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A letter to my daughter, when someone breaks your heart

I can’t wait to watch you fly. Your heart will break, your wings will need fixing but I’ll be there for all of it.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022

My social media feeds were feeling *too* perfect—so I took a break

I found myself feeling really competitive about really stupid things and not liking the person I was becoming.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

What saved me in the early stages of having 4 children under 4

After having two babies 18 months apart, my husband and I decided…

Updated Feb. 25, 2025

How long does labor last? Longer than you might think, says new study

Turns out: We’ve been rushing women through labor.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

A guide for donating breast milk

A really important part of donation/receiving of breastmilk is that you as the mama make your own informed choice.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

True life: I never thought I’d co-sleep, but it’s what works for my family

Co-sleeping has been the answer for my family. It’s okay if it’s not for yours.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

True life: Once I started asking for help things got so much better

And now I kind of want to shout what I've learned from the rooftops: I need help and that's okay! And it's okay if you need help too!

Updated Jan. 31, 2018
mom snuggling baby

Mama, it doesn’t get better than this

These are the days, decades from now, that I’ll remember. These are the days that I no longer want to wish away. 

Updated Apr. 25, 2022

I may not be a perfect mom—but I give it my all every single day

That’s what matters most, right? ?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Motherhood is: Wishing for bedtime, but missing them as they sleep

Embrace the bittersweet of motherhood—longing for sleep but cherishing those quiet moments as they drift away.

Updated Mar. 31, 2025

Even Pink is trying to figure out this whole ‘work-life’ balance thing

Superstars have to pull “double duty,” too.

Updated Jan. 30, 2018
woman holding her pregnant belly

Expert tips to help relieve constipation during pregnancy

For all the bowel movement talk we do, there’s one area we seem to neglect—our own.

Updated Jan. 31, 2023

28 baby names that bridge cultures: Arya to Zahara

Some baby names, such as Samira and Idris, have meaningful roots in more than one language.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
couple sitting on a bed, talking

7 tips for communicating with your partner—without being defensive

For most of us, listening without getting defensive is a hard skill to master—especially when we're overwhelmed.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

The top 10 myths about the mental health of new moms

2. “I can’t take any medication until I’m no longer pregnant/nursing.”

Updated Jun. 01, 2022
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