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Being an introverted mama can be lonely—but it doesn’t have to be

Can I call someone my person if she already had a well-established group of her own before I came along?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
woman holding pregnant belly as she sits on bed

I was told I could never have kids – but then I got pregnant

I took a pregnancy test. It was positive. I took six more tests. They were all positive.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022
friends sitting on a couch and laughing

Motherhood helped me learn who my real friends are

These days, my friendships are few, but they are rich.

Updated May. 19, 2022

How to name a boy if you’ve only had girls—and vice versa

Look to family names for inspiration. 

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Mom life isn’t what I thought it would be—but I wouldn’t trade it for the world

I am living the life that I am meant to be living.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Raising families without community makes parenting so much harder to do

It truly does ‘take a village.’ 

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Dear husband, I’m sorry I blew up at you

I don’t want to take my frustrations out on you.

Updated Jan. 16, 2018

5 Best Pregnancy Skincare Brands In 2018

These must-have products are green, clean and effective!

Updated Jan. 13, 2018

I became a better mom the moment I decided to focus on what I’m doing *right*

You have so many parenting wins to celebrate.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Raising hard-working children: How swim lessons taught us to persevere

There will be times when we all feel we want to quit—but we don’t give up.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

I can go from happy to frustrated to mad to okay again in one single hour as a mom

I’m trying to be okay with unapologetically feeling all of the feelings of motherhood. ?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

5 mindfulness lessons adults can learn from kids

Unlike many preconceived notions, mindfulness meditation isn’t actually thinking about nothing.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

The mental load of motherhood always piles up on Sunday

As the default parent, I am the keeper of the pantry, the schedule and all sports accessories.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
family on the beach

Having an only child is the perfect fit for us

My son is an only child, and it’s gonna stay that way. 

Updated Sep. 28, 2022
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