parenting advice

7 rules for high-energy children that help our family

I prefer living in a home, not a zoo—thank you very much. ?

5 parenting lessons I learned as a Montessori teacher

4. Give children fresh starts: Don’t broadcast to everyone they “had rough mornings.”

Allowing kids to embrace big emotions is good parenting—and it’s science

New research shows how parents respond to children’s moods has big implications for those children’s later mental health.

How to talk about what happened in Charlottesville with your kids

As a Black mother, here’s what I want all parents to know.

5 simple habits that make school mornings SO much easier

Getting out the door with everything AND on time: ✔️

How to respect your child’s emotions—even when you don’t understand them

There may be no rational reason your kid is upset about a shirt color. But that doesn’t mean the feelings aren’t genuine.

Why meditating with your baby is a good idea

mindbodygreen’s founder lets us in for a soothing session.

Babies don’t make in-law relationships easier—but they can make them better

Nothing makes you bond with your mother-in-law like love for a new baby. 

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.

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

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

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.

5 signs your toddler isn’t ready for a big kid bed

Are you sure your little one is ready to make the move?

Lying down with your kids isn’t a bad sleep habit—it’s love

I do it because I feel that it’s what you need from me right now. And I’m OK with that. I can give you that.

Dear strong-willed child: I can’t wait to see who you become

Your voice is vibrant. Someday you will channel that strength into something that matters deeply to your heart.

A sleep consultant’s letter to a mama in the middle of sleep exhaustion

I wish I could sprinkle fairy sleep dust on your entire household.

Your very first feeds—How to breastfeed your newborn in the hospital after birth

I want you to remember that this little teeny tiny slimy kid placed on your chest, is YOUR baby.

Let me tell you a secret: No parent has it all figured out, not even stay-at-home moms

Even if it looks like things come naturally, it doesn’t mean it’s always easy.

Your child’s tears are actually signs of resiliency + security

We can’t spare our children from all that comes with the world they live in—this is impossible. It is our job to make sure we don’t send them into it empty-handed.

The exact routine I use to help toddlers thrive

Toddlers thrive on routine.

The bedtime battle plan that will make you all sleep easier

For kids, sleep represents a big separation from their caretakers—but you can help them overcome that discomfort.