Positive Parenting
I don’t want more kids, I just want to have my babies back
And I want them back as the mom I am today—slightly more stable and sane, with some idea of what I’m doing.
When they said ‘parenting is hard,’ this isn’t what I thought they meant
It’s the love that makes it the best and hardest, the scariest and the most beautiful. ?
7 important ways to teach your kids to be empathetic and assertive
A boy in my son’s preschool said some nasty comments to him…
What happened when I replaced ‘sorry’ with ‘thank you’
I’ve given up assuming blame or insinuating wrong doing for simply living my life and being who I am.
Maximize productivity: Here are 7 ways to minimize decision fatigue in your life
6. If it incites decision angst, drop it
Yes, my children are the same gender: Here’s what I wish you knew
When you realize you won’t have the experience of raising a child of the opposite gender, it takes a while to wrap your head around it.
Preserve those memories: 5 tips to make better home movies
1. Talk to the camera. This will feel terribly awkward at first.
Why women need their girlfriends
“Don’t ever lose touch with your girlfriends, sweetheart. The older you get, the more you’ll need them,” she said.
I finally see you, mom—all the love, sacrifice and selflessness
Thank you doesn’t even come close to expressing how I feel, but I just want you to know I see you now.
Attention tired mamas: A word of encouragement
Snuggle them and hold on tight knowing that this tiresome day will be your beautiful, cherished memory tomorrow.
Low-touch parenting: The key to pursuing passions outside of ‘motherhood’
Why carving some time out of family time and using it for yourself is a great idea. ?
How I let go of distractions + ‘perfection’ and became a more peaceful parent
We can teach our children that peace builds bridges—bridges that can carry us over in times of trouble. ✌️️
I Thought I was A Parenting Expert
When a two-time mom feels like a first-timer.
Having another baby? 8 things to think about
We’ve put together some ideas to help everyone in the family, including you, adjust to this next exciting adventure.
I’m exhausted: But here’s why I stay up late, anyway (hint, hint … alone. time.)
The truth is, I stay up late because I want to be alone.
Dear first born: Thank you for believing in me
Thank you for loving the most imperfect me, I am so very much better because of you.
8 simple ways to bond with each of your children individually
Hearing “Thank you, Mommy, for only taking me today. I love being alone with you” is like music to our ears. ?
10 Staples to Spruce Up Your Winter Maternity Style
Wardrobe staples to dress your growing bump during the colder months.
My daughter is learning what a woman’s body looks like—from me
My body, my belly, is the first woman’s body my daughter has ever seen.
Being a stay-at-home mom taught me the gift of presence
Why are some of us so afraid to be stay-at-home moms?