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Dear Serena Williams: I’m having a rough week, too

I'm just here to say, thank you for your vulnerability. And for your honesty. And for your poise.

Updated Aug. 07, 2018
Gail Simmons with her child

Real talk with Gail Simmons: It’s so important to create your own village

"You need hands. You need help," says Simmons. "It is so exhausting, and there's so many pieces to it."

Updated Feb. 11, 2022

I’m going to stop hurrying and start being more fully present

What if one day you realized your life is just full of hurry and not much else?

Updated Aug. 06, 2018

To the mama battling depression: It’s okay to not be okay

Here are some ideas that may help you fight this beast.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

To the mama who wonders if she’ll ever figure out this whole ‘motherhood’ thing

Because motherhood is a lot of things. It's messy. It's exhausting. It's joyful. It's rewarding. And it's unpredictable.

Updated Aug. 06, 2018

10 Boob-Art Pieces You’ll Love

Pumpspotting’s founder shares her boob decor picks.

Updated Oct. 15, 2021
man and woman with children

In these hectic days of parenting, I really miss you darling

I didn't know that I could sleep next to you every night and still miss you.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022
Jessica Alba

Real talk with Jessica Alba: Bedtime might be the most challenging part of having 3 kids

She also opens up about the perks of her kids' age gap and what she and husband Cash Warren do to help each child feel special.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022

4 ways to bring calm to a chaotic home, mama

The busyness of life seems to have leaked into our home life.

Updated Aug. 02, 2018

You are slaying the mental load of motherhood every single day, mama

Even on the days when it feels like you got "nothing" done.

Updated Aug. 02, 2018

To the donor milk moms of the world—you are my hero

Thank you for providing for my daughter at a time when I couldn't.

Updated Aug. 01, 2018

To the mama getting ready to send her baby off to school for the first time

Mamas, I know it's hard. It won't be easy. Tears will likely roll down your cheeks on that first day of school. Please just know that it gets easier—but only if you let it.

Updated Aug. 01, 2018
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