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Wait, Am I an Attachment Parent?

5 reasons you just might be an Attachment Parent.

Updated Oct. 15, 2021

Sobriety saved my motherhood

The wine culture that social media often promotes might seem to contradict this, but more and more moms are choosing not to drink.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Male doctor says female colleagues earn less because they ‘don’t work as hard’

This kind of prejudice against women holds us *all* back.

Updated Sep. 06, 2018

I’m only human—and it’s okay if my kids see that

One of the most important lessons I have learned as a mother is that our children do not need us to be perfect. They need us to love them and to love ourselves.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Motherhood is: Wondering how another year has passed by so quickly

I know you are wondering how you got here, how time moved this quickly, how the child you thought would stay little forever is ready to walk away from you for the first time. It's okay to hold on as long as you can. It's okay to reminisce even though you still have so many wonderful years to go.

Updated Sep. 06, 2018

Breastfeeding is an art, not a science—and other revelations I had about feeding my child

If you're like me and you've been reading a sea of articles on breastfeeding, please let this be your takeaway: You know what's best for your child.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Top 10 kid-friendly organization ideas on Pinterest, mama

Upgrades for every room in your house—from the bathroom to the backyard.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

10 reasons you need a side hustle, mama

6. It can be good for your mental health.

Updated Sep. 04, 2018
toddler laying on moms face

You’re not failing, mama

If you're in a tough season right now, please let this be my reminder to you: You will catch a break. You will figure it out. You will find a way.

Updated Jan. 26, 2023

What I didn’t know in the first year of motherhood

I didn't know that when you would fall asleep on my chest, it would feel like my heart moved up to greet you.

Updated Sep. 04, 2018
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Tess Holliday’s Cosmo cover and what it means for mamas

Her message is one we all need to hear and see.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022

At every stage of motherhood, I feel my mom’s absence all over again

Losing a parent so young is the antithesis of the gift that keeps on giving. Every special occasion, every achievement, every milestone in my life is a reminder that she's not here.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

12 self-care ideas you can do in under 10 minutes, mama

10. "Playing music I like and dancing around for my own joy."—Sarah

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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