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Positive Parenting

My husband took over bedtime—and we ALL became happier

Watching you guys together (I can’t help but peek in to see the girls roar with laughter every time they tackle you in their mismatched PJs) makes me fall more in love with you every night.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Dear newlyweds—here’s what I wish I knew was ahead in love and parenting

7. There are so many fun adventures ahead of you. ?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

I’m learning to let go and trust my daughter—and the results are magical

It’s so worth it to watch you grow and develop and thrive.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

When life gets overwhelming, I remind myself—I’m raising an amazing kid

Even though mom life can be busy and overwhelming... it’s also so awesome because of you.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Change is hard, mama—here are 5 ways to make it easier

The one constant in our lives is change.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Walmart can now deliver groceries to your house AND PUT THEM AWAY

Does this sound like a dream come true or do you give it a hard pass?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Parents get less than 1 hour alone per day, survey (and your life) shows

And we’re willing to bet it’s less for parents of young kids.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
little girl posing in a tutu

Her clothes, her choice, her confidence—Why my daughter picks her own outfits

My daughter is growing right before my eyes, and I don’t want to be teaching her that matching clothes is what life is about.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

As I learn how to be a mother, I understand you so much more, Mama

You’ve been here, where I am now, deep in the trenches of motherhood.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
woman with her head in her hands

To the mama doing SO much she feels like she’s failing at everything—I see you

You show up. EVERY. DAY. No one else can do a better job at providing motherly love than you.

Updated Sep. 23, 2022

The joyful, life-altering benefits of a toddler dance party

It’s time to dance, dance, dance. ?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

When my toddler tests my patience—I learn to love even deeper

Toys were strewn. A tantrum was thrown. And nap time was resisted. I wondered—how much patience can a person have? 

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
mom taking a selfie with a baby

Dear twentysomething moms—I see you

I see you because I was you. 

Updated Feb. 21, 2023

5 ways to help your toddler manage change—minus the tantrum

Verbals skills + mastering their universe = turmoil, tears and opportunity.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Why John Legend isn’t backing down against mommy-shaming

Mom-shaming isn’t just for celebrities. And, can we all agree it has to stop?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

17 kind ways to say no to your child

Because we can’t always say yes, even if we want to.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

My 5 biggest Montessori teaching ‘fails’ turned into great parenting lessons

Lesson 1: You can learn a lot from observing your child.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

10 phrases to center yourself when you’re feeling crazy, mama

When I remember that I’ve been here before, I remember that I survived it last time. And I can survive this moment, too.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
happy girl

My kids taught me something I never expected—how to be my true self

It took me years to learn what they already know.

Updated Jan. 11, 2022
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