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My baby: I know you’ll leave one day, but can you promise to always need me (just a little)?

Before we know it, you'll be the hero you need, not me.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Why I Don’t Want Mom Influencers to Get Real

It’s not you. It’s me.

Updated May. 22, 2018

I never thought my baby would grow up, but he did

Where did he go? You know, the baby I grew inside my belly, brought home from the hospital and will never see again?

Updated May. 22, 2018

How to Pack for a Weekend Away with Kids

Weekend Warrior mamas share their best tips.

Updated May. 21, 2018

An ode to mesh underwear—we couldn’t get through postpartum recovery without you

They are going to be there for you those first few days of postpartum life like no one else.

Updated May. 21, 2018

Why don’t we share the messy, hard moments of motherhood? They deserve to be celebrated too

How to make the most of motherhood, even on the worst days.

Updated Sep. 15, 2022

I’m a ‘lazy parent’ and proud of it

I have come to embrace this laid-back parenting style—and that's okay.

Updated May. 21, 2018

Why I chose to stop breastfeeding and give my baby formula instead

It's what worked for my family.

Updated May. 21, 2018

Uncensored birth: Instagram updates their policy around childbirth photos

The network's nudity policy is evolving to protect real and raw photos of birth and motherhood.

Updated May. 18, 2018

Dear Meghan Markle: In-laws are pretty amazing, even when they’re not royalty

Prince Charles will reportedly be walking his future daughter-in-law down the aisle tomorrow.

Updated May. 18, 2018

19 Baby Products That Will Make Your Life Easier in 2018

Because mom life is no cake walk.

Updated May. 16, 2018

5 challenges I’m not worrying about with baby #2

Now that I'm here for the second time, I have a different perspective on the fourth trimester.

Updated May. 16, 2018

True life: When I went back to work after my son was born, it felt like my soul was still at home

Paternity leave is still largely a nonstarter in this country, a norm that carries myriad consequences.

Updated May. 16, 2018

An ode to the pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding bridesmaid

You are the real MVP. 🏆

Updated May. 15, 2018
mom and daughters showing arm strength

Dear daughter: Be loud, take up space—your voice matters

She has a fire inside her, and I never want it to go away.

Updated May. 12, 2023
mom and son snuggling on the couch

The way we talk to our children becomes part of their conscience for years to come

I want him to practice courage over comfort and not make choices so that his friends think he is cool.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022

Sons of working moms grow up to do twice as much housework, says study

They devoted eight more hours weekly to caring for their children, doing domestic work and helping other family members.

Updated May. 14, 2018
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