Positive Parenting

Beyonce puts motherhood at the top of her list of ‘monumental’ moments from the past year

And it means a lot—to all of us.

I’m only human—and it’s okay if my kids see that

One of the most important lessons I have learned as a mother is that our children do not need us to be perfect. They need us to love them and to love ourselves.

Motherhood is: Wondering how another year has passed by so quickly

I know you are wondering how you got here, how time moved this quickly, how the child you thought would stay little forever is ready to walk away from you for the first time. It's okay to hold on as long as you can. It's okay to reminisce even though you still have so many wonderful years to go.

What I didn’t know in the first year of motherhood

I didn't know that when you would fall asleep on my chest, it would feel like my heart moved up to greet you.

You’re not failing, mama

If you're in a tough season right now, please let this be my reminder to you: You will catch a break. You will figure it out. You will find a way.

To get your toddler to do chores try the ‘Maya Method’

The goal here is empowerment, not efficiency.

Pretending to be a superhero can give your child ‘super powers’

When kids impersonate cool characters, they may take on the admirable qualities during ordinary tasks.

Tess Holliday’s Cosmo cover and what it means for mamas

Her message is one we all need to hear and see.

At every stage of motherhood, I feel my mom’s absence all over again

Losing a parent so young is the antithesis of the gift that keeps on giving. Every special occasion, every achievement, every milestone in my life is a reminder that she's not here.

12 self-care ideas you can do in under 10 minutes, mama

10. "Playing music I like and dancing around for my own joy."—Sarah

Pass the PSL, please

If your kids aren’t already back to school, this long weekend signals…

12 ways to ease the back to school transition—for kids with big feelings (and you too)

If transitions are hard on your child—and your child is hard on you—try these strategies to help them cope, and find a way to cope yourself.

It’s the night before the first day of school, and it feels so bittersweet

Let him know in his very bones that at the end of each day, good or bad, he is known and loved and rooted for and championed.

3 easy plans to transition from crib to bed—and how to make it permanent

2. The one-step-at-a-time switcheroo.

The AAP’s new car seat guidelines reflect what parents are already doing

Because age doesn't matter when it comes to safety.

5 times Serena Williams mom-ed like a boss

She's truly the GOAT.

Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley is worried about her son’s delay, but it’s more common than we think

Lots of 2-year-olds are late talkers, mama.

A letter to my son, who will soon be a big brother

More than anything, I'm excited to watch you two grow up together.

8 ways to put yourself first, mama

Good parenting starts with mothering ourselves.

The Rock is a proud #girldad who recognizes the strength in women

"She can be anything she wants. She can sit at any table. She can trailblaze a path, while humbly and gratefully recognizing those before her who paved the way," the Rock writes about his daughter.