Positive Parenting
I want my son to know that crying is not a sign of weakness
When my husband lost his job and then finally found a new one after three long months, he sat on our coffee table with our kids and cried.
Here’s why I’m a SAHM—even with my kids in school
Raising my kids is the most important thing I could ever do.
Grandma + grandpa: Go ahead, spoil my kids this Christmas
When my kids receive a gift from their grandparent, it's the grandparents I watch, not my kids. When the presents produce squeals from the kids' mouths, I can't escape the glint in my parents' eyes. Who am I to stop that?
Why do mothers become invisible after giving birth?
We're not just a uterus. We're not just a lifeline to a new and precious soul. We're mothers. And we need someone to make sure we're okay, too.
Michelle Obama has some advice for Meghan Markle (and all of us)
It's okay to slow down, mama.
Motherhood is: Forgetting to move the Elf on the Shelf
I'm sorry for the time I left you in the refrigerator for 48 hours.
My best friend and I decided to move in together and co-parent our children
Our arrangement goes beyond that of roommates. We're genuinely leaning on each other; when one of us has more capacity than the other, she tags in.
You know your baby better than Google, mama
My daughter's failure to acquiesce to so-called expert advice heralded the beginning of a new way of living, for both of us. One that strives to work with her needs, rather than struggle against them.
Being a single mom over the holidays can be lonely—but there’s still so much joy
But our lives are full of love, happiness and health.
Managing caregiving and work isn’t a woman’s issue—it’s a human issue
The conversation about caregiving and work must be more inclusive.
How to turn the Santa ‘lie’ into something good
I gave her magic until she was eight, and I gave her the spirit of giving for the rest of her life.
Rachel McAdams opens up about motherhood and why she kept her pregnancy—and even her baby’s name—a secret
Motherhood is "the greatest thing that's ever happened to me, hands down," shares McAdams.
Dear kids, when you grow up…
I want you to know whatever you make of this life, I am so so proud of you. There's nothing you could ever do to make my love die down or be snuffed out. No matter what choices you make, I will forever be your greatest fan. I will always be here for every phone call and for every time you need a reminder of who you are.
You would never tell your child to delay their happiness, so why delay yours?
Mamas, the time is now. We have to stop waiting to create the life we desire and so deserve. We have to speak up and ask for what we want and need.
Motherhood changed for me with these 6 words
Wise men and women have been telling us for centuries that the present moment is all there is. We don't have yesterday anymore, and tomorrow is not yet here. This second is literally all we have.
5 lucrative strategies that will earn you an extra $1,000 a month, mama
Consider starting a service for a passion of yours, like teaching music or tennis lessons.
I never thought I’d say this, but I want to move to the ‘burbs
I love you New York, but I am ready to make the move.