Learning to Be a Peaceful Parent
My commitment is to be the adult. It is my job to do the work on my self-regulation so that he'll be able to reach his potential in life.
Finding Time for Your Own Rest As a New Parent
Sleep is at a premium for newborn parents. If you’re getting less than five hours of rest, you’re not alone — other moms and dads feel your pain.
Some expert advice for when you know you won’t be getting the hours of shut-eye your body and brain are craving.
Milestones Are Not a Race: Here’s Why They Matter
Milestones in how your baby plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves are signposts as they grow. Here's why they matter, and why they are not a race.
18 Simple Ways to Infuse Each Day With Learning
Teaching your child to love learning offers them a lifetime of discovery, far outside the classroom.
4 Ways to Help Preschoolers Learn to Get Along
These four traits create a strong foundation for teaching little ones how to get along: acceptance, forgiveness, loyalty, and teamwork. (Also, it's a process!)
Consider Wake Windows for Better, Longer Baby Sleep
Set up your wake windows for success by making sure baby gets plenty of play and stimulation. Adjust as you go, tuning into your baby's cues. You got this!
Food As Language: Raising a Kid Between Borders
Parenting outside the U.S. holds up a mirror. You start to see what you once took for granted back home and how much Americans might learn from other cultures.
Checklist for the Best (and Safest) Snacks and Lunches on the Block
The food you send to school fuels more than just your children's stomachs, it powers their energy, focus and mood and helps shape their relationship with food.
Five Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Weaning
Weaning isn’t merely the cessation of breastfeeding, it’s a major shift in a complicated parent-child relationship.
We Need Education about Breastfeeding and Pumping
Lack of knowledge contributes to how a lactating mother is treated in the workplace, in the mall, on an airplane, pitching to investors...everywhere.
Why I Quit Breastfeeding: A Sober Mom's Story
I quit breastfeeding because I wasn't showing up as the strongest version of myself. Sometimes quitting makes us winners.
How to Not Lose Your Mind When You Lose an Hour
It is only a sixty minute time difference to one’s schedule, but has the power to derail a household.
Turn Pages into Possibilities by Making Reading Fun
Reading can be a mixed bag — some children dive into books with joy, while others equate it to a chore. How do we make reading fun? Here's where to begin.
10 Random Spring Holidays You Need to Celebrate
Embrace the weird and random with these 10 spring holidays you won’t want to miss. Trust me, your kids will dig it.
Navigating Big Feelings During New Beginnings
For children, “new” can feel exciting and overwhelming at once. The good news? With a little preparation, fresh starts can become confidence-building moments.
How (and Why) to Support Fine Motor Skill Development in Toddlers
Fine motor skill development is vital during toddlerhood. Abilities based on small, precise motions are a means to all sorts of various ends - and independence.
Beyond Words: Ways Parents Can Show Love to Their Children
Small, intentional actions shape a child’s sense of being valued. Showing your love requires constant effort and care but is well worth the investment.
How Does Screen Time Impact Toddler Attention and Development?
Most infants and toddlers are engaging with screens every day. Here's more about what that means for development and attention, and how to use screens best.
15 Real Valentine's Days For Single Moms
There's at least 15 other days in a year we single mothers actually do wish there was a big, strong, capable, loving romantic living in our home.
5 Ways to Soothe a Crying Baby
Babies absolutely cry, and sometimes there’s not much you can do. But other times, one of these strategies can work wonders. Here are five ways to soothe a baby.
4 Ways to Introduce Your Kids to Classical Music
Research suggests that classical music can have positive effects for children, including memory development, creativity, and self-expression. Plus, it's fun!
Surviving the First Week with a Newborn
The first week home with a new baby is a little bit of a blur. A chaotic, exhausting, over in a flash blur. Here's what it was like for us, moment by moment.
30 Fresh Ways to Tell Your Kids You Love Them
There's nothing more spectacular than feeling loved. Beyond saying three simple words, there are many special ways to share that feeling with our kids.