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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

I am hotter now, as a mom, than ever before in my life

On days you find it hard to see past self-perceived flaws in the mirror, let me be your mirror and remind you of this

Updated Jan. 15, 2022

It’s science: Kids whine for a (very good) reason

Remind yourself, “This whine is an urgent request for a resource or comfort.”

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

To the mom sleeping during soccer practice: I understand you

You’re taking care of yourself and your child right here in this photo.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Sharing our home with another family helped me realize: It’s okay to accept help

For once, it didn’t all fall on me. I found myself thinking: Is this what “the village” looks like?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
woman standing and holding toddler by desk

This mom was the best candidate for the job, regardless of her career gap

Mike Podesto shared exactly why on LinkedIn.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022

How to gently talk to your kids about divorce

Timing is everything

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

Confession: I’m the mom who cries at everything

I cry happy tears every day, and I encourage you all to do the same. Let’s all meet up in the tissue aisle one day, okay?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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