Parenting

When do babies understand words? What the science says

Earlier than expected, according to recent research.

Stay-at-home motherhood became so much more fun when it wasn’t my whole identity

There's no reason to fit into JUST the working mom or stay-at-home mom box.

I Nursed My Son For 5 ½ Years

Six things this mama learned while nursing her toddlers.

The mental load of motherhood is what I didn’t fully expect

It’s no wonder we’re tired. We feel ALL THE THINGS, and it’s utterly exhausting.

Why I Stopped Breastfeeding

This mom tells how doctor's orders derailed her nursing plans.

I’m so proud of my childrens’ growth—but it also breaks my heart

Maybe this is why we cringe at the passing of time and their growing maturity—because it forces us to grow, too.

How to tell your child is realizing her human potential—year-by-year

People with realized human potential are separate, social and adaptive beings.

To the mama who recently stopped breastfeeding

Congrats to you! Because whether you hit your goals or not—in my eyes (and hopefully yours, too) you succeeded.

Let your kids have regrets: New study shows that makes them wiser

Little regrets today can help children side-step bigger mistakes later.

I believed daycare would be good, I just didn’t know it could be so great

If only that mama who was so anxious for drop-off two years ago could see us now...

Toddler tantrums are pleas for control: How to help your child feel heard—not rewarded

This may mean learning to just say no—to yourself.

How to help turn your kids’ business ideas into reality

These kidpreneurs are seriously inspiring us.

Attentive parents—more than a ‘gifted’ label—are the key to your child’s future success

Unremarkable kids may actually be more likely to grow up to be high-performance adults—if they are supported by family.

Text messages for parents actually help keep newborns safer, study finds

Your phone can be a secret weapon in keeping baby safe.

Your Breastpump Isn’t Clean Enough

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Why consequences don’t work—and what to do instead

Young children simply cannot think about how an action will affect them later. Here’s what you can do instead.

An honest look at why I work from home

Some families simply need a second income to make ends meet.

Please, if my kid’s out of line, tell him what to do

We’re failing our kids if they think we’re the only ones who will ever correct them in life.

Why I’m raising my child with faith—even though it’s not always easy

I’m doing it, even though sometimes people question my faith or suggest it’s unimportant. 

Being your mother is the hardest, best thing I’ll ever do

This isn’t easy. But it sure is generously rewarded by love.