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Positive Parenting

I have prepared for Coronavirus to the best of my ability—but I’m still anxious

Today, our neighborhood was affected by the Columbia Gas explosions in Massachusetts—and I keep replaying the last few hours in my head over and over. Today was one of those unimaginable days that then become a reality.

Updated Sep. 14, 2018

Let’s talk about mental strength

When we discuss mental resilience, we talk a lot about grit—that difficult-to-define…

Updated Sep. 14, 2018

When I became a mom, I finally understood how love gets passed down through generations

I realized that a mother, no matter her age or the age of her children, always puts her baby first. Always.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

To the pregnant mama chasing her toddler: I see you

Sometimes this in-between place, this before baby #2 place, can feel scary because just so much unknown looms before you. But believe me when I say, you've got this.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
mom smiling at little boy

I’m not going “backwards” by choosing to stay home with my kids

I cried as my four-month maternity leave drew to a close. I resented the fact that I had to choose between my job and a tiny being who needed me.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
mom hugging child

The cost of daycare is almost as much as rent in some cities

You can only stretch a dollar so far before something breaks.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022

Legit ways to get free baby items—from diapers to formula 🙌

Your doctor's office is one surprising resource.

Updated Feb. 25, 2025

To the mama who is barely hanging on

I've been where you are. I was there, and I lost myself 1,000 times. But—I'm here to tell you—I've made it to the other side.

Updated Sep. 11, 2018
mom kissing child's cheek

Why I got rid of (almost) all of my child’s toys

The problem was that even with all of these toys, she didn't seem to be actually playing with anything!

Updated Feb. 15, 2022
child in front of the table

Teaching your child the art of happiness

When we speak things aloud, we give them power to shape our hearts and minds. Among all the books and podcasts and articles we read, we often overlook (as I have) the importance of recognizing and speaking aloud when we are simply happy.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022
Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka

Serena is an important role model, but Naomi Osaka will be important to my daughter

Osaka's win doesn't diminish William's legacy, but it will inspire mixed-race children everywhere.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022

Having a child who’s a “bad” sleeper doesn’t mean you’re parenting wrong

I'm perpetually exhausted and, in fact, am used to living in that state now. Even still, the human mind is quite an amazing thing, and I am constantly teetering on the edge of hope that she'll eventually be a good sleeper.

Updated Sep. 07, 2018

This one phrase will change the way you discipline ✔️

Few moms would pick discipline as their favorite part of parenting. But…

Updated Sep. 07, 2018

Sobriety saved my motherhood

The wine culture that social media often promotes might seem to contradict this, but more and more moms are choosing not to drink.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Male doctor says female colleagues earn less because they ‘don’t work as hard’

This kind of prejudice against women holds us *all* back.

Updated Sep. 06, 2018

I’m only human—and it’s okay if my kids see that

One of the most important lessons I have learned as a mother is that our children do not need us to be perfect. They need us to love them and to love ourselves.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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