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Join me for this special Grandparents' Day episode to learn seven things your child’s grandparents wish you'd say to them. These seven statements will not only help them feel great, they'll also [...]

"These gifts will not only delight your man, they will also benefit you and your kids. (And they're free!)"

"This Mother's Day, pay it forward to other moms and let them know you notice them. Tell them you think they’re doing an incredible job at this whole parenting thing..."

"It’s easy to get caught up in other aspects of life and completely avoid talking to your partner about your marriage. Particularly if the relationship is fragile, you may not want to bring up [...]

"Homemade gifts and Starbucks cards are great, but you can show appreciation in so many other ways throughout the year that are meaningful for the teacher, beneficial to your child...and don't [...]

Last week, I asked some high school students, "What do you wish your parents knew about parenting?"

"...the ultimate goal of parenting is to raise adults. Every parent – whether they realize it or not – has ideas about the kind of adult they hope to send out into the world..."

"You know what teachers really want? (Hint: It isn't more stuff to clutter up their desks. It isn't a gift card to a store they never visit. Or flowers that wither and die in two days.)"

"I’m asking you to change your belief about self-care from thinking that it's a luxury you can’t afford to a necessity you can’t live without."

"In the same way I thought I knew how difficult parenting would be before I had kids, on my wedding day I thought I understood the challenges that came with marriage. Boy, was I naïve!"