Life

My husband is gone a lot, but I am NOT a single mom

What I want to tell you most about having a husband who is gone a lot is this: It is harder on him than it is on me.

He’s deployed—and I’m pregnant

I am here with you, mama.

I’m a military wife and mom—and I’m so lucky

As hard as this lifestyle can be, the level of pride I feel for the men and women of the Armed Forces is off-the-charts.

6 best baby stores in San Diego

The best spots in San Diego to shop for your baby.

Why Knock-off Baby Gear is Dangerous

5 reasons you should steer clear of those non-brand names.

How RSV changed the way I parent

RSV stands for respiratory syncytial virus and I didn't know what I didn't know.

It’s completely quiet when my kids are at school—and that’s exactly what I need

These long stretches of solitude help recalibrate my body and mind.

8 surprising ways a child’s anxiety shows up as something else

Here's the reality: anxious behavior in children is not uniform.

Gabrielle Union just surprised us all with her birth announcement 🎉

The actress just dropped a baby news bombshell on Instagram.

What to wear in holiday photos: 4 coordinating looks for the entire family

If you're not a fan of matching outfits, having coordinated looks can help you achieve the perfect picture.

Women (and mothers) made history in the midterms 👏

A record number of women are headed to congress.

Our date nights have been pushed aside—but it’s not forever

We will get back to that place one day—that place where you take a purse with you instead of the diaper bag or wear the non-sensible heels.

I didn’t know how badly I wanted a natural birth until it wasn’t an option

It wasn't until my husband and I dashed out to buy a few baby necessities in case I started bleeding or went into labor early (two of the condition's risks), did I realize I wouldn't get to apply anything I'd already read about natural childbirth. I burst into tears.

Moms, we need each other

No one GETS IT like we do.

If I want to raise confident adults, I must accept opinionated children

Most of the things that I find frustrating and exhausting in parenting my children are the result of characteristics that will serve my children well in life.

4 types of Duncan Hines cake mix are being recalled due to salmonella concerns 🚨

Here's what parents need to know.

Joanna Gaines’ mantra for eliminating mom guilt is genius

It's all about replacing one word with another.

6 celebrity parents who voted with their kids 👏

We see you, Jessica Alba.