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When motherhood feels heavy, mama—know that you are not alone

I am with you—in the heaviness and the lightness. I just want you to know that. You're not alone, and I know I'm not either. And sometimes, that's what we need to know most of all.

Updated Oct. 10, 2018

My darling—thank you for showing me affection, especially in front of our kids

The hug you give me after you walk through the door from work is something I wait for all day. It recharges me.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025

5 types of friends that every mom needs

4. The wise old soul.

Updated Oct. 09, 2018

The HPV vaccine is now approved for adults 27 through 45

The approval could be a game-changer for women's health.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

To the mama whose child is struggling at school, you are a good parent

Your child's struggles at school are not a reflection of your parenting.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Dear 3rd child: These are the good (and bad) ways I will do things differently for you

I'm not saying you won't challenge me or that I will be perfect, but I will have more patience and a lot more experience than I did with your siblings

Updated Oct. 09, 2018

Kristina on surviving postpartum psychosis

"How does a 30-year old mom of two with no previous history of mental illness get admitted to the psych ward? This is where my memory fails me, but the diagnosis: Postpartum Psychosis."

Updated Sep. 23, 2022

Morgan and Bode Miller’s baby boy has arrived  🎉

Exciting news for parents! Morgan and Bode Miller's baby boy has arrived, bringing joy and love to their family.

Updated Apr. 14, 2025

The news was exhausting this week—5 ways to take care of yourself tonight, mama

It's okay to be tired. It's okay to take a break.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Brett Kavanaugh’s advancement is a turning point for many moms

Some feel anger, or fear but there is this other thing, too. Action.

Updated Dec. 03, 2021

Potty training is exhausting—but it will happen eventually, mama

Motherhood is all about conquering whatever mountains or obstacles are in the way of you—even if it happens to be a mountain of diapers. 😉

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
mom gently touching a baby in a NICU bed

Dear NICU mama: Your strength is profound–and unexpected

Your experience with your precious baby will be one that, at times, can feel like it is breaking you into a million pieces–but I promise that feeling is just the start of your transformation into a stronger, wiser, humbler version of yourself.

Updated Aug. 15, 2022

Feeling powerless over the Kavanaugh vote? 5 ways to take action, mama

Mothers don't get to vote tomorrow. But they do get to vote a month from now.

Updated Dec. 03, 2021

45 simple self-care practices for busy mamas

30. Hire a sitter and do whatever you want.

Updated Oct. 05, 2018
mom holding little girl on the sidewalk

8 working moms share how they find work-life balance

"I set the boundary to focus separately on family and work. My inbox is never empty, but I make sure my computer and iPad are away so I'm not tempted to look at them."

Updated Dec. 06, 2022
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