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Mama, in the daily grind of life, we can still find magic

I have somehow misplaced this magic. This magic that lives and breathes and wakes up in my house every morning...

Pause the hustle + bustle: Find fun in life’s ordinary moments

The other day, out of nowhere, it hit me...I was having fun.

Your child is human, too

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

Improve cooperation and peace: 21 ways to reach your child’s heart

1. Listen with the intent to understand their point of view and feelings.

Our house may not be fancy or pristine, but it’s safe, warm and loving

“Mommy, I’m safe,” she said, snuggling into my chest as we laid in bed.

What do our kids need from us most? To be truly seen

It costs nothing, and takes only moments a day. 

While you were sleeping—I saw a toddler instead of a baby

While you were sleeping, I just stared at you, in awe, that something so perfect could come from me. ?

Healthy parent-child relationships are built through play

More cooperation and connection are around the corner.

The one parenting tip you should always remember

The voice you need to listen to is your own.

To my son, in the leopard print one-piece

You would make any mama proud, parading around in that thing like you were born in it. 

7 important ways to teach your kids to be empathetic and assertive

A boy in my son’s preschool said some nasty comments to him…

Preserve those memories: 5 tips to make better home movies

1. Talk to the camera. This will feel terribly awkward at first.

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. ?

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