Five years of editing the Motherlode column for the New York Times taught KJ Dell’Antonia this: family should be a source of joy, not stress. But what if the rigors of parenting and the chaos of daily life are preventing you from experiencing the happiness you deserve? In this episode, tune in as Exceptional Parenting Podcast host, Stefanie Boucher, speaks to KJ (author of the newly released book How to Be a Happier Parent) about the simple shifts parents can make in order to reduce stress and find more pleasure and contentment in family life. Listen now to discover:

- The four things happy parents do really well
- How to address common struggles, like getting kids to complete chores or homework
- Why kids’ sports or extracurricular activities should be kept in check
- Why it’s okay to put yourself first

About Our Guest:

KJ Dell’Antonia is the author of How to Be a Happier Parent and the former editor of the New York Times’ Motherlode blog. She continues to write on the personal and policy aspects of parenthood for the Times and other publications and is the co-host of the #AmWriting podcast. KJ lives in New Hampshire with her husband, four children, and assorted horses, chickens, dogs and cats.