Child

A letter to my wild child

At every turn, you find new limits to test, places to explore, and journeys to be discovered. There is never a dull moment with you in the family.

A letter to my sensitive child

I just want you to know that I will be there with you, through it all.

Kids not listening? They might be craving a deeper connection—to you

You cannot truly care for a child who has not given their heart to you.

Your independent child is evidence of a healthy parental attachment 

When children can take us for granted, they can leap into new surroundings of their own making.

Montessori at home: Kids need to learn self-care, too

It will show him that you see him as a capable person who can participate in household activities and help take care of himself.

I’m raising a funny daughter—and wouldn’t want it any other way

Her sense of humor is a huge reason why she’s a confident, self-assured little girl.

Fear can make you stronger, my darling daughter

If you can harness fear to serve your ethic instead of your pride, it can be an unparalleled force for all that is good in you. It can break you or it can make you fierce.

Tech for kids isn’t ‘bad’—it just needs to be used carefully

Technology is a necessary component of modern life, but nothing replaces one-on-one interaction with a human.

LEGO’s new Women of NASA collection is a fun step forward for all girls

LEGO announced today the new collection is launching (no pun intended) on November 1.

The ‘discipline’ approach that *prevents* kid problems

It is called soliciting good intentions, and the aim is to work ahead of challenging problems instead of when emotions are really stirred up.

To the mama about to send her child to daycare for the first time

From a mom who’s been there, I want to tell you that it is going to be okay.

Chores, teamwork and high expectations: The 15 habits that raise responsible kids

Even when it’s more work for you, let your child help.

Montessori at home: 12 ways to learn in your own backyard

Hint: It might end up being the most relaxing part of your day!

Don’t feel guilty: 82% of parents sent kids to bed early for their own TV time

A little screen time counts as self-care—but here’s how to set boundaries for yourself too.

There’s a bright side to your kid’s first lie

And it’s not just that hide and seek is much more fun to play. 

Montessori at home: Why we don’t force kids to share

It doesn’t need to be a constant battle.

The 6 biggest lies I believed before having kids

Just about all of us had set assumptions about raising kids before we became parents ourselves.

Montessori at home: Why we don’t force kids to say ‘I’m sorry’

How do you teach children how to really make amends, see what they did wrong and have empathy for others?

12 books to help calm your child’s anxiety

Sitting down together and reading a book can help your little one identify, cope, and work through her worries

When my ‘good sleeper’ suddenly couldn’t fall asleep—I was the answer

Even as a certified sleep specialist, this realization took me by surprise.