How to Raise an Optimistic Human in a Pessimistic World
Show kids that the tools for a positive outlook are well within their reach.
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6 Things Every Mom Needs to Remember
My oldest child is heading to college this fall. That translates in mom talk to, “Friends beware. Spontaneous ugly cries may occur.” It also means I’ve gotten a little bit (okay… a lot bit) sentimental.
Guilt-Free Ways to be a Less Distracted Parent
My daughter loved the classic Curious George books when she was about two. Those stories are from another time when parents apparently had nothing to do. Each runs at least fifty pages. Fifty pages. To make matters worse, she had memorized the stories, which meant I couldn’t fudge it and skip over large swaths of text.
Mama Law, It's REAL
Here’s one solid truth about being a mama: No matter how you envision your life with children, crazy unpredictable things will happen, and most things never go as planned.
The Frazzled Moms Guide to Staying Sane This School Year
Somewhere between Generation X and millennial movement, school has become so much more involved for parents, and so much more complex than it used to be.
Have Kids That Struggle With Anxiety? These 4 Strategies Will Help
It’s hard being an anxious kid. You already have to worry about making friends and doing well in school, and then you add anxiety? It doesn’t seem fair.
4 Ways to Tell You're an Un-Mom
For those of us who find motherhood less ‘natural’ than we expected, life can feel more like a circus than a life choice.
Dear Kids, Think Of Me. Love Mom
In the wee hours of your independent and autonomous lives, when you least expect it, I know you will hear my voice.
9 Tips To Communicate With Your Tween More Effectively
If your kid is between 8 and 12 years old then you've got a Tween and you’ve got your work cut out for you!