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Her clothes, her choice, her confidence—Why my daughter picks her own outfits

My daughter is growing right before my eyes, and I don’t want to be teaching her that matching clothes is what life is about.

It’s not ‘daddy duty’—it’s fatherhood

I’m a parent too.

No more guessing: Screen time guidelines for toddlers to teenagers

Plus why family movie nights don’t really count.

5 steps to build your baby’s curious brain, according to Harvard researchers

And boosts your bond, too.

How to potty train your toddler with empathy + humor

For more successful and healthier potty training, follow their lead: When they're ready to use the potty, they will.

Build your child’s village—and teach them how to connect with each other

Because none of us can do this alone.

Montessori at home: 7 ways to a more peaceful dinner table

1. Meet your new sous chef. Getting them involved will give them a sense of pride and importance at the dinner table.

Encourage your kids to help around the house—the Montessori way

You might be surprised at how much they want to help. 

10 reasons growing up with cousins is so valuable for your kids

There's always someone to hang out with at family functions!

My daughter—you’re so much more than what you see in the mirror

Beauty comes from something deeper...something not so easily washed away by soap and water.

How to Build Your Toddler’s Independence for School

10 tips to send baby off confident and prepared.

Here’s the truth: Being a parent to young children is HARD

But this stage doesn’t last forever mama. Promise.

Phrases to boost girls’ self-esteem—other than ‘you’re so pretty’

This isn’t about *never* saying girls are beautiful. It’s just about reminding us all what else matters.

Here’s how to make preschool the best experience for your child—and yourself

Study up mama.

Can’t sit still? 7 expert ways to help your child focus

Wiggly children exist and they are wonderful, smart and excellent additions to the classroom. 

You’re already practicing Montessori at home—and don’t even know it

Montessori is about the daily interactions you have with your child and the way you respond when guiding them.

Remember: Your child is human too

Don’t punish your child for being a feeling, quirky, independent person.

10 reasons kindergarteners need play + social skills—more than academics

4. It creates engaged citizens

10 habits to shape a kind, well-adjusted child

2. Your lens — When you look at your child, who do you see? Do you see the positives or the negatives?

On becoming a mom again: I miss my first born more than you realize

A couple of days after we brought our daughter home from the…