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5 Maya Angelou Quotes About Parenthood

May 28, 2023

Get inspired by one of our most beloved writers and her words of wisdom. Read 5 Maya Angelou quotes about parenthood we can learn from. Maya Angelou is someone whose every word sounds like poetry and beckons you to dance with its meaning. Like most kids in high school, I read the autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and was hooked. I also watched her interviews (especially with Oprah!) and would always come away with something new I'd learned. When she visited UCLA for the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, I was among the crowd who had the honor to see her in person. Her … [Read more...]

How to Cope with Feeling Depressed After Moving

Family Life

May 21, 2023

Moving to a new place can be a challenge. From missing your old home to settling in, here's how to cope with feeling depressed after moving. I'm pretty lucky: both my family and my husband's are all here in Los Angeles within driving distance of our home. We also grew up here, went to colleges nearby, held jobs in the area, and still have a few friends to call on. I can't imagine moving to a new city and losing all the roots and ties I'd developed all these years. But for many people, this is a reality. They move from everything they've ever known and settle into a new place, with … [Read more...]

7 Ideas to Turn a Bad Parenting Day Around

Parenthood

May 12, 2023

Having a bad parenting day? You're not alone. Check out these ideas to pull yourself out from a bad day you're having with the kids. A child who refused to eat and didn't listen to instructions. Miscommunication with your partner about plans for the weekend. The curtain rod that collapsed and that you now need to fix. And a baby who woke up multiple times throughout last night. These are the bad parenting days that can so often make you feel burned out. You can't wait until bedtime even though it's barely noon. You have no stamina to set boundaries or discipline. Any little thing … [Read more...]

Why Dad Bashing Needs to Stop

Parenthood

Apr 14, 2023

It may be all fun and jokes, but dad bashing can impact how your home is run and the way your kids see their parents. Moms, we like to vent. Except we tend to vent about our spouses. We rant on online forums and social media about dads glued to the computer with the baby propped on his lap. Or we harp on dads for messing up your 4-month-old's nap schedule again. Even parenting books with "Just for Dads" sections assume moms do all the reading and dads aren't involved. And we may have good reason to vent. Maybe your partner does need to pitch in more with child care and household … [Read more...]

What to Do When Your Husband Doesn’t Help with the Baby Because He Works

Parenthood

Mar 31, 2023

Feeling resentful when your husband doesn't help with the baby because he works? Learn what to do to get him to help you around the house. A shower. Running an errand. Even taking a 30-minute break from everything. These are all starting to feel like luxuries you practically have to pull teeth to get, except it's not because you're alone. It's because your husband doesn't help the baby. He won't change diapers unless you ask, and even then, he gives you a hard time about it. The same is true with feeding the baby and even giving him attention. You can't get him to clean, cook meals, or … [Read more...]

14 Funny Things People without Kids Say

Parenthood

Mar 19, 2023

Parenthood can look so different to those without kids or who are expecting their first. Check out these 14 funny things people without kids say! I was that person who never understood life with kids. Not that I never wanted them—I've always been open to having a family myself. But when I look back on how I viewed children before becoming a mother, I realized how clueless I was about so many things. For one thing, I figured babies could sleep all day long. After all, most of the times I've seen babies, they were asleep in someone's arms. And not until did I become a mom did I truly … [Read more...]

Are You Living Through Your Kids? Why You Should Find Your Own Meaning

Parenthood

Mar 05, 2023

Are you living through your kids to fill a void in yourself? Learn how to find your own meaning and stop relying on your kids to feel happy. My first grader was going to receive an award at school for doing well in reading. This was his moment, his chance to be recognized for his hard work and love of learning. Except there I was, fighting a selfish urge to take some of that credit, too. As if my child’s accomplishments should be a direct reflection of the kind of parent I was. I wanted to stand there so everyone knew I was the parent of the kid who just received an award. It was then … [Read more...]

Top Parenting Books Moms and Dads Should Read

Parenthood

Mar 03, 2023

Find the best advice with these top parenting books moms and dads should read. Learn how to discipline and become the best parent you can be! I'm a researcher. When I run into an issue with my kids, I read as much as I can about it. I start online where a quick online search can turn up some good articles. But some of the best advice I've heard and applied comes from reading the best parenting books. These aren't "how-to" guides like when to start solids or how to change a diaper (though I've read those as well!). These books discuss parenting, from how to best communicate with our kids … [Read more...]

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