Life

Gabrielle Union’s baby name is an ode to family 😍

It's unique and beautiful.

Why I fight to prioritize my self-care

Inspired by my nurse, this is my motherhood mantra: To care for others, I must care for myself.

8 truths about the 4th trimester I wish I had known

6. Little victories are worth celebrating.

My birth experience was traumatic—but I am slowly starting to heal

You would think almost dying would make me grateful for living—but it left me stunned and incredibly sad.

Learning that I’m bipolar made me a better mom

It was like putting on glasses for the first time—everything made sense.

Here’s your strategy for getting organized before the holidays

2. Stock up on what you can.

5 Things Every Special Needs Parent Should Know

Tips from a mom who's been there.

To the woman who doesn’t know what #momlife will be like

You didn't know how much the living room clock would be your closest companion, watching it always and praying for it to be the right time: the time when you can finally feed your baby again, because you don't know how else to stop her from crying.

Amazon now delivers *real* Christmas trees straight to your door 🎄

Plus, wreaths and a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree.

What will happen if I never lose another pound?

If I never lose a pound I can still hug my kids, I can jump in the water, I can wear a red dress.

Meghan Markle is just one in a growing trend of 30-something first time mothers

More women are waiting to have children later in their life.

These are the 7 movies your kids are going to beg to watch this winter

Time to go to the movies!

Why Joanna Gaines spent the entire day in bed 😴

Because it's okay to say you need a break, mama.

My child’s anxiety meant she couldn’t fall asleep by herself

"Can I just sleep with you?"

This mom’s drawings show a real glimpse into the life of a SAHM

We've never felt so seen.

8 things I want to say to my spouse the second he walks in the door

1. "I know I am wearing your sweatpants and my non-fancy robe right now, but I did have real clothes on for at least two hours today."

5 ways to sneak self-care into your morning beauty routine, mama

When you become a mama, your definition of a smooth morning undergoes…

Foster parenting broke our hearts—and we’d do it all over again

Every joyful experience with him and his family was tinged with grief. When he laughed or smiled, we wondered exactly how many more times we would get to snuggle him, tickle him, play peek-a-boo with him.