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Positive Parenting

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Remember: Your child is human too

Don’t punish your child for being a feeling, quirky, independent person.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Your child is not ‘yours’—never was, never will be

It’s a bittersweet reality—they grow up.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Millennial dads want to be equal parents—what’s holding them back?

We need to update some old realities.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

First-time dads and moms are getting older—but for different reasons

A new study shows the average age of first-time dads is up more than three years since the 1970s.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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New calculator shows the cost moms pay for stepping back from the workforce

But the non-monetary reasons may still be worth it for some families.

Updated Oct. 29, 2024

Honestly, my marriage wasn’t ready for a baby

Today I was sad. So I did what any other sane person would do: I dug my wedding dress out of the attic and wore it while I made dinner.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

Being pregnant is an incredible lesson in surrendering control

We don’t have control over perfect timing or unexpected twists. Our only option is to take things as they come.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Boost your bond—how to stay connected to your spouse after you have kids

Date nights and saying thank you are a necessity.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

To the mama weathering a true storm

You possess profound strength that is unrivaled by any other force on this earth—you are a mom.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

To the mama sending her first baby off to school—it’s going to be okay

It’s going to be okay. Actually, it’s going to be more than okay. It’s going to be awesome. You’ve got this. ?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Parenting is the hardest thing I’ve ever done—and that’s why I love it

The hardest tasks come with the greatest rewards.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

The things I wish my husband knew I needed

I know you’re not a magician and you can’t always know what I need, so I promise to let you know what’s going on inside my head. 

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Dear society—you only see me as a mom, but I’m so much more

We’re here. We are still ‘us’ inside. ?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
Pinterest just made it even easier for busy moms to meal-plan

Pinterest just made it even easier for busy moms to meal-plan

Less time searching for recipes = the sooner tasty food is on your table. ?

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

10 habits to shape a kind, well-adjusted child

2. Your lens — When you look at your child, who do you see? Do you see the positives or the negatives?

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

The 40+ jobs that every mom does—for free

Moms are impressive. Awesome. Busy. Talented. Basically—what we’re trying to say is—moms…

Updated Feb. 25, 2025

To my love—can you believe this life we’ve built?

We're in the world of parenting young children together. A crazy, magical world—one I'm so glad to share with you.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

9 ways to avoid a tantrum—YES, it’s possible!

I realized that I needed to stop trying to make things better and just let him cry.  

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

The amazing way that pregnancy prepares you for motherhood

It has taught me to see the magic. ✨

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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