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To my virtual mom friends, I’m so thankful I found you

They're my hype women, my confidants and my therapists. I couldn't imagine a world without social media.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

What is the fourth trimester? Your guide to adjusting for you + your baby

In the fourth trimester, your baby is going through a massive environment transition.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

I wasn’t prepared for my youngest to no longer be ‘the baby’

She seemed too small to be a "big" anything at that point. It felt like only yesterday that we celebrated her first birthday. It was hard to imagine her as anything but the littlest.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

There’s no such thing as ‘free’ time when you’re a parent

We're constantly told to practice self-care to stave off burnout, but that prescriptive time comes at a cost—even if the cost is just guilt.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Amy Schumer holding her newborn son

Amy Schumer shares just how difficult IVF can be

"We are freezing my eggs and figuring out what to do to give Gene a sibling," shares Schumer in a super honest Instagram post.

Updated Jan. 12, 2022
woman decluttering home

20 ways you can stop chronic household clutter *right now*

Let it go! Let it gooooo.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

I needed self-care, but my toddler needed it more

I decided to give him the spa-worthy bubble bath experience I was longing for so badly because, after all, he needed it, too.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Prince Harry + Meghan Markle are stepping back from the monarchy

Becoming a new parent makes you re-evaluate everything—even being a Royal, apparently.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

What went viral this week: A taco bell pregnancy shoot + a VHS mystery solved

We've gathered up some lighter stories guaranteed to remind you of the good in the world.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

Decluttering tip: This service helps you reuse Amazon boxes for charity

Well, we know what we're doing this weekend.

Updated Dec. 04, 2022
child taking medicine

This year’s flu is setting hospital records: What parents need to know

The goods news? There are ways to minimize your child's chances of catching the flu.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

Sciatica during pregnancy. What it is and how to treat it

How can I tell if I have sciatica while pregnant?

Updated Jan. 07, 2020

What I gave up for motherhood

Parenthood is not easy. And yes, you give things up you wish you didn't have to. But for me, that was only half the story.

Updated Aug. 26, 2022

Here’s how I’m taking care of myself this year

By caring for myself I will be a better mama, a more loving wife and a happier human.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Pink donates $500,000 to help Australia ❤️

Here's how you can help, too, mama.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
mom holding newborn baby in the hospital

Mama, you’re beautiful

Home has a new meaning. You are someone's home.

Updated Jan. 12, 2022

7 ways to remind yourself that you’re more than a parent, mama

Being a great parent means we find ways to honor our other parts.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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