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Watching you be a dad is more amazing than I ever thought it would be

I'm so proud of you, and I'm proud of what we're building together every day.

Updated May. 19, 2022
child playing on the playground

My advice for new moms: Find ‘your’ playground

In many ways, this playground has been just as effective a measure of my children's growth as any scale.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

Serena Willams opens up about the trade-offs of #momlife

'It's definitely family before tennis for me,' says Williams.

Updated Jun. 01, 2018

True life: Parenting just keeps getting better

Parenting a teenager is like getting an exclusive preview of the adult this child is going to be.

Updated Jun. 01, 2018

Why it’s okay for my kids to see me cry

Being okay with tears means to see them, feel them, pay attention to what they are here to teach us but eventually wipe them, smile again and take action where needed.

Updated Jun. 01, 2018

Dear Birthday Girl

A letter to my baby as she transitions into big kid.

Updated Oct. 15, 2021
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We struggled to conceive and I found myself asking, ‘Why me?’

I quickly realized the path to motherhood cannot be pre-planned or predicted.

Updated Dec. 23, 2021

True life: I’m postpartum—without a newborn

At 20 weeks of pregnancy, my baby didn't make it.

Updated May. 31, 2018
pregnant woman sitting on the floor looking at her belly

Motherhood is an expensive journey—here’s how to plan for it

Preparing now will give you the peace of mind to start parenthood off on the right foot.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022

Sometimes 2-year-olds just need hugs

I will hug her because my heart tells me it's the right thing to do.

Updated May. 30, 2018
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8 great Brooklyn baby shops

Hot spots to find a baby gift in the borough we call home.

Updated Mar. 14, 2023

I want to cherish the hard moments of motherhood, too

I am going to look for the light, even when it seems like its mostly darkness because, as I've learned, its never "easy" to be a mother—no matter the stage.

Updated May. 29, 2018

Viral pictures show dad doing skin-to-skin with his twin babies for a very good reason

This dad knew he would cherish the memory of skin-to-skin contact.

Updated May. 25, 2018
mom putting sunscreen on a little girl

8 summer skincare myths debunked

How to keep your child's skin safe this summer, mama.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

For the Dorias of the world, I’m so proud of you

This is for the Dorias/Who will watch as their legacies/Take steps towards their own journeys

Updated Dec. 01, 2022
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