Developmentally Appropriate Gifts for Kids
I’m sure many of you parents out there have had several weeks (if not months) of your children making lists of …
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I’m Just Tired: Children’s Sleep and the Socioeconomic Status Achievement Gap
My 4-year-old son did not get much of a nap yesterday. No big deal, right. He’s just turned 4 and many kids are …
It’s Not Just About the Milk: Why Breastfeeding Struggles Don’t Have to Ruin the Nursing Experience
We all know the benefits of breastfeeding so many of us have endured struggles, pain, shame, and eventually pushed …
Book Review: A Lethal Inheritance
I recently had the opportunity to read Victoria Costello’s new book, A Lethal Inheritance: A Mother Uncovers the …
Book Review: How to Keep Your Helicopter
If you have been reading for awhile, you know that I occasionally do book reviews. In the past, I have done reviews of …
The Real Reason Your Social Media Feed Makes You Feel Like a Bad Parent
Mom Comparison: The Thief of Joy Why Social Media Worsens Mom Comparison Why Do I Compare Myself to Other Moms? How Do I …
Yelling at Your Kids? Discover the True Reason Why
So…you yelled at your kids. Again. You know this isn’t how you want to parent. You want to be a calm, …
How Breaking the Attachment Parenting “Rules” Taught Me One of the Best Lessons
Sneak peek: What is attachment parenting and how does it differ from attachment theory? A new outlook on parenting …
How to Make Time to Connect With Your Kids, Even When You Are Insanely Busy
As parents, we know that the emotional connection with our kids is really the foundation of our relationship. Without …