Positive Parenting

‘Progress’ in parenting isn’t a straight line, mama

This beautiful journey is full of setbacks, regressions and frustrating stalls along the way.

The swimsuit competition at Miss America is dead thanks to a #momboss at the top

Former Miss America and mom of two, Gretchen Carlson, announces the pageant will no longer judge women's looks.

It’s Science: having the ‘right’ number of kids is different for every family

There's plenty of research to support whichever side of the equation you happen to be on.

17 fascinating ways mamas parent differently around the world 🌎

From sleeping routines to maternity leave, these mamas share their local traditions.

True life: Parenting just keeps getting better

Parenting a teenager is like getting an exclusive preview of the adult this child is going to be.

My advice for new moms: Find ‘your’ playground

In many ways, this playground has been just as effective a measure of my children's growth as any scale.

We struggled to conceive and I found myself asking, ‘Why me?’

I quickly realized the path to motherhood cannot be pre-planned or predicted.

Motherhood is an expensive journey—here’s how to plan for it

Preparing now will give you the peace of mind to start parenthood off on the right foot.

I want to cherish the hard moments of motherhood, too

I am going to look for the light, even when it seems like its mostly darkness because, as I've learned, its never "easy" to be a mother—no matter the stage.

For the Dorias of the world, I’m so proud of you

This is for the Dorias/Who will watch as their legacies/Take steps towards their own journeys

Mama, it’s impossible to be good at *everything*—but you will excel at things that truly matter

So to the new mom who feels like she's failing at motherhood—I get it.

True life: Summer stresses me out as a mama

I feel so much pressure to make it magical for my family.

New working moms don’t believe in ‘work-life balance’—and they’re right

Here's what to ask for instead:

My baby: I know you’ll leave one day, but can you promise to always need me (just a little)?

Before we know it, you'll be the hero you need, not me.

I never thought my baby would grow up, but he did

Where did he go? You know, the baby I grew inside my belly, brought home from the hospital and will never see again?

I’m a ‘lazy parent’ and proud of it

I have come to embrace this laid-back parenting style—and that's okay.

How to uncover the *real* reason behind your child’s tantrum

They are not trying to make it personal.

5 challenges I’m not worrying about with baby #2

Now that I'm here for the second time, I have a different perspective on the fourth trimester.

10 daily habits to strengthen your connection with your child

These habits don't add time to your day, but do add connection—and could change your life.

Why didn’t anyone tell me how great motherhood would be?

I heard a lot about how hard it is, but not as much about how wonderful it could be.