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To the mama whose mind and heart are feeling heavy this week

It may feel like we are worlds apart, but we all share something in common: our all-consuming love for our children.

Updated Jun. 21, 2018
mom pumping

To the exclusively pumping mama: A note of encouragement

Your motherhood is not measured by breast or pump, by output and ounces, by formula or bottle.

Updated Jul. 21, 2022

What You Can Do to Stop Family Separation Right Now

Well Rounded's weekly links are here.

Updated Jun. 20, 2018
Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria’s new baby’s name is among the top 100 for baby boys 😍

The Desperate Housewives star welcomed her son on Tuesday.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022
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11 simple ways for any mama to become a minimalist

7. Say yes less for more time to do things you love with people you love.

Updated Dec. 06, 2022
man carrying his child in a pool

This viral video proves why pool safety with kids require layers of protection

His 2-year-old scaled the closed and locked ladder gate very quickly.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022

After having a second baby, I needed to rediscover my parenting confidence

With only a few places where I still felt capable of taking my children, our world seemed to shrink for a few solid months.

Updated Jun. 19, 2018
little girl eating ice cream and wearing sunglasses

I’m ready to enjoy summer with my kiddo—the last one he’ll ever be this little

We'll eat the ice cream they scoop for us, get our hair wet in the pool with them, paint and craft alongside them and laugh at the jokes and silliness they surprise us with.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

7 steps sensitive mamas can take to discipline sensitive children

Guiding children as a person who is sensitive can be a challenge, especially when it comes to discipline.

Updated Jun. 18, 2018
child wearing headphone, listening and looking at her phone

16 entertaining podcasts that will reduce your kids’ screen time

Including perfect bedtime stories, science exploration, cool news, and more.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022

To my son’s birth mother: Thank you for choosing us

It is because of her selfless love that we call ourselves parents.

Updated Jun. 18, 2018

17 mamas share the best advice their dad ever gave them

Dads always seem to know exactly what to say.

Updated Jun. 16, 2018

The key to building your child’s emotional intelligence? Connected co-parents

What does that mean and how do you feel more connected? Find out.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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