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8 expert tips for raising an adventurous eater

Raised Real helps us conquer picky eating once and for all

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

When I became a mom, I finally understood how love gets passed down through generations

I realized that a mother, no matter her age or the age of her children, always puts her baby first. Always.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

To the pregnant mama chasing her toddler: I see you

Sometimes this in-between place, this before baby #2 place, can feel scary because just so much unknown looms before you. But believe me when I say, you've got this.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

5 features parents should know about Apple iOS 12’s parental controls

There's a new one called Downtime you might want to check out.

Updated Feb. 25, 2025

Surprise! ‘Bachelor’ star Bekah Martinez reveals she’s pregnant

"Men and women's reactions, I don't want to generalize, but I think they're very different," Martinez explains in the video.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
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The cost of daycare is almost as much as rent in some cities

You can only stretch a dollar so far before something breaks.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022

10 reasons to love your post-baby breasts ❤️

True talk? Breasts are amazing.

Updated Sep. 11, 2018

I hired a baby sleep consultant—and I wish I had done it sooner 😴

When you're a sleep-deprived new mom, it's hard to solve anything alone. Sometimes you need to take a step back and get some perspective which, for me, meant farming out the process to a trusted individual.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025

To the mama who is barely hanging on

I've been where you are. I was there, and I lost myself 1,000 times. But—I'm here to tell you—I've made it to the other side.

Updated Sep. 11, 2018
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Jen on accepting herself as a medicated mommy

After my son was born, all I wanted was sleep. But I was scared of closing my eyes for fear of something happening to him during that time. I couldn’t shut my mind off from all the irrational thoughts running through it.

Updated Sep. 23, 2022
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9 best mommy and me brands

If you're going to twin with your babe, do it in style!

Updated Feb. 01, 2022

Simple breathing exercises to prepare your body for labor + delivery

Practice passive diaphragmatic breathing.

Updated Sep. 07, 2018

Having a child who’s a “bad” sleeper doesn’t mean you’re parenting wrong

I'm perpetually exhausted and, in fact, am used to living in that state now. Even still, the human mind is quite an amazing thing, and I am constantly teetering on the edge of hope that she'll eventually be a good sleeper.

Updated Sep. 07, 2018
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