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You Are More Than Your Worst Parenting Mistake

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You Are More Than Your Worst Parenting Mistake

It’s 11:00pm. You know you should be sleeping. But sleep seems impossible. Every time you shut your eyes…

7 Essential Tips for Taming the Homework Monster

Parenting

7 Essential Tips for Taming the Homework Monster

Mention the word “homework” to most students, and you’ll probably get a non-stop series of verbal reactions. Yet, from studies of effective learning…

40+ Quick & Simple Ways to Brighten Your Child’s Day

Inspiration/ Parenting

40+ Quick & Simple Ways to Brighten Your Child’s Day

Before I had children, I felt very confused whenever I’d encounter a grouchy kid. What’s there to be grumpy about? I’d wonder…

A Letter to My Child on the First Day of Kindergarten

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A Letter to My Child on the First Day of Kindergarten

Dear son, on your first day of kindergarten, Everyone keeps telling you how much you’ll love school. This is very true…

9 Ways to Partner with Your Child’s Teacher This Year

Parenting

9 Ways to Partner with Your Child’s Teacher This Year

As a former teacher, I am well aware of the compelling research demonstrating how involved parents have children who…

How to Parent a Stubborn Toddler (Without Losing Your Cool!)

Parenting

How to Parent a Stubborn Toddler (Without Losing Your Cool!)

“I want TRIANGLES!!!” my toddler belted at the top of her lungs as I sat her grilled cheese sandwich in front of her.…

The 5-Minute Exercise That Will Transform How You Respond to Your Struggling Child

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The 5-Minute Exercise That Will Transform How You Respond to Your Struggling Child

My 5-year-old is standing at the edge of the indoor swimming pool. Well, not exactly standing. More like quivering and shaking and crying hysterically…

The Secret Every Mom Should Teach Her Daughter About Her Weight

Body Image/ Parenting

The Secret Every Mom Should Teach Her Daughter About Her Weight

Every week I take my toddler to swim lessons, and every week it makes me think about girls and their bodies…

The Gardening Metaphor That Will Make You a Less Anxious Parent

Parenting

The Gardening Metaphor That Will Make You a Less Anxious Parent

My husband will always remember 2011 as the year of the spinach miracle…

36 [Non-Overused] Ways to Say I Love You to Your Kids

Inspiration/ Parenting

36 [Non-Overused] Ways to Say I Love You to Your Kids

Parenting a newborn is tough, what with the constant feedings, night wakings, and the total cluelessness the first time around…

It’s Time to End Distracted Driving #ItCanWait

Inspiration/ Parenting

It’s Time to End Distracted Driving #ItCanWait

We were at the end of our street, about to pull out onto the main road, when it hit me. WE ARE ALMOST OUT OF MILK…

What To Do When Positive Parenting Is Too Exhausting

Inspiration/ Parenting

What To Do When Positive Parenting Is Too Exhausting

“I don’t want a bagel for breakfast,” my five-year-old stated. “Sorry, but that’s all we have time for this morning,” I called…

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