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10 toddler TV shows that inspire learning, friendship + kindness

Use the shows’ subjects as starting points for pretend games and conversation.

Updated Jan. 18, 2022

Watching my daughter become a mother is an amazing gift

With every month that my grandchild grows, I gaze at my daughter in utter amazement.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Those little acts you do every day don’t go unnoticed, mama

When you stoop down, brush the hair off her forehead and look her in the eyes as she talks to you—it matters.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Child laying down next woman on laptop

I had a wakeup call when my kids said ‘work’ was my favorite thing to do

Something clearly needed to change. 

Updated Jan. 15, 2022

From binge-watching to babysitters—7 practical ways to survive bed rest

You deserve the rest you are getting.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

To the mom with a love/hate relationship to snow days

I see you looking for the lost mitten—WHERE DOES IT ALWAYS GO?!—because the kids want to go outside.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

The ‘firsts’ of motherhood are exciting, but the ‘lasts’ are so bittersweet

The ‘firsts’ are talked about and remembered, but what about the lasts?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

That final hour of the day parenting solo is exhausting

Sometimes I’m not sure I can make it—but I always do.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

19 unique celebrity baby names we’re *obsessed* with

From Ever to Jagger.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
little boy watching something on a tablet

5 pain-free ways to switch off screen time for your kids

Yes, it’s possible to minimize conflict and find the balance we’re all seeking.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022

You were a surprise baby, and I’m so glad you’re here

I cannot imagine our lives without you.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Let me hold on to you a little longer, my sweet baby

It is then that you are my sweet, cuddly baby once more.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

I sacrifice sleep for ‘me time’ and it’s hard to stop

I can't even tell you the number of times I've said to myself—okay, I am going to start putting my phone down at 9:30 pm and I'll get right into bed! Then, I am going to read for a half hour and go to sleep by 10 pm!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Every mama needs her ‘thing’—going to Target by myself is mine

Thank you for always having just what I need—even if I didn’t know I needed it yet.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

A letter to all the moms who have lost a baby

If you need someone to sit with you and your sadness, tell me. I will be there.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

My hypnobirth empowered me beyond belief

I still call back some of the techniques I learned in hypnobirthing in my everyday life.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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