Self-Care

Mama: Don’t talk weight loss resolutions in front of your child  —here’s why

Moms are probably the most important influence on a daughter’s body image. 

Real mamas’ New Year’s resolutions for 2018

“Self-care as well as aiming to be someone my kiddo can be proud of!”—Jessica Pan

The best mom-to-mom advice we read this year

2017 was an empowering year for mothers and we’re only just getting started.

I wanted to be something great, so fate made me a mom

Somewhere along, I accidentally got the idea that motherhood is simply a bit of a holding season.

To the mama who is the last person on her ‘to-do’ list

I’m determined that this year is going to be different.

You’re not a bad mama because you work

Here are five ways to help you get through that guilt.

Watch the most inspiring viral parenting moments of 2017

In the midst of chaotic days, tantrums and tragedies, we were reminded of what’s most important in life.

Happiness comes when we let our children decide who they are

It makes a huge difference. 

How to teach your toddler empathy

As parents, we have the opportunity to help our children begin building the skill from a very young age.

In those moments of overwhelm, you’ll find your strength, mama

Promise. ?

Self-care isn’t enough when you parent complex kids

What is necessary is wraparound services. Respite, extended school years and more.

2018 is my year to peaceful parenting: Why I’m leaving anger + guilt in 2017

Things that don’t fit ? 

True life: My love-hate relationship with Facebook mom groups

All too quickly, mixed in with all the positives of this Facebook group, came the negative―critical and dramatic.

7 things I’m done comparing myself to other moms about

I’m giving up using other moms as a way of seeing myself. Life is hectic enough without making myself feel bad for not quite being able to button my old jeans yet.

True life: I used to be a maternal gatekeeper

I was quick to show him the “right” way to bounce her and I just rocked her to sleep myself because it was easier.

Our kids are watching—let’s teach them how to love who they are

It’s time to be our own cheerleader, to pat ourselves on the back and to cut ourselves some slack.

My 8 steps to becoming a better mama in the New Year

It’s not perfection I’m aiming for, but improvement.

How to start practicing mindful parenting, today

Managing our own emotions and behaviors is the key to teaching kids how to manage theirs.

You’re still in there, mama

Long conversations, nights out with friends, date nights with partners, trips, seeing a new band, and you realize that who you were is still who you are. 

It’s science: practicing gratitude makes us happier

People who list their blessings are happier than those who take an inventory of life’s hassles.