Helping Mothers Return to Work with Clarity and Confidence
Karen Hedges is on a mission to change the way we support mothers returning to work. Drawing on her background in HR and her…
Parenting
Crib Notes Choir: Singing, Community & Connection for Parents
Drawing on their professional backgrounds as trained singers and their personal experiences with young families, Louise and Eleanor have created a relaxed, supportive space…
A Sanctuary for Mothers to Rest, Reflect and Reconnect
Katherine Winny has created a space dedicated to supporting women through the emotional and identity shifts of motherhood. Through a blend of in-person gatherings,…
The Mouth as Teacher: Why Your Toddler’s Most Annoying Habit Is Actually Genius
By Jane Marsh It’s a scene every parent knows – you turn your back for a second and your toddler has something in their…
The Power of Anonymity: Why Teenagers Open Up More Without an Audience
By Kylee Harris As parents, one of the hardest things to navigate is silence. We’ve all experienced that sense that something is being held…
How Kids Learn To Do the Right Thing
By Dr. Laura Markham “Dr. Laura…I don’t want to punish, but I can’t just leave my kids without guidance. I want them to learn”….
Why Comparison is the Thief Of Joy
By Mandy Rees Parenthood is a wild ride filled with highs and lows, laughter and tears, and countless moments that make your heart swell. …
The Quiet Gravity of Motherhood
By Camilla van Rosendal The unseen emotional and relational work of motherhood quietly shapes the world a child grows up inside. There are forces…
What if your child DOES know Right from Wrong and chooses to do Wrong?
By Dr. Laura Markham “Dr. Laura….How will they know right from wrong when they are never taught something will happen when they do wrong?…
3 Ways To Help Ourselves and Children grow in Belonging
By Lelia Schott In our very first moments on earth, we seek connection. We spend our entire lives seeking or avoiding it depending on…
Why Kids Blame and Lash Out – and How To Help Them
By Dr. Laura Markham “My 7 year old daughter has started wanting to make other people (mainly her brother) hurt when she is emotionally…
Natural Consequences – Allowing ‘Life’ to Happen
By Kristin Mariella I was in a beautiful toy store with my 3.5-year-old daughter last weekend. After spending some time browsing around the store,…
Love You More
By Hayley Zemontas I shouted a lot today.I’m sorry for that.I was feeling frustrated, tired and mad. You were testing, trying, button pushing,scuffing the…
Handling Defiance: You’re Not the Boss of Me!
By Laura Markham “Dr. Laura…How should I respond when he yells ‘You’re not the boss of me!’?” Defiance. It’s guaranteed to push a parent’s…
On Anger
By Jeremy Majid This morning, my nearly four-year-old daughter committed the ultimate sin: she woke her baby brother up, on purpose. Why did she…
Is it Time to Give up Naps?
By Elizabeth Pantley A mother asks: “My three–year–old never wants to take a nap. She complains and fusses about it every day. It takes…
Want a Trustworthy 14-Year-Old?
By Dr. Laura Markham I had a major Aha! moment one summer when my almost 14-year-old daughter had some friends over for a sleepover….
Invite Dependence
By Adrienne Wood Jasper sat on the bench, unmoving. His face wore a scowl. In front of him were a noisy group of children in the swimming pool beginning their lesson. “Come on Jasper!”…
Small Adventures: Reimagining Travel When You Have Tiny Humans in Tow
By Jane Marsh Travelling with a baby or even an energetic toddler can feel like a never-ending series of questions. You want to explore…
How raising animals benefits children
By Emily Folk When kids leave their shoes in the living room or the front door open, we often say something like, “I didn’t…