Positive Parenting

Pregnant Kate Middleton on raising a child—‘it takes a whole community’

“Whether we are school leavers, teachers, support staff or parents we are all in this together,” The Duchess said.

New mom Lauren Conrad debuts post-baby haircut: ‘It’s more of a time saver’

Before motherhood, LC swore she’d never go short again, but having a baby changed her mind (and her style).

It’s Science: Having a secure attachment with your kids helps make them smarter

Responding to a distressed toddler with kindness and love may help them do better in school as a teen.

You don’t know me, so please don’t judge my parenting skills

I don’t fit into a category. No mom does. Your judgment of us is on you, not us.

When people ask what I ‘do’ all day as a SAHM—here’s what I want to say

Stimulating, caring and ultimately teaching my children at home all day is one of the hardest things I have ever had to do.

Why it’s okay—maybe even good—for your kids to fight

Sibling disagreements can actually be good for a child’s development if we give them the right tools.

Mila Kunis says she’s done having kids—here’s how she knew

The Bad Moms actress says she’s stopping at two. 

To the mom in the thick of the struggle, this too shall pass

When your 2-year-old toddler’s favorite word to scream is “NO!”—this too shall pass.

What to do when your child tells tall-tales, fibs, and lies

There is a positive and helpful way to help your child learn to tell the truth.

10 times your kid’s ‘bad behavior’ isn’t actually bad

When your child cuts his own hair or makes a fort with freshly washed sheets, he's doing exactly what he's are supposed to be doing.

It’s Science: Playing with your kids is actually good for you, too

Playing with our kids allows us to recharge while making important emotional connections.

This artist uses glitter to turn stretch marks into art—and it’s stunning

One artist’s photoshop creations are changing the way women see themselves. 

Why media portrayals of pregnant celebrities can lead to fertility misconceptions

Researchers found that even when magazines were reporting on stories that weren’t about typical pregnancies, trouble conceiving wasn’t mentioned.

Why moms of 3 are so stressed—but moms of 4+ are so chill

A survey by TODAY found moms of four or more kids report lower stress levels than moms of fewer kids, but why?

I unplugged for a week—here’s what I learned about myself and my kids

Work can wait. Emails can wait. Facebook can wait. But my babies can’t.

Mindy Kaling shares her first baby bump photo—and it’s inspiring

There are a lot of changes and challenges for first-time moms, even when you’re a star. 

It’s science: spanking makes a child’s behavior worse in the long run

Here’s what to do instead

How Not to Lose Your Sh*t as a Mom

4 coping mechanisms to prevent a mama meltdown.

I had an unexpected pregnancy—and didn’t know how to feel

It’s okay if you are pregnant and you’re not excited about it yet, or ever.

If I want to raise a kind child—I must be a kind parent, too

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