As parents we know that the emotional connection with our kids is really the foundation of our relationship. Without connecting with kids, …
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7 Ways to Teach Your Child About Kindness
I'm thrilled to feature Alexandra Eidens, founder of Big Life Journal, as a guest writer this week. She is a mom and expert in helping …
How to Talk With Your Child About Race and Racism
Our country is in turmoil. There is protesting in the streets and many parents aren't sure how to discuss these events with their kids. A …
4 Powerful Social-Emotional Lessons Kids are Learning During the Pandemic
As the weeks of quarantine and staying at home have passed by, more and more articles have popped up discussing the effects of this time on …
Research-Backed Real-Life Strategies to Discipline Toddlers without Yelling (even during quarantine)
Even under the best circumstances, parenting a toddler is challenging. Toddlers are physically very capable--they can run, climb (on …
More Than Just the Milk: Why Breastfeeding Struggles Don’t Have to Define Your Motherhood
We all know the developmental benefits of breastfeeding so many of us have endured breastfeeding struggles, pain, shame, and eventually …
21 Parenting Blogs to Keep You Inspired, Informed and Sane
{Some of the best parenting blogs to help keep you learning and growing as a parent} Let's face it--parenting is hard at times. …
New Books to Help You Become the Parent You Want to be This Year
{Some of the best new parenting books for 2020 that will help you meet your parenting goals} With each new year, we begin our …
23 Best Parenting Blogs
{As a child development writer (and mom!), I read a lot of parenting blogs. These are some of the best parenting blogs I've found to help …