Positive Parenting
How to set up the baby’s nursery to make your life easier, mama
Motherhood is likely to be the most demanding gig you'll ever have, which is why having the right tools for the job is essential.
Kate Hudson’s kids prove that siblings with a big age gap can still have a close bond
These pics of a big brother and baby sister are too sweet.
The eye-opening advice I wish I had gotten as a new mama
Be confident in your abilities and instincts. I wish I had been more confident.
This mom’s post about a toddler’s tantrum at Target goes viral for the best reason
Sometimes, it's okay to talk to strangers.
Remember mama, your toddler is human, too
Sometimes slowing down and lowering my expectations—both of myself and my son—makes all the difference. Sometimes simply acknowledging that we both need a little extra validation and a lot of extra grace is huge.
How to practice mindfulness when your to-do list feels too full, mama
What if mindfulness was something you could do right now, even as you are reading these words?
When motherhood feels heavy, mama—know that you are not alone
I am with you—in the heaviness and the lightness. I just want you to know that. You're not alone, and I know I'm not either. And sometimes, that's what we need to know most of all.
My darling—thank you for showing me affection, especially in front of our kids
The hug you give me after you walk through the door from work is something I wait for all day. It recharges me.
Dear 3rd child: These are the good (and bad) ways I will do things differently for you
I'm not saying you won't challenge me or that I will be perfect, but I will have more patience and a lot more experience than I did with your siblings
5 easy changes that dramatically reduce toddler tantrums
5. Provide fewer toys, each with a clear place
Brett Kavanaugh’s advancement is a turning point for many moms
Some feel anger, or fear but there is this other thing, too. Action.
Potty training is exhausting—but it will happen eventually, mama
Motherhood is all about conquering whatever mountains or obstacles are in the way of you—even if it happens to be a mountain of diapers. 😉
8 working moms share how they find work-life balance
"I set the boundary to focus separately on family and work. My inbox is never empty, but I make sure my computer and iPad are away so I'm not tempted to look at them."
Mothers want to run in the mid-term elections but they’re facing a common problem: childcare
"I'm not running in spite of my daughter; I'm running because of my daughter," says Caitlin Clarkson Pereira.
I love having kids close in age—here are 10 unexpected reasons why
6. It has forced me to let go of some unnecessary control.
My daughter only wants Daddy and—I have to admit—it hurts a little
There is plenty of love to go around in our house. But when she runs around me to get to my husband when we come home from a date night, it stings.
Being a #girlmom has been an eye-opening experience for me
Being your mother has shown me the immense power of women.
As I look back on new motherhood, here’s what I wish I knew then
Oh, what I wouldn't give for a tiny incident of a kindergartener packing a bag and stomping off in a tantrum.