Parenting
Dealing with Anxiety as a Mom: Not Quite Trapped In the Wallpaper
In many ways, I am a remarkably average mom. Married, suburban, driving around in a white minivan carting two elementary-age kids from one activity to another. I’m juggling the snack sign-ups, endless forms, and loads of laundry that come with parenthood these days. What isn’t always visible on the surface is parenting anxiety, coupled with […]
Moving with Kids: 4 Ways to Help Your Child Cope
We’ve talked previously about why we feel “mom guilt” and how we can overcome it. I often find myself battling bouts of mom guilt, and it was pretty intense when I went through the experience of moving with kids. Uprooting my then-2-year-old’s life as he knew it was so hard. So many parents wonder, “How […]
Potty Training Problems? You Are SO Not Alone, Mama
Experiencing potty training problems? Here's the story of our potty training failure, plus when to give up on potty training.
How to Feed a Newborn with a Recessed Chin
Feeding a newborn with a recessed chin, or micrognathism, can be incredibly difficult. Learn more about this diagnosis and how to deal with it.
The Identity Crisis of Being a New Mom and the Importance Of Rediscovering Yourself After Motherhood
Experiencing an identity crisis after baby? You're not alone. This article talks about the importance of rediscovering yourself after motherhood.
Raising a Child With Autism: Experiencing Joy in the Unexpected
When you get a difficult diagnosis, it can turn your world upside down. Even if you were expecting the news, an actual diagnosis forces you into a reality that is different from the one you’ve previously known. This is why receiving difficult diagnoses often lead people to experience grief. In this article, Jeanna Aarhus discusses […]
The Best Children’s Picture Books About Diversity
Did you know there were more NON-HUMAN main characters in children’s books last year than characters from MINORITY groups? Outrageous! Learn from Rebekah Fitzsimmons, PhD, why diversity matters & how to choose diverse children's books. Plus our favorite recommendations!
Does My Child Need Speech Therapy?
Are you asking the question, "Does my child need speech therapy?" Learn all you need to know about language acquisition, speech milestones, & therapy.