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To my daughter: I don’t just want you to think you can be anything. I want you to see it’s true.

I want to help pave the path to your destiny, whatever that may be, by teaching you to kick aside the preconceptions that will clutter it along the way.

An A-Z of the things we should teach our daughters

Independence–while having a support network around you is fantastic...

How to help little kids deal with big feelings

Giving little kids the tools to express how they are feeling is key to avoiding meltdowns.

Your new toddler healthy eating strategy: Make it fun, not sneaky

When kids get involved with their food choices, healthy eating seems a lot more exciting.

How to get to the bottom of whining—and give your kids the tools to avoid it later

Whining is the emotion of frustration and in order to help draw it out, we will need to come alongside it.

child dancing on the sidewalk

11 superpowers of a strong-willed child

The strong-willed kids of today are the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.

mom laying with toddler and newborn baby

When your toddler defies you, love is the answer

It’s the moments when they push you away the most that you need to hug them the hardest.

mom and baby

No worries, Mama: Saying “Dada” first actually means you & baby are super bonded

The “d” sound is regarded as more difficult for babies—so why all the “Dadas”?!

Daycare isn’t just ‘the next best thing’ for our family

Daycare is often presented as a subpar alternative to a stay-at-home parent—but that really isn’t true.

two boys laughing on a bed

Teaching your toddler social skills: 15 steps to success

11. It’s never too early to give children language for their feelings.

Why music education is one of the most important lessons you can give your child

The more a child is read to, the more they develop a love for reading. The same goes for singing and music.

He’s not just mine anymore

I love this boy more than life itself. And that love means letting go, too.

Here’s to raising boys to become men of compassion

Together we are creating a whole new culture of men who are healthy, confident and balanced. ?

8 simple ways to bond with each of your children individually

Hearing “Thank you, Mommy, for only taking me today. I love being alone with you” is like music to our ears. ?

The ‘bad’ sleep habit I love

Throw away all of the books on sleeping and decide what works best for you.

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