What is Reflective Parenting? Understanding Your Child's Thoughts and Actions
Reflective parenting builds on reflective functioning, or the capacity to pause and reflect on a child's thoughts, feelings and intentions before responding.
Gratitude Isn't Taught — It's Grown in Little Moments
Though it’s difficult to teach, gratitude develops within our little ones when they see how we show up for, value, and connect with one another.
The Parenting Year Ahead: 10 Questions That Help You Actually Notice the Good Stuff
When I pause long enough to pay attention—to the small shifts, the moments that surprise me, the things that are working—I realize there are so many small wins.
Starting Fresh: Building a Healthy Post-Divorce Routine for Your Family
As a family law attorney, I know that the families who thrive post-divorce are the ones that make compromises and think creatively about solving problems.
A Fresh Start: Building Financial Stability for your Family
Small adjustments, like creating a budget or setting savings goals, can make a big difference over time. Build a robust financial future for your family.
Creating the Perfect Bedtime Routine for Babies and Little Kids
When your baby sleeps, their brain and body build towards the development goals they’ll need as they grow. Good rest makes all the difference for the whole family.
The Meal Planning Routine that Feeds my Family Week after Week
Your meal-planning routine has the potential for a large return on investment. Here are a few universal steps that hold the key to a successful meal-planning.
Easy, Affordable and Totally Realistic Self-Care Tips for Busy Moms
I know it’s “just a season” but for my own sanity, well-being and frankly my appearance, these are some manageable things I can do daily to care for myself.
How to Keep Kids Healthy This Cold & Flu Season
As we head into the upcoming cold and flu season, parents should be mindful of the following best practices to keep their families safe and healthy.
My Only New Year’s Resolution Is to Be Kinder to Myself
I now know there are steps I can take to change how I think, to find the true me again. That is why I am going to take better care of myself this year. In fact, that’s the only resolution I care to...
One Thing Parents Should Resolve in the New Year In Order to Bring More Joy
My resolution for 2024 is to find more joy in my life right now and to stop comparing my life, to others - especially the lives of others on social media.
10 Ways to Seamlessly Blend Hanukkah with Christmas for Your Interfaith Kids
If you've got a menorah and a Christmas tree jockeying for prime placement in the window, this little listicle is for you.
6 Christmas Traditions That Put Others First
One way to add a layer of richness to the Christmas season is implementing a tradition that focuses on making a difference in the life of someone in need.
Rose, Thorn, Bud: 5 Dinner Table Gratitude Games for Kids
Gratitude games are simple ways to get kids talking about their day by sharing emotions and focusing on positives. These create meaningful moments at the table.
How to Partner With Your Childcare Provider for Better Sleep
Just like potty training or learning to share, rest time is a skill that grows when parents and educators work as a team. Here's how to build a partnership.
Teaching Kids the Difference Between Polite and Truly Thankful
Beyond the simple manners expected of children, learning the skills of gratitude is fundamental for a child's upbringing. Here's how to start.
I Left My Kids and Went to Ireland, And It Changed Everything
Your actions today inform your child’s decisions tomorrow, so imagine your child in a similar do-I-stay-or-do-I-go position one day. What advice would you give?
Flexible Sleep Schedules for Kids Are Essential During the Holiday Season
During the festive season, parents face the challenge of maintaining healthy sleep habits for their little ones while also navigating travel. Here's how.
Why Elf on the Shelf is Worth the Hassle
The beauty of the Elf is that he's instilling a sense of tradition and offering an opportunity for many families to bond over something during the holidays.
Create New Travel Traditions With a Holiday Adventure
Maybe this is the year to do things a bit differently. Give your kids a new sense of what the holidays can feel like and take the road less traveled.
Why the Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Went Viral
When a product makes a difference in helping our little one catch those precious zzzs, you better bet it gets our interest. Sea Dreams Soother to the rescue.
A Helpful Guide to Introducing Your Kids to the Arts
Art- be it music, dance, theater, or visual, enhances learning of all kinds. Introducing the different modalities to our kids from an early age is key.
5 Reasons Kids Shouldn't Hold You Back From Traveling
It’s unfortunate so many parents and parents-to-be feel that once they have children, their traveling days are over. It could be just the beginning.
The Power of Taking the Time To Check in with Yourself
When I began cultivating a discipline of unplugging to be more present, I realized that I wasn't checking in with myself; I was making an excuse to check out.