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How I’m prepping for the hardest school year ever

Part of it means I need to prioritize myself.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

To the true friends I made in my 20s

Your friendship has been so redeeming.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Kamala Harris opens up on being raised by a strong, brown immigrant mother

"I've had a lot of titles over my career and vice-president will be great, but 'Momala' will always be the one that means the most."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

This viral TikTok has every mom feeling *seen*

It's the check-in we didn't know we needed: 'There's so much pressure on you right now'

Updated Jul. 07, 2022

Dear firstborn—thanks for showing me the way

You are the incredible gift who gave me my cherished title of ‘mother.’

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

My birth story: I gave birth in an Airbnb during a pandemic

I am so grateful that through perseverance, early planning and certainly some luck, I was able to manifest the birth that I wanted—even through a pandemic.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Disney’s adaptive Halloween costumes are as adorable as they are necessary 🎃

They're designed for kids who use wheelchairs and are so cute!

Updated Aug. 11, 2020
father holding a swaddled newborn baby to his face

Dear mother-in-law, thank you for raising an incredible man

The boy you raised grew into a strong, loving man. A supportive, equal partner. And a next-level dad.

Updated Apr. 26, 2022

The surprising benefit of kids wearing masks

What doctors and parents say about the psychological benefits of masks

Updated Aug. 10, 2020

I refuse to feel guilty for bottle feeding my baby

Bottle feeding my baby allowed me to take care of my mental health.

Updated Mar. 14, 2022

True life: Dating while being a single mom to young kids is complicated

Despite my wish for a personal life, my children have always remained my number one priority, and I refuse to loosen my grip on that, to compromise their emotional security so I can meet my own (or someone else's) selfish needs.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

My kids are not going back to physical school—and I’m okay with that

This is an incredibly hard season of our life and I will not let my children's academic success be a major source of stress in our lives.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

All women don’t have an equal opportunity to breastfeed—that needs to change

Can we make breastfeeding an equal possibility for all women who choose to do it?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Kristen Wiig on the red carpet

Kristen Wiig says IVF was hardest experience of her life

"Emotionally, spiritually, and medically, it was probably the most difficult time in my life."

Updated Dec. 05, 2022
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