A Magic Parenting Word That Can Help Us All
There's a competitive attitude among parents that needs to stop because it doesn't help anyone, least of all our kids.
View ArticleWhy You Should Stop Labeling Your Child "Shy"
Here's why this little s-word can cause more harm than good.
View ArticleWant to Raise a Confident Child? Then Avoid These Common Labels
Three simple strategies that every parent should think about.
View ArticleMade-for-TV Products My Kids Just Have to Have
A look at the funny and scarily seductive jingles stuck inside our heads.
View ArticleWhy I Like to Keep My Kids' Toys to a Minimum
Lack of space, clutter, and boredom are part of it, but so is encouraging my kids to create their own entertainment.
View Article5 Tips to Prepare Your Child For Your First Trip Away From Home Without Her
One Mom struggles with her own separation anxiety about being away from home overnight.
View ArticleHow Sweden Is Attempting to Banish Gender
With a number of drastic steps, Sweden is moving beyond gender equality to all-out gender neutrality.
View Article5 Essential Pieces of Potty Training Gear
Provide your toddler choices to make the process as smooth as possible for everyone involved.
View ArticleWhy There Are No Plastic Dishes in Our House
There are lots of benefits to teaching young children how to use porcelain and glass dishes.
View ArticleWhy Baby No. 2 Seems To Miss Out
The reality of having multiple children is that it's hard to give them as much attention as the first baby.
View ArticleIs a Code Word Enough to Keep Your Child Safe from Strangers?
Discuss different scenarios with your child and give them tools to be street smart.
View ArticleChild Led Transitions Pave the Way for Success
Listen to your child's cues to support the choices she makes to get to the next level.
View ArticleMaybe We Shouldn't Take So Many Pictures of Our Kids
Research suggests that taking lots of pictures can induce unhealthy amounts of self-awareness in small children.
View ArticleThe Most Surprising Thing I’ve Found about Parenting
As long and hard as many days are, they go much too quickly.
View ArticleIs Your Child a Nag? How This Trait Can Lead to Success in Life
It may annoy you now, but your child's persistence can come in handy later on.
View Article3 Reasons to Delay the Introduction of Solid Foods to Your Baby
Study shows infants being fed food much too early.
View ArticleYou're Doing A Great Job. Now Just One Thing...
Mixing negative criticism with lots of positive reinforcement may not be so effective after all.
View Article5 Life Lessons My Family Learned Through Potty Training
Potty training is more than learning how to use the toilet.
View Article"Please, Mom. I Really, Really Want to Win a Ribbon."
Trying (and failing) not to get caught up in the race for trophies, medals and ribbons.
View ArticleWant Well-Behaved Kids? 3 Techniques That Work
A simple way to raise expectations -- so your kids deliver.
View ArticleWant to Raise Good Decision-Makers? Avoid These 5 Parenting Mistakes
These small changes could be game-changers for your child's future.
View ArticleWhy I Protect Naptime As If My Life Depends On It
Without my kids' afternoon nap, I think I'd go completely insane.
View ArticleMom, Really, You Believe in Aliens?
My six-year-old believes in the tooth fairy but is shocked I don't think we are alone in this vast universe.
View Article5 Essential Pieces of Feeding Training Gear that Teach Your Child to Feed...
Beyond the sippy cup, these great products are fun for your child to use while developing her fine motor skills.
View Article5 Ways to Encourage Your Child to Read this Summer
Not only is it free, but also your child won't be bored once they discover a love of reading.
View Article5 Kid-Approved Potty Training Books
Start reading these books early and potty training might be a breeze for your family too.
View ArticleThe Trick that Drastically Reduces the Number of Meltdowns in Our House Every...
Kids need to be able to make some of the decisions.
View ArticleThe Hassles of Summer Bedtime
It's not easy getting kids to settle down when the weather is nice and they'd rather be doing other things.
View ArticleWhy There's Nothing "Wrong" with How My Daughter Chooses to...
I'm empowering my toddler to stand up for what she thinks is right, despite being told she's wrong by everyone she encounters.
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