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‘April Theory’ is helping moms feel more like themselves again—here’s how
For moms especially, it’s not just an aesthetic vibe. It’s science-backed. It’s seasonal. And it might be the exact reset our nervous systems have been begging for.
The performance of ‘having it all’: What The White Lotus gets right about friendship, womanhood, and the pressure to stay perfect
Even our most trusted friendships can hold comparison, performance, and grief—for the choices we made, and the ones we didn’t.
Why do women wake up feeling worse than men? The science (and inequity) of sleep and motherhood
Your toddler climbs into bed with you again at 2:14 a.m. You’ve…
Nordstrom’s Spring Sale is here—these are the deals worth shopping
Spring has officially sprung, and so has one of the season’s most…
These ‘goddess’ photoshoots for women over 70 prove beauty has no age limit
Ruby Jean Photography's "Goddess Project" is taking social media by storm with stunning images of women over 70 transformed into mythical goddesses.
As a commerce editor, I’ve tested dozens of activewear brands—Old Navy’s new StudioSmooth line rivals luxury labels
As a commerce editor and self-proclaimed fitness addict (five Pilates classes, multiple…
Shay Mitchell just made the diaper bag you didn’t know you needed
Let me be clear: this isn't just another diaper bag—it's essentially a portable command center for parents.
I don’t want to be a helicopter parent—but parenting today makes it hard to let go
The truth is, "helicoptering" comes easy to me, even when I know it's good for my children to work hard, face obstacles, and experience the pride of genuine achievement.
The best “non-maternity” clothes to help extend your pregnancy wardrobe
Let's be real—pregnancy is expensive enough without dropping hundreds on clothes you'll wear for a few months.
Teddy bears aren’t just for kids—why comfort objects might help adults sleep better too
Hugging a stuffed animal or weighted plush can reduce cortisol levels and lower anxiety.
Scarlett Johansson reflects on postpartum life: ‘I was staring into the abyss like, what have I done?’
Johansson, 40, didn’t hold back when recounting her early postpartum days.
Postpartum depression left me isolated—here’s how I built a village for moms
Becoming a mother stripped me bare. My body took a beating from growing a human. It took another beating bringing that beautiful human into the world.
Feeling like you’re failing at motherhood? Read this
You should be proud. Proud of the way you mother.
How to beat the winter blues as a mom: 4 therapist-approved tips
"It's time to turn your home into a cozy haven and create spaces in your home that you look forward to re-charging in."
The stages of motherhood that will break your heart (in the best way)
I find myself wishing I could go back in time, to myself when I first became a mom. I'd try my best to tell her, motherhood is a series of rooms.
10 things stealing your holiday joy (and how to ditch them)
We can’t control everything, but we can control what we choose to hold on to, and what we choose to let go of.
My new year’s resolution? To unleash the power of being gentle in a hard world
It will look like: audacious self-acceptance, relentless self-care and radical love.
The best things we bought in 2024 that make life just a little easier and more joyful
Consider this your sign to finally try that sauna blanket...