Kathy Sisson

2 days ago | theeverymom.com | Kathy Sisson

When raising two little girls, my husband and I adopted a minimalist approach to our parenting. With two under our roof, our focus is on survival, and we are comfortable cutting out that which does not make our lives easier, simpler, and more straightforward. But there was always one non-negotiable on our schedules: family dinners. We knew about the research-based benefits of eating dinner as a family, and I clung to the idea that family dinners had to mean slow family meals around a kitchen table.

3 days ago | theeverymom.com | Kathy Sisson

This line in my favorite children’s book always makes me cry: “On the night you were born… there had never been anyone like you… ever in the world.” Because author Nancy Tillman understood that each baby feels special and unique. And many expecting parents are looking for a unique baby name befitting the remarkable new addition to their family. Unique names can be a good thing.

1 week ago | theeverymom.com | Kathy Sisson

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kathy Sisson has been a key contributor in the editorial parenting space for eight years, not only as a full-time editor at The Everymom but previously as a freelance writer for top parenting sites, including Scary Mommy, Motherly, Parent Co., and more.

2 weeks ago | theeverymom.com | Kathy Sisson

It’s no secret mother-in-laws get a bad rap. While it’s true certain mother-in-laws can be legitimately toxic, some mother-in-law relationships fall more into the range of “it’s complicated.” Maybe you love your mother-in-law most of the time, but she has one habit that simply drives you nuts. Or maybe she was wonderful before you had kids, but now suggests “helpful” nuggets of wisdom from her parenting days.

2 weeks ago | theeverymom.com | Kathy Sisson

May is the month of Mother’s Day—the one day we should be able to do whatever brings us joy (and not only buy gifts for our MIL). But it also begins the end of school rush, is home to teacher appreciation week, and the final weeks to prep for summer childcare. Many moms find it ironic that the month celebrating moms also rivals the holidays as one of the most stressful times of the year.