Positive Parenting

To my firstborn: You will always be my baby

After having you, I was terrified of having another kid because I didn't think I could love someone else as much as you.

78% of Millennial parents think they’re doing a better job than their parents, says new survey

Do you agree? Yes or no.

What I want to say when people ask me if we’re going to have another child

I didn't know my first pregnancy would be my last.

6 positive (and effective) discipline strategies teachers swear by

These are the strategies teachers use to help kids listen, learn and grow. ❤️

I wasn’t a baby person until I met my baby

Being uninterested in other people's toddlers doesn't mean you won't be a great mom to yours. We're often reminded to embrace people's differences and not put them in boxes, so why don't we do the same for moms?

Parenting together: 6 tips for partners to be on the same page

You probably won't agree with every single parenting decision your partner makes, but here's how to present a united front.

I wish my mom could see me as a mother

I want my mom to know that I am okay. Because things look a lot different for me since the last time I saw her.

Just because you have a baby doesn’t mean you feel like a mom right away

It took me nine months to become a mother, and years to take on the label.

What to do when a child bites: 7 tips from a Montessori teacher

1. Focus on the child who was bitten.

The impossible expectations placed on mothers

Cynthia Nixon went viral for talking about the impossible expectations women face. Now let's talk about motherhood, specifically.

This is why your child can’t actually ‘calm down’ during a tantrum

Never in the history of calming down has anyone ever calmed down by being told to calm down.

Joanna Gaines’ Instagram post totally nails how bittersweet it is to watch your kids grow up

One of her kids can drive now.

We’ve been thinking about you

Plus phrases that can help prevent a tantrum. Are you feeling a little overwhelmed? (If so, we get it, mama!) We see you and all the work you're putting in, and we think you are rocking it, even if it doesn't always feel like it in the moment. So whether you are dealing with tantrums, extra responsibilities or just trying to make it to bedtime, know that we are on your side and we are blown away by all you do. P.S. Shout-out to Ashley Graham for keeping it real when it comes to postpartum. Plus, don't miss these baby names predicted to be the top 20 names in 2020.

27 ways to show your kids you love them on Valentine’s Day (or any day)

Based on the five love languages.

8 productivity strategies for moms who are stressed about doing it all

Most productivity advice feels like it's not written for moms—these tips are different.

This is the last time I’ll ever be pregnant

I'm trying to appreciate every moment of this pregnancy all while mourning the inevitable closing of this chapter in my life.

To the mama who is overwhelmed right now—I see you

Remember, you're not alone in this, you're amazing and you're rocking motherhood.

The best way to prevent a tantrum might surprise you, mama

How to keep "big feelings" from taking over.

Seeing my husband become a father made me fall in love even more

I remember leaning against the bathroom counter, watching him, and thinking, "I can't believe you're this amazing."

This isn’t my first baby—but I still need your support more than ever

The truth is, no matter how old my children are, no matter how independent the big ones get, no matter how "put together" I may appear, I humbly share that I am not always managing this very well all on my own. Please know I still need you.