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Mama, I Permit You to Cry Today
There are so many reasons why you should be allowed to cry. Maybe your kids won’t stop arguing and hitting, and gosh, are you raising brats?
What to Say When Our Daughters Ask Us if We Are Pretty
“Are you pretty, Mommy?” My daughter asked. I thought for a second as I starred in the mirror, strands of hair sticking straight in the air, eyes tired, face pale.
This Is How I Want My Kids to Describe Me Even Though I’m a Mom Who Struggles With Mental Health
When you describe me, my children, I want you to say, “my mom was strong and a good human. She had her struggles and wasn’t perfect, but she taught us how to rise no matter what.”
Here’s Why I’m Teaching My Kids Toys Are Not Gendered
My oldest gravitated toward princesses. My middle and baby gravitated toward paw patrol and cars. But we never categorized our toys. I made sure of it.
Why I’m Happy to Raise Cry Babies
This girl’s being taught to keep those hard emotions in. And as she grows up, she won't know how to deal with challenging emotions
I'm Teaching My Daughter Life's Just Too Short to Waste Your Time Chasing People
I watched my daughter chase an older girl around the park who wanted absolutely nothing to do with her. It was painful for me to watch.
I’m Teaching My Kids to Ask Their Friends if They’re Ok, No Matter What
I’m teaching my kids to ask and then listen. Make eye contact so that their eyes are embracing their friend in a comforting hug.
Raising Good Humans: I’d Rather Make a Scene Than Raise a Spoiled Brat
I’d rather my daughter be screaming and crying, fists pounding on the floor, than for her to get her way by acting like that.
To My Child With Anxiety: I Will Always Fight Your Monsters
To my child with anxiety… I will always fight your monsters. The ones under your bed and the ones in your head.
My Daughter Is Strong-Willed: Here’s Why I Want Her to Continue to Roll Her Eyes
And with an eye-roll, my daughter turned away. She is two, and she can roll her eyes in a complete circle like a hamster wheel.
She’s Happy, Healthy, Perfect: Please Don’t Comment on My Daughter’s Size
“She’s so big. How much does she weigh?” This was a question I was asked today by a little girl’s nanny in my daughter’s summer camp.