where imagination sparks and ideas are born. 

I was subconsciously labeling my kids and it was a big a mistake

My children aren’t, after all, 2-dimensional objects.

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A letter to my sensitive child

I just want you to know that I will be there with you, through it all.

Help your kids calm down with this simple brain game

Next time your little one gets overwhelmed and can’t calm down, try this simple method.

I’m raising a funny daughter—and wouldn’t want it any other way

Her sense of humor is a huge reason why she’s a confident, self-assured little girl.

Prevent a toddler power struggle with these key phrases

Avoid tripping their “You’re not the boss of me” alarm.

I lost my temper, but gained some wisdom

I’m imperfect, and there’s a lesson in that for both of us.

Feeling angry, mama? Here’s how mindfulness can help

It’s about sending kindness to yourself.

Taking pictures captures more than just memories, mama

Time is short so take pictures to slow down and pay attention

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