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

Parenting

Having trouble getting your kid to listen? Try using positive consequences

Everyone responds better to positivity than to threats.

Parenting

Using this simple phrase can show your kids you love them unconditionally

A mom went viral for sharing the words her mother said to her as a kid—and now we’re crying.

Parenting

Mom shares brilliant alternative to chore charts for kids

It’s all about the power of delegating.

Marriage & Partnerships

Couples therapist shares the 5 agreements that strengthen her marriage

Even the strongest partnerships could use a tune-up every once in a while.

Viral & Trending

Would you trade chores with your kids?

This viral hack sparked some serious debate.

Travel

12 smart airplane travel tips from a mother of three kids 4 and under

Got a trip coming up? Get your Notes app ready.

Celebrity News

Sofía Vergara gets real about Joe Manganiello divorce: ‘He wanted to have kids and I didn’t want to be an old mom’

The 51-year-old actor is putting herself first.

Family Finances & Budgeting

The new ‘loud budgeting’ trend is so smart—especially for families

Think of it as the alternative to ‘quiet luxury’.

Viral & Trending

Mom shares creative way to teach young kids about consent through play

It’s all about reading body language.

Parenting

Dr. Becky unpacks the real reason why it’s so triggering when we have to pick up our sick kid from school

TFW you look at your phone and see the nurse is calling: Dread.

Safety

Mom cop shares valuable kid safety tip and explains why it’s important for older kids to have a phone

If you’re on the fence about getting your kid a phone, you’re gonna want to watch this viral video.

Parenting

The power of words: Why non-physical compliments mean so much more to children (and adults)

Next time you want to praise your kid, try one of these 25 non-physical compliments.