parenting advice

Optimistic kids have parents who do these 6 things

The real magic isn’t in your perfection, but in your humanness. 

I was a struggling new mom—until I remembered this Navy organizational hack

"I remembered a hack I learned during my time in the Navy: the power of the daily orders method, which is the primary method of communicating."

How to let your teenager make mistakes

The key is to make the shift from your instinctive desire to protect or rescue your teenager, to the long term goal of their personal development.

How to treat your child’s eczema

Eczema can be worrisome. The good news? Treatment is available.

Christmas magic is still important no matter how old your kids are

As parents, we are the keeper of childhood memories.

There’s a potential bill to ban children from social media, and as a mother, I’m all for it

Childhood without social media looks like childhood.

How to say no and set boundaries this holiday season and beyond

"Even though saying no can feel uncomfortable, there is no better time than now to practice."

The Marshall Fire forever changed the way I parent

Blindsided by the effects of a natural disaster, my son walked away with an unshakeable fear of the unknown—and I’ve spent months working with therapists on how to help him feel safe in this world again.

Reducing medical trauma in kids is straightforward. So why aren’t we doing it?

An expert shares how to make your kids feel more safe and comfortable with medical professionals.

Why you should be talking to your baby–even if they can’t answer you

Research shows that talking to your baby can help with their speech development.

Holidays are a recipe for tears and tantrums—here’s 4 ways to minimize the crash and burn

“If you can develop a sense of the patterns that are more likely to trigger tantrums for your child, you can play a little defense!"

How to navigate the holidays when your kids have two homes

Remember during this stressful time, that you are not alone.

It’s OK to feel different about the holidays

With a little attention to your emotional experience of majority-culture holidays, you can model for your kids and family how to navigate our multicultural world in a way that adapts and celebrates and is meaningful to you.

10 Happy Birthday coloring pages that are more fun than eating cake

Make your kid's birthday party unforgettable with these free coloring pages!

Moms, don’t let another Christmas pass without YOU in the photos

Because what a gift for them to be able to see mom in their memories.

6 things I wish I’d known when my child was diagnosed with autism

I only wish someone could have told me that we would find our place, we would be supported and my child would thrive.

Girlology’s Dr. Melisa Holmes on talking to your kids about puberty

“Puberty is just another one of those growth things.”

Girls drop out of sports at 2x the rate of boys—but here’s what Nike is doing to help

Nike has tools to help parents get their kids excited about playing and sports—from an early age and on.

How to change a diaper: A step-by-step guide

Whether you have a toddler or you're a new mama wondering how to change a newborn diaper, we have you covered with a supply list, instructions and insider tips and tricks.

10 tips for getting through holiday meals with picky eaters

When you take the pressure off of them (and yourself), amazing things can happen.