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

Celebrity News

Moms are in their ‘TTPD’ era and we are so here for it

“I cry a lot but I am so productive, it’s an art.”

Parenting

Parenting coach shares insightful tips on how to develop self-esteem in children under 5

By the age of 5, a child’s self-concept is already developed.

Viral & Trending

Dad shares viral video about play areas on public transportation in Finland—and now we’re crying in American

If you need us, we’ll be triangulating how to plan a move to the Nordic country.

Relationships

Mom of three reveals the one question she needed her husband to ask everyday after work

“We still do this years later, because it helps SO MUCH,” she shares.

Mental Health

Dr. Becky confirms spending time away from your kids actually makes you a good parent

“Kids don’t need selfless martyrs.”

Viral & Trending

Psychologist reveals viral hack to teach kids about the mental load

Bonus: It’ll help keep your house clean, too.

News

Parents who play with their kids are more creative in the workplace, study finds

Yep, even more research shows how supporting working parents is good for business.

Parenting

Teacher shares 5 simple phrases that instantly help regulate kids (and their caregivers)

All kids yearn for connection.

Parenting

Mom of 3 goes viral for championing the ‘kid mom’ phase and the comments are one collective sigh of relief

The ‘kid mom’ era might be the one that makes you thrive.

Viral & Trending

Mom shares wet playground hack that’s a game-changer for rainy play

So simple, so smart.

Viral & Trending

Do you suffer from ‘freedom paralysis’ during naptime? Mom’s viral video is hilariously relatable

“Too many options; she’s overwhelmed. Just let her buffer for a bit.”

Home

Mom shares messy house realities with 3 kids and there’s so much solidarity in the comments

We feel so seen.