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Positive Parenting

Dad and son cooking in the kitchen

Sexism hurts boys + girls alike

Today's girl can be anything she wants. But what of the little boys playing house, dressing up, cuddling baby dolls?

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
Jessica Alba with her children

Real talk with Jessica Alba: Why she’s done breastfeeding

"Emotionally, I know kind of what to expect," shares Alba. "But every time, with all the hormones, it's so overwhelming. It doesn't get any easier."

Updated Apr. 25, 2022
mom laying down on the couch and looking at child

To teach children empathy, you need to model it, mama

With a little help from us, our kids' brains can develop with meaningful connections that tune them into the feelings of others.

Updated Dec. 21, 2022

Can’t sleep, mama? This might be why

Sometimes it can feel like you never get a minute to even…

Updated Jul. 20, 2018

The secret to the elusive perfect parent date night

It's not as hard as you may think, mama.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
Mom pouring milk with 2 children

10 ways to parent like an Austrian—where trust goes a long way, mama

When I moved to Austria, a lot of what I thought to be true about child care was turned on its head.

Updated Aug. 02, 2022
Ali Fedotowsky

The response to Ali Fedotowsky’s vulnerable post about her post-baby body was incredibly powerful

"I had no idea how many women needed to see that post," Fedotowsky shares.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

True life: I wake up feeling exhausted every day

Sometimes I look at my husband and say, "I think if I could sleep for about five days, then I would feel rested again."

Updated Jul. 17, 2018
Prince Louis and Kate Middleton

5 new royal family photos that prove candid shots are the best

Studio portraits can't compare to an action shot when capturing kids.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
two boys hugging each other

Don’t make your child say ‘I’m sorry’—what to do instead

While manners are important and apologies are necessary, saying sorry often doesn't teach compassion.

Updated Aug. 27, 2022

Dear Amazon Prime Day—are you the answer to my mental load or are you adding to it?

What would I do if I had five Echo Dots? I don't know, but let's find out because they're only $29! THESE DOTS ARE THE TICKET TO EFFICIENCY.

Updated Jul. 16, 2018

It’s time to get away, mama

What is it about the word “vacation” that always sends a little…

Updated Jul. 13, 2018

The weight of my mental load is heavy—but I don’t know how to fix it

I wish I could hand off my mental load—but if I didn't do it, who would?

Updated Jul. 12, 2018
Ivanka Trump

Ivanka Trump champions paid family leave policy—and calls for bipartisan support

Because it's an issue people on both sides of the aisle should be thinking about.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

I would never trade my life, but sometimes I’m jealous of moms who don’t have babies anymore

They weren't physical things I coveted. Oh no. What I coveted most were ease and freedom.

Updated Jul. 11, 2018
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