Hi Reader, I’ve had a few conversations with moms lately about something that feels especially hard to get “right” – talking to our kids about weight, and how food relates to their body. And I shared a post on Instagram that resonated with a lot of you about what to do if your kid comes to you and says, “I’m fat.” (If you haven’t seen it you can read it on Instagram or Facebook.) I got a lot of great feedback from moms thanking me for talking about it openly and for helping them feel more...
8 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Just popping in to say Hiiiiiiiii in case you are also stuck at home with winter weather and just ever so slightly losing your mind! I wanted to share a few things we’ve been doing or plan to do (besides laundry) in case you need some fresh ideas to keep everyone occupied! Kids podcasts: we use the Yoto, but you can listen to these from anywhere! Forever Ago Brains on Smash Boom Best The Imagine Neighborhood Story Pirates Audiobooks while coloring or playing catch: my kids LOVE the...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I bought Teddy a book earlier this month that I can’t stop thinking about and HAD to share with you, because it’s so good. It’s called The Amazing Generation: Your Guide to Fun and Freedom in a Screen-Filled World by Jonathan Haidt. The reason I got it is actually pretty simple…I’m a grown adult and I don’t even like how my phone makes me feel most days. I find it distracting, addictive, and honestly… it often leaves me feeling worse about myself. And if that’s true for me, with a...
15 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, You may have seen in the news that the US gov released the newest edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans – if that sounds like a snooze fest, I don’t blame you. Basically all government documents are. I do want to give you a few cliff notes on it so you can quickly understand the bigger picture and what this means for all of us. There is a strong recommendation to eat whole foods – great! Love that for us.Problem: people have never followed dietary guidelines and that’s...
22 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Happy 2026! Wow!! Since we’re all getting back into routines (or starting new ones!) I wanted to share some of my most helpful and most loved by moms totally-free resources from Mama Knows! Get one, get them all! Favorites From Mama Knows Choice Cards My custom choice cards are a simple way to remove some of the mealtime battles. Never hear “I don’t want that!!!!” again by giving your little one options with the Choice Cards. If they choose something today, it’s not an option...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, If you’ve found yourself thinking, “what the heck am I going to do to keep entertaining these people?” – same. Christmas break is L-O-N-G. I’m so tired that I’ve completely lost use of my brain. I saw a neighbor when I went to grab coffee the other morning and I told her I’d mail her later. What? I definitely meant “see you later” but now she thinks I’m planning to write her a letter? 🤦🏻♀️ Emilia’s slime experiments are taking up ¾ of my kitchen island, Teddy has played hours and...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, So much of your work and effort this time of year goes unnoticed, and I want to take a minute to acknowledge everything you’ve been doing to make all the holiday magic possible. For all the extra shopping, planning, baking, wrapping, and card sending. For wanting to bring a smile to your kids’ faces, for being thoughtful about holiday memories you want them to make, and for remembering to move that dang elf. Your families are lucky to have you! I truly believe that you, and the...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, This is the part of December when the wheels totally fall off (for me at least)! We kinda just have to hold on and get through it. For me that means more takeout than usual, more mess around the house, and more screen time for the kids. I’m sharing some soup favorites below because I love eating soup leftovers for lunch, and my kids will usually eat some soup as long as I pair it with grilled cheese or toast. But please know that I will also be hitting up Chick-Fil-A, Chipotle, and...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, You may have heard me share this before…but stuffing my own stocking is one of my favorite holiday traditions. I get what I actually want, it takes any guilt out of buying things for myself this time of year, and I love snagging some of my favorite and most-used items when they’re on sale. And the best part is – it can be almost anything on your wishlist that isn’t too large. Air Pods, Apple Watch, Oura Ring? Claw clips and hair ties? Jewelry? Medicube pore pads? Heated gloves?...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read