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6 Things I Learned After I Listened To My Kids For A Week
For one week, I tried to stop lecturing my two little boys and just listen. If I hadn’t, I would have missed the six lessons these little gurus have...
I'm A Busy Working Mom With 5 Kids. Here's How I Fit Wellness Into My Life
I have five kids, run an online company, and own a working farm. Here's how I’ve learned to prioritize my wellness throughout my busy day.
My Daughter Has Life-Threatening Food Allergies. Here's What It's Really Like
After my daughter was diagnosed with severe food allergies at 11 months old, every phase of life since has presented its own unique challenges. Eating...
What Your Child’s Poop Says About Their Health: A Doctor Explains
As an integrative pediatric neurologist, I'm often the first doctor to ask parents about their child’s stool — and most are genuinely shocked to learn...
5 Everyday Ways To Teach Your Kids Gratitude (And Why It's So Important)
As a psychiatrist and mother of two young children, I believe teaching kids gratitude is key to helping them build a solid foundation for well-being...
How I Talk To My 10 Year-Old Son About Sex (And Why That's Important)
I believe it’s my job as a parent to make sure my kid is thriving in a variety of areas: academically, socially, physically, and emotionally.
How Dirt Keeps Your Kids Happy & Healthy: A Pediatrician Explains
Most non-farmers — which is to say, almost all of us — think of soil as being utterly irrelevant. But we couldn’t be more wrong.
Why I Didn't Breastfeed My Kids & What I Wish Moms Knew
Even though formula-feeding was the right choice for me, I find there’s still a lot of unnecessary shaming around this decision.
What I've Learned From 3 Pregnancy Losses In 9 Months
It has been a struggle to come to terms with these losses, losses of the potential for life.
7 Reasons I Decided Not To Circumcise My Son
When I became pregnant with our first child, a baby boy, it was a topic that quickly surfaced as something that needed deep attention and discussion.
My IVF Treatments Failed. Here's What I Wish Others Struggling With Infertility Knew
My infertility survivor story does not end how we wanted it to end.
The 9 Foods I Recommend Kids Eat Every Day: A Nutritionist Explains
As a registered dietitian nutritionist, one of my favorite things about my job is empowering kids to become healthy eaters. I look at every meal and...
I'm Scared To Have Kids — But My Biological Clock Is "Ticking"
But somewhere along the line, especially in the last year or so, I began to question this. Do I actually even want kids?
13 Inspirational Quotes From Your Favorite Children's Books
I have a profound connection to children’s literature. When I was young, my parents read to me often and instilled in me the joy of reading. I was...
10 Things I Wish I'd Known About Breastfeeding
Some things new mothers should know.
The Diet That Healed My Daughter's Gut (After Years Of Miserable Food Allergies)
How cultured food made a difference.
How To Explain The Paris Attacks (And Other Tragic Events) To Your Kids
When tragedy strikes, parents often find themselves doubly challenged. Not only are they processing their own feelings of grief and distress, but...
What To Do The Next Time Your Kid Has A Meltdown
Watching your toddler fall to the floor in a puddle of shrieks in public is enough to mortify any parent. But it's important to remember that tantrums...
How To Help Your Kids Survive Divorce: A Child Psychologist Explains
At its most benign, a divorce is a disappointing end to a relationship. At its worst, divorce can be a devastating life transition for all involved.
Meet The World's First Yoga Doll (She Doesn't Look Like Barbie!)
Here at mbg, we frequently write about issues with Barbie, and how she's not the best role model for young girls today. Thankfully, there are a few...