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siblings wearing matching holiday pajamas

The holiday tradition we look forward to every year

My 3-year-old had the best idea, and we just ran with it.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

Gender Reveal Sparked an $8 Million Wildfire

Well Rounded's Weekly Links are here!

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

I have two kids—and I think I’m done

The idea of "more," making more money, obtaining more things—and in my case, creating more life—is not necessarily the ticket to a happier life.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

What bringing home a newborn baby feels like

Newborn time is soft and doughy. It's not quite moldable yet. It's sticky.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025

We tried it: Using Gobble to make dinner in 15 minutes or less

Discover how Gobble helps make dinner a breeze in just 15 minutes, perfect for busy parents looking for easy meal solutions.

Updated Mar. 28, 2025
two women posing in thinx period underwear

The Gift for the Mom Who’s Always on the Move

THINX undies are the magic panties active mamas have been waiting for.

Updated Dec. 22, 2021

I want my son to know that crying is not a sign of weakness

When my husband lost his job and then finally found a new one after three long months, he sat on our coffee table with our kids and cried.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

All the celebrity babies born in 2018 (so far) 🎉

Kat Von D and Jana Kramer are the latest celebrity mamas celebrating new babies.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Here’s why I’m a SAHM—even with my kids in school

Raising my kids is the most important thing I could ever do.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

16 free (or super affordable!) experience gifts to give

Gifting experiences, rather than toys, doesn't have to break the bank.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025

Grandma + grandpa: Go ahead, spoil my kids this Christmas

When my kids receive a gift from their grandparent, it's the grandparents I watch, not my kids. When the presents produce squeals from the kids' mouths, I can't escape the glint in my parents' eyes. Who am I to stop that?

Updated Jan. 13, 2022

This is: The transition back to work after maternity leave

While it can feel a whole lot like jumping into the deep end and having no choice but to swim, you aren't in this alone. And you don't have to feel unprepared.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025
couple missing in the snow

This is my vow to you, my love—I promise to always be in it with you

Out of all this world, you have been chosen for me. Out of all the hustle, the daily tasks, the long nights, full days, teething toddlers, burned meals, impatient words and life's concerns, I still choose you.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022
woman smiling at the camera while doing skin to skin after giving birth

Why do mothers become invisible after giving birth?

We're not just a uterus. We're not just a lifeline to a new and precious soul. We're mothers. And we need someone to make sure we're okay, too.

Updated Sep. 06, 2022

Male birth control is on the way 👏

A birth control gel for guys is entering phase two of clinical trials.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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