child development

Ignoring your toddler’s tantrum doesn’t work, but showing compassion does

Compassion is not a reward—it is the heart of relationships.

How to talk to your daughter about her body

“You’re looking so strong!”?

My daughter’s preemie power will help her conquer the world

...on her own timeline, in her own special way.

15 ways to connect with your child in 5 minutes or less

Ask any parent how things are going and you’re likely to hear…

OMG, Is My Kid Going to Remember That?

4 tips to help your kids create lasting childhood memories.

The space between baby and boy

Tomorrow your hair might smell of boy instead of baby, that sweet scent replaced by something unfamiliar.

Trust me, I’m a baby

“I know exactly what I am doing.”

6 important life lessons my toddler taught me

1. If you’re persistent enough, you will usually get what you want

10 loving things you can do for your baby in the first trimester

1. Survive.

Toddler acting up? Relax, mama—she’s normal

The early years are about teaching, not punishing.

3 easy ways to build water confidence with your child, according to a swim instructor

Read this before their next swim lesson, mama.

Motherhood is hard, but all your baby really needs are these 5 simple habits

Helping a child thrive is simple—and you’re likely already doing it. 

9 strategies every parent with an anxious child should try

Try the FEEL Method—freeze, empathize, evaluate—once your child is calm, it’s time to figure out possible solutions. 

5 crucial things to say to your child—and 5 to avoid

4. “I noticed…” 

9 fun and simple learning activities for baby

Enhance baby’s growth with these fun, development-boosting activities.

3 ways to raise your toddler to be a ‘can-do’ kiddo

#2. Practice optimism and safe risk-taking. Wheeee!

6 encouraging phrases to say to your child every day

Encourage respectful manners and happier kiddos with these simple tips.

When it’s time to stop—the emotional decision to end our breastfeeding journey

I can’t believe how bittersweet this is, how much courage it takes to stop. Nobody can prepare you for it, mamas.

Becoming brilliant: The 6 essential skills children need to become successful adults

4. Critical thinking. Yes, even a toddler can rock this skill, mama.

The tantrum is not about you, mama—it’s just a tantrum

The tantrum is not an attack on your parenting. It’s just a tantrum.