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Recovering from my C-section was harder than I imagined

Why was I in so much pain? Am I weaker than all of these other women? How did they make it through this? Why is this so difficult for me?

Updated Oct. 04, 2022
aerial shot of 3 plates filled with grilled food

I love grilling for my family in the summer—here’s how I keep meals healthy + kids happy

The entire Primal Kitchen collection is full of healthy ingredients.

Updated Dec. 01, 2021
black and white photo of megan markle, baby archie and prince harry

See the photos from baby Archie’s christening

He is such a cute little royal!

Updated Dec. 01, 2021

What I want my daughters to learn from watching the Women’s World Cup

I don't know if my girls will end up being soccer players, or even athletes at all. But I do know that representation matters, and that the example of a team of strong, confident women will be increasingly important to my daughters as they become aware of gender imbalances.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

How I’m raising a son who will grow up to respect women

Truth be told, I never consciously decided to bring my son up as a feminist, but it seems I've done it naturally.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

How to pump breast milk at work

While it can feel daunting at first, know that you will get the hang of it.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Parents are a huge asset to any company, says Birchbox CEO Katia Beauchamp

"I definitely witnessed prior to having kids that moms were just so effective at managing their time, having perspective, understanding what was an emergency," says Beauchamp.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

My birth story: How adoption made me a mama

My infertility made me a fighter. It made me believe that anything is possible.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

That newborn baby scent is addictive—science explains why

In an evolutionary sense, that amazing baby smell helps keep babies alive, and in a physiological sense, it can even help mothers relax.

Updated Jul. 02, 2019

Danielle Fishel opens up about her NICU baby and the health scares they’re experiencing

Their baby was born four weeks early and is still in the NICU.

Updated Aug. 15, 2022

Mamas recovering from postpartum, we see you

I saw the pain in your eyes and in your face and in your body.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Family-friendly travel: 5 reasons to pack your bags + visit the Bahamas, mama

We were lucky enough to visit the Bahamas at SLS Baha Mar for a trip both parents and kids can enjoy.

Updated Jul. 01, 2019

This PICU nurse adopts the baby boy she cared for between heart surgeries

A lot of mamas meet their babies in hospital rooms, but Angela…

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

After years of infertility I thought I was prepared to have a baby, the reality was different

You are allowed to vocalize how hard this actually is. Just because you endured a longer road to get here does not take away the fact of the pressure of being a mother.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Mom rage is real, and we need to talk about it

There are times when I don't even recognize myself after having yelled relentlessly at my kids. It's shameful, embarrassing and humiliating but not yelling is really hard to do sometimes.

Updated Dec. 04, 2024
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