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The weight of my mental load is heavy—but I don’t know how to fix it
I wish I could hand off my mental load—but if I didn't do it, who would?

Jenna Dewan’s hilarious photos show the difference between social media and real life as a mom
There's Instagram, and then there's reality.

Being a mom doesn’t hold you back—Kylie Jenner on track to be America’s youngest billionaire
Not only is Jenner set to soon be a billionaire, and not only is she the youngest person on Forbes' list of the 60 richest self-made women in America, but she's doing it as a mom. That, she says, gives her even more drive.

Justin Timberlake posted a sweet photo of his son kissing Jessica Biel—and the reaction was surprising
What could be so controversial about a little boy loving his mama?

11 helpful tips on how to balance working from home & #momlife
1. Be honest with your clients

Ivanka Trump champions paid family leave policy—and calls for bipartisan support
Because it's an issue people on both sides of the aisle should be thinking about.

I would never trade my life, but sometimes I’m jealous of moms who don’t have babies anymore
They weren't physical things I coveted. Oh no. What I coveted most were ease and freedom.

To the mother who feels lonely right now—it won’t be like this forever
Moms, take your armor off. There are troops to help us in this beautiful, complicated thing called motherhood

Motherhood is: Having no days off
You should know that every day no longer belongs to you. It belongs to your baby.

True life: Toddlers and ‘personal space’ don’t mix
To her, what's mine is hers and what's hers is hers. Where I am she is.

5 easy side-hustles mamas can use to make extra money
They might not be able to replace your full-time salary, but a few hundred dollars a month can help you cover the cost of groceries and diapers.

Cooking with toddlers isn’t easy, but it teaches them independence and teamwork
It's only natural that I want to share this passion with my own little girl.

Starbucks is ditching plastic straws for a very good reason
Goodbye environmentally harmful straws, hello adult sippy cups.

Serena Williams missed her baby’s first steps and fellow mamas are feeling her pain
It's hard, but it happens and parents should not feel guilty.

When you aren’t partners, but you are co-parents: How to find peace for all
How one mom dealt with a surprising decision from her son's father.

An age-by-age guide to teaching your kids about the value of money
Teaching your kids about money early in life can help them to learn healthy financial habits that'll last a lifetime.

