Katrina Nattress

Katrina Nattress is a writer and mother of two who resides in Portland, OR. She's been writing professionally since receiving her BA in Journalism from the University of Oregon in 2008 and switched her focus from music to motherhood after having her first baby in 2019. She also has bylines at Babylist and wrote a book about her hometown called '111 Things in Portland You Must Not Miss.' When she's not writing about parenting, she's documenting it on her social media platform @kid.friendly.pdx

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Mom shares powerful refrain that helps both parents and kids with clingy drop-offs

This simple phrase can help with tearful goodbyes.

Child Milestones

This mom’s secret to easing separation anxiety is just as heartwarming as it is effective

What a sweet method to help your kid (and yourself) feel better about school drop off.

Mental Health

It’s official: the mental load is hurting your relationship with your partner, survey finds

A new study uncovered just how much of a toll family planning takes on romantic relationships

Children's Health

Harvard study finds the best way to raise happy, healthy, successful kids

The results may surprise you!

Viral & Trending

Mom of 6 shares tips for staying organized this summer and lessening the mental load—on everyone

If summer break overwhelms you, this viral reel could be a game-changer.

News

Moms First successfully petition for childcare to be addressed during the first presidential debate

The question of how to make childcare more affordable was asked, but only President Biden addressed the question—albeit briefly.

News

Parents share hilarious reasons to justify having more kids to strangers in viral video

“I really want a bedtime routine that takes up the whole night.”

Children's Health

Would you try a no-rules dinner with your kids?

If your kids are in an eating rut, try switching up mealtime like in this viral moment.

Food

Feeding therapist shares ‘simplest switch’ to help engage picky eaters at mealtime

Get ready for a lower-stress dinner experience.

Our Partners

6 things parents should keep in mind while shopping for baby formula

Not all baby formulas were created equal.

News

71% of parents are ‘constantly’ thinking about childcare gaps, survey finds

Childcare access is a key factor in parental burnout, a report from KinderCare shows.

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Mom of three explains why she doesn’t ask her kids to ‘help’ around the house

Here’s what she does instead.