Inside: If you’re tired of people saying, “Enjoy it while it lasts!” but still feel a bit panicky at how fast time moves, here’s how to bottle the most special moments using the best creative ways to preserve memories. My youngest turns two this week, and I’m in denial. Because it’s going too fast. Way…
Inside: It’s normal to feel like an angry mother sometimes. But if you’re snapping at your kid more than you feel comfortable with, grab 5 hair ties and do this. A couple months ago while my husband and I were making dinner, my toddler walked up to me and held one hand up for me…
Inside: If you feel like you’re failing as a parent, read this beautiful letter from one mom to her kids. Dear kids, Sometimes I wake up in the morning, and I see that you’ve grown over night. Your face is more defined, your eyes look older, or you remember to brush your teeth without me…
Inside: When you’re out in public with your kids, well-meaning strangers often say, “You have your hands full!” Try these kind responses to set the record straight. Since our third little one joined the family last year, we’ve experienced a new phenomenon. When we’re out and about together, we’ll cross paths with a stranger, and…
Inside: Most advice for the sleep-deprived mom is about better sleep for your kid. But these proven sleep hacks are about how to get better sleep for yourself. If I had a whole day free to do whatever I wanted with no work commitments or kid wrangling and money was no object, I know exactly…
Inside: Want a game-changer for how to be a happy mom? Here’s a toolbox of quick happiness boosts backed by science, plus a cheat sheet you can get and hang on your fridge. The whole house shook under an epic tantrum while I vacuumed the house one Sunday night. But it wasn’t from my toddler….