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A mom helping her little daughter apply lip gloss

A one-word hack that changes how we teach kids about makeup

As a mom to two daughters, teaching them to embrace who they are—inside and out—is one of the most important lessons I want to pass along.

Updated Nov. 20, 2024

To my sister, the single mom

I love you for raising me—and your son.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

If I want to raise confident adults, I must accept opinionated children

Most of the things that I find frustrating and exhausting in parenting my children are the result of characteristics that will serve my children well in life.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

True life: Parenting just keeps getting better

Parenting a teenager is like getting an exclusive preview of the adult this child is going to be.

Updated Jun. 01, 2018
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