Positive Parenting
What to expect during a C-section: 27 things I wish I’d known
3. Each day gets a little bit better.
Confident moms raise confident kids, says an author and expert
Lydia Fenet shares her top 3 tips to raising confident kids.
Dear mama: You’re not doing it wrong, it’s just that hard
We can try as hard as we possibly can, but sometimes things are just messy.
Yep, it’s OK to get angry at your kids—but it’s how you move past the anger that matters
It starts with having a healthy nervous system.
Family therapist shares game-changing tip to help diffuse frustrated toddlers
The technique from Big Little Feelings’ Deena Margolin is helpful for parents, too.
Taylor Swift is humbled by clubbing with her parents
"Accidentally going clubbing with your parents is something everyone should try at least once in their life."
How to raise a healthy gamer, according to an expert
There is room for video games in a well-rounded kid’s life—if you’re smart about it.
The happiest kids in the world have social safety nets
I wanted to know why Dutch children like Louie and Morris are often cited as being the happiest in the world.
8 Montessori-inspired phrases to use for each stage of potty training
The Montessori approach to potty training is SO much less stressful—and encourages your child's growing independence.
Here’s how practicing kindness can help your whole family
It seems simple, but studies show the mental health benefits are big.
Having trouble getting your kid to listen? Try using positive consequences
Everyone responds better to positivity than to threats.
Using this simple phrase can show your kids you love them unconditionally
A mom went viral for sharing the words her mother said to her as a kid—and now we’re crying.
The power of words: Why non-physical compliments mean so much more to children (and adults)
Next time you want to praise your kid, try one of these 25 non-physical compliments.
Gentle parenting isn’t actually a new concept
An expert dispels the myths around the latest trendy parenting style.
25 positive phrases to say to your kids at bedtime
“You have such a kind heart.”
Navigating parenthood when you feel like an outlier
My lack of a physical pregnancy experience meant that connecting with other mothers could be difficult.
Child therapist shares a simple tip on how to better connect with your child, and it’s a game-changer
It’s all in the way we talk to our kids.
What holiday shopping can teach kids about personal finance
From setting a budget to giving back, here are three ways to incorporate money lessons into your holiday prep.
It’s science: Clutter can definitely give you anxiety
Clutter creates stress that has major neurological effects on us.