Time Away From the Kids?!
A parental getaway? Sometimes it's a must! Especially around the hectic holidays. How can parents ease their own guilt and make the time apart as painless as possible for the whole family? Susan...
View ArticlePass the Gratitude, Please
Our littles might have high expectations for special gifts right about now, but what about the thanks? Annie Zirkel, author of "You'll Thank Me Later - A Guide to Raising Grateful Children (& Why...
View ArticleConfessions of a Store-Bought Christmas
Do all your "Everything Recycled, Educational & Handmade" Holiday gift plans ultimately end in a last-minute dash to the mall? Funnymom Maryellen Hooper cracks us up with tales of her all-natural...
View ArticleWhy Compassion Matters for Our Kids
Hear how Ayn Rand was "dead wrong" about sympathy, and why behaving compassionately will improve the quality of your child's life. The post Why Compassion Matters for Our Kids appeared first on...
View ArticleTweens and Tech: Why my 10 year old won’t get a phone
In this digital age, how do we make sure our children understand the value - and dangers - of mobile devices? The Mother Company's CEO and Founder Abbie Schiller grapples with the concept of her young...
View ArticleTwitter Chat: Sibling Relationships
You’re invited! This Spring The Mother Co is focused on siblings – the good, the ... The post Twitter Chat: Sibling Relationships appeared first on TheMotherCompany.
View ArticleHappy Mother’s Day! Tips to Get Well-Behaved Kids!
The top gift mothers want for mother's day this year? "Well-behaved children," according to a recent TMC poll. So as our gift to you, we offer a bunch of parenting tips from top child development...
View ArticleRecognizing Our First Love – Mom.
This mother's day we sit down with Lisa Erspamer, creator of the book "A Letter to My Mom," to talk about her experience making the book and why taking the time to recognize our moms is really worth...
View ArticleHow to Create a New Sibling Chart – VIDEO
Bringing home a new baby is a huge change for the family, especially for the child that suddenly becomes an older sibling. How can parents work together with children to prepare for the arrival of a...
View ArticleSafety Sense for Parents and Kids
How do we teach our children safety rules without scaring them about the big bad world? Pattie Fitzgerald, founder of Safely Ever After, leads the way, sharing sensible and learnable tips. The post...
View ArticleMy Girl, Untethered
Abbie's girl insists on going away to sleepaway camp, but is Mama ready? We know we should embrace our children taking flight, bit it's not always easy! The post My Girl, Untethered appeared first on...
View ArticleA Prescription for Busy Parents – VIDEO
Samantha Kurtzman-Counter, President of The Mother Company shares her prescription for "multi-tasking fatigue." Enter, "Special Time," a technique all busy Moms should try! The post A Prescription for...
View ArticleHow a Garden Benefits Kids – VIDEO
Samantha Kurtzman-Counter, President of The Mother Company shares the benefits of creating "an edible garden" with her son Jack. The post How a Garden Benefits Kids – VIDEO appeared first on...
View ArticleLimit Choices to Limit Struggles – VIDEO
The Mother Company's CEO and Founder, Abbie Schiller discusses ways in which to use limited choices to limit the struggles at home. The post Limit Choices to Limit Struggles – VIDEO appeared first on...
View ArticleBeing a Dad: A Q & A with humorist Joel Stein
Joel Stein, author of Man Made: A Stupid Quest for Masculinity (one of our favorite books about becoming a parent), talks with us about his experience with fatherhood so far. The post Being a Dad: A Q...
View ArticleWhat Prop 8 Meant to My Family
The day before Prop 8 passed in California in 2008, blogger Ana Garza found herself at the threshold of a major life decision: to race to the alter or not? On this historic day, Ana reflects on the...
View ArticleMom? Or personal assistant?!
Kelcey Kintner, popular blogger behind "The Mama Bird Diaries," shares her thoughts on how to maximize the pleasure of parenting and minimize the pain. The post Mom? Or personal assistant?! appeared...
View ArticleThe Power of “Yes”
"Don't!" "Stop it!" "That's not okay!" Feeling like a broken record when speaking to your child? Mary Hartzell, early childhood development expert says, injecting more (reasonable) "yeses" in a day...
View ArticleThe Danger of Labeling Kids
Shy. Aggressive. Observer. So many adjectives that define our kids. When and how can labeling harm our children? Lynne Kenney, shares her insight. The post The Danger of Labeling Kids appeared first...
View ArticleThe Room Parent Dilemma: How to Lighten the Load
Feeling strapped with all the volunteering commitments you've made at your kid's school? Amy Mascott, creator of the blog "teachmama," shares five tips to manage the load more effectively. The post...
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