Positive Parenting
Can’t sit still? 7 expert ways to help your child focus
Wiggly children exist and they are wonderful, smart and excellent additions to the classroom.
I became a more peaceful parent by letting go of distractions and ‘perfection’
We can teach our children that peace builds bridges—bridges that can carry us over in times of trouble. ✌️️
Remember: Your child is human too
Don’t punish your child for being a feeling, quirky, independent person.
Your child is not ‘yours’—never was, never will be
It’s a bittersweet reality—they grow up.
Millennial dads want to be equal parents—what’s holding them back?
We need to update some old realities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Boost your bond—how to stay connected to your spouse after you have kids
Date nights and saying thank you are a necessity.
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.
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. ?
Parenting is the hardest thing I’ve ever done—and that’s why I love it
The hardest tasks come with the greatest rewards.
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.
Dear society—you only see me as a mom, but I’m so much more
We’re here. We are still ‘us’ inside. ?
On becoming a mom again: I miss my first born more than you realize
A couple of days after we brought our daughter home from the…
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. ?
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?
The 40+ jobs that every mom does—for free
Moms are impressive. Awesome. Busy. Talented. Basically—what we’re trying to say is—moms…