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When I look in my child’s eyes at drop off I don’t want to imagine it might be the last time

After the shooting in Florida is it finally time to ask ourselves—are we failing our children?

Updated Dec. 10, 2021

The answers to 8 secret questions you want to ask your gynecologist

We’ve all been there—yes, even me, a midwife. Sitting on that cold…

Updated Feb. 22, 2025

Top baby names in 7 cities around the world—from Dallas to London

We’re obsessed with them all. ?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

True life: I fear for my child’s safety, and I wish I didn’t have to

We need to change what we are doing because it’s not working. It’s only falling apart faster and faster.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022
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To the moms who keep it real, thank you

There’s no greater gift than to be invited into another person’s truth.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

The 4 biggest misconceptions about new parenthood

Dear new mom, rest assured you are not alone.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

25 ways to improve every parent’s sleep habits

Parenthood is real, and so is society’s increase in sleep deprivation.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

True life: I had postpartum rage and depression (and didn’t realize it)

If you feel this way too, you’re not alone.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Sen. Tammy Duckworth is using her own pregnancy to champion paid leave for moms ?

Senator Tammy Duckworth proves it. When we have more mothers in power, more mothers can be empowered. 

Updated Dec. 22, 2021
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A love letter to my best friend: Do you know how amazing you are?

For the one who's doing it all and giving it her all, you amaze me every day.

Updated May. 18, 2022
two siblings playing together

My child: I hope you keep your innocence as long as you can

Because you don’t get to go back and re-do your childhood.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

This is why mothers have so much emotional labor

It’s called emotional labor. And mothers have a lot of it.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

How real moms define true love + romance

“Romance in my house is a hot bath. Alone.?”—Kristi Estes

Updated Feb. 14, 2018

To me, Valentine’s day is about the small ways we can express our large love

Whether we go out for burgers or sit down to a beautifully set table, it doesn’t matter.

Updated Feb. 14, 2018

I’m turning into my mother—and I’m so grateful for that

The truth is, you understand me in a unique way that my husband, children or best girlfriends never will.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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