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My infertility made me dread attending baby showers

Because they always meant one thing: being surrounded by excited squeals and endless reminders of the one thing I didn’t have and desperately wanted.

Updated Jan. 23, 2023
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25 secrets of moms living with mental illness

“My mental illness doesn’t define me or how I take care of my child.”

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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Self-advocacy is crucial when it comes to combatting the Black maternal health crisis

"Overdue: A Pregnancy Guide for Us", the resource we created for Black moms-to-be with the support of Gerber, addresses just that. 

Updated Apr. 09, 2024
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I don’t hide my depression from my kids

I believe I need to let them see all the range of emotions because this is the human experience.

Updated Jan. 20, 2023
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Let this be the year you stop comparing yourself to other moms

“The comparison game sends us down a rabbit hole of delusional worship of others and unrealistic expectations of ourselves."

Updated Dec. 29, 2023
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It’s time we destigmatize using medical intervention to get pregnant

Though dealing with infertility was an incredibly difficult journey, it still has silver linings.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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5 sustainable parenting tactics to try this year

Brightly founder Laura Wittig is the mother of a one-year-old baby. These are her top five sustainable parenting tips.

Updated Jan. 06, 2023
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Growing up is hard on kids too

They are justifiably conflicted to be standing with one leg in their childhood and one leg inching beyond.

Updated Jan. 11, 2023
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Motherhood feels different the third time around

Life is possibly the furthest it can be from perfect, but I know it's exactly where I'm supposed to be.

Updated Jan. 11, 2023
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15 cult beauty products that live up to the hype

There's a reason these have permanent spots on our bathroom counters.

Updated May. 24, 2024
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The most anticipated books to read in 2023

It’s time to make a whole new TBR list for those stolen moments when you can be alone with a good book.

Updated Jan. 09, 2023
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How to deal with a toddler tantrum on a plane

In the short term, I wanted the embarrassment and shame to stop for me. However, in the long run, I want my child to grow up using her voice and embracing all of her feelings, not repressing them.

Updated Jan. 09, 2023
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My mental health as a parent of a child with a disability

I am a work in progress, just like everyone else.

Updated Jan. 01, 2023
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‘Don’t Weigh Me’ cards help empower patients at the doctor’s office

These cards can help patients feel empowered to address fatphobia and weight stigmas in the medical field.

Updated Dec. 22, 2023
woman drinking cup of coffee on her couch - empty nester

I wasn’t prepared for the loneliness of empty nesting

I was surprised to be surprised by the emotional and physical pain of this transition.

Updated Jan. 06, 2023
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