3 Fundamental Ways to Build Confidence in Your Post-Baby Body
I’m learning to feel more confident in my post-baby body, while also focusing on finding ways to feel better about my health. Here are three ways to start.
How to Successfully Bring Your Baby Along on a Work Trip
If you’re facing a trip away from your infant that you don’t feel good about, think about whether you might be able to bring her along.
Coming Home from the NICU Is Hard, and That's Okay
It's absolutely normal to question yourself: “Am I ready to take my baby home? Can I do this?” YES, you can! Your journey does not end now that your child is home.
Finding the Fun in Teaching Patience to Preschoolers
Building patience through flexibility, resiliency and carefulness at an early age can give your children a significant advantage in life. Here's how to start.
Fun Ways to Raise a Master Conversationalist
You want to make sure your children will talk to you about everything, even the not-so-good stuff. So, how do we do it? Here's kid communication 101.
7 Ways to Manage Your Kids' Anxiety
Anxiety is a symptom of an active mind. The key is pointing that mind power in a positive direction. Here are some tips and techniques that might help.
All the STEM Treasures Lurking in Your Recycling Bin
Kids don’t look at toilet paper rolls, old markers, or cardboard and see trash. Pair that creativity with some extra supplies and they're a STEM gold mine.
April Fools' Day: A Parent’s Lament
I used to love April Fool’s Day. But after I became a teacher and a parent, I found myself removed from the role of prankster. I had become the prankstee. I guess I still have a soft spot in my hea...
11 Toys Siblings Can Enjoy Together Squabble-Free
Is there a way to avoid the playtime battlefield? Maybe not completely, but a few select choices might encourage cooperation over competition.
3 Ways Your Kids Can Find Mindfulness Through Nature
From visualizations to nature sound apps, there are so many ways to experience mindfulness using nature even from inside the comfort of your home.
5 Reasons to Let Toddlers Watch TV
Backed by lived experience, grace from fellow wise parents, and research, here are five reasons to allow young children to indulge in some screen time.
Your Kid's Beach Questions Answered
Next time you're at the beach, don't let the kids stump you with these questions. Here's a primer on seagulls, sea glass, and other answers for curious kids.
How Does Screen Time Impact Toddler Attention and Development?
Most infants and toddlers are engaging with screens every day. Here's more about what that means for development and attention, and how to use screens best.
How New Parents Can Create and Maintain a Morning Routine
A solid morning routine will ensure that everyone gets fed and changed at the right time, and will give you a chance to practice some (any!) self-care.
5 Ways to Raise a Brilliantly Curious Kid
As tempting as it may be to discourage relentless inquiries, everyone will benefit when we encourage curiosity.
10 After-Dark Activities for Kids Who Love Nature
Even if your kids play outside during the day, these 10 activities will connect your child with the natural world at night.
19 Gifts That Will Make the Future Better For Your Kids
In recent years the toy industry has gone into gender specific toy marketing overdrive. These great gift ideas defy the stereotypes.
While we might be tempted to schedule and program our children constantly, a balance of time for free play can be extremely valuable.
3 Breathing Exercises to Calm Kids of All Ages
Teaching kids to use these visual breathing exercises can help them learn to use breath effectively.
10 Fun and Creative Ways to Make Mornings Less Stressful
Getting an entire family up, dressed, fed, and out the door at an early hour is often a recipe for a meltdown (or two)! But it doesn't have to be so stressful.
Give Yourself Permission to Say No
Will you sign up for 4 extracurriculars this spring or will you decide that one at a time is enough? You can focus your energy on the things that matter to you.
How to Be Imperfect and Still Parent Like a Champ
I want to show my kids that you can be strong and happy and proud, even in the face of your limitations. I want my sons to watch me hit the target square on.
Little Muffincakes’ Debra Raney Fosters Self-Esteem from Birth for Diverse Kids
Little Muffincakes' founder Debra Raney didn’t plan to be an entrepreneur. She provides high-quality products that reflect the diversity and beauty in children.
5 Things You Should Know Before Taking a Paternity Leave
For one, it's not a “sadaddical."