I'm going, to be honest with you: parenting is hard. But it doesn't have to be.

These days, I've learned one thing above all else: there is a difference between being a good parent and a parent who feels like they're doing a good job. The first one is easy; the second one can feel impossible. And I don't want that for you.

So here are five steps to effortless parenting that will make your life easier and your kid's life more fun: