Hi there! My name is Ashley Rockman, and I am the new editor of HuffPost Parents. I've been editing HuffPost's relationship coverage for the past decade, and now as a mom of two, it's fitting that I've taken over our parenting section as well. I am thrilled to be here in the trenches with all of you! For my first newsletter, I wanted to spotlight a new series we launched this month called Enjoy The Ride. It really embodies my new vision for HuffPost Parents. To sum it up: There's so much information out there about how to be a "good" parent — Instagram, blogs, books, you name it. Some depict parenthood as martyrdom, in which giving all of yourselves to your kids is expected and celebrated. Others fixate only on the hard stuff, beckoning parents to wash down their stresses each night with a glass of wine. No doubt, raising good kids in this world is hard work. But we want to help you figure out how to handle the tough moments of raising children while also enjoying these short years when the kids are little. From helping your children choose good friends to setting up your week for success, we'll provide the expert-backed tools, advice and humor that modern parents need to flourish, not just survive. And that's what this new series — and HuffPost Parents — is all about. Best, Ashley Rockman |