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Raising families without community makes parenting so much harder to do

It truly does ‘take a village.’ 

Spending time with grandparents makes kids less prone to ageism, says study

Another excuse to go visit Grandma!

Kim Kardashian welcomes baby girl via surrogate

Congratulations to the family! ❤️

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

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

5 Best Pregnancy Skincare Brands In 2018

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

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.

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.

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. ?

5 mindfulness lessons adults can learn from kids

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

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.

Having an only child is the perfect fit for us

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

My 2-year-old is the perfect cuddling size

There are times when her hugs are so perfect, they nearly take my breath away.

I try to combat the after-school rush hour with calmness

This is a submission in our monthly contest. January’s theme is “Wild.” Enter your own here! After school is probably the most unstructured time of my day. As a stay-at-home mom and freelance writer, I work hard to make the most of the mornings and the opportunities that come after lunch during nap-time. I usually […]

When you say, ‘Enjoy it, they grow up so fast’

I know how fast it goes. It’s happening before my eyes.

4 effective ways to handle conflict (and prepare kids for life)

The truth may be difficult to say and to hear, but ultimately it does set you free.

This soldier traveled around the world just in time to see his first baby born

It was like his little girl knew she needed to wait for daddy to make it.

I knew exactly what my parenting style would be—until I became a mom

Parenting authentically will look different for every mama.

New motherhood made me feel invisible

I even vanished from my own Instagram feed, eclipsed by this adorable less-than-eight-pound baby.