Life

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.

Every mama needs her ‘thing’—the shower is mine

Thank you for being my source of relaxation.

Mama, when you feel defeated

I want us to remember that we are good at this.

Hire the housekeeper: 6 reasons moms shouldn’t feel guilty about hiring help

4. Because your time is worth the money.

I had the hardest baby ever

Can someone please tell me it’s going to be OK?

9 positive parenting techniques to do during bedtime

5. Offer choices, not orders

It’s the middle of winter, and all I want my kids to do is play outside with me

What if more toddlers spent their days watching real birds instead of playing Angry Birds on their iPads?

What is preeclampsia? Symptoms, causes + facts every pregnant mama needs to know

Watch for headaches, changes in your vision and lightheadedness.

Confession: I regretted becoming a mom—at first

I felt like I was drowning, and the anchor came in the form of one adorable newborn weighing just a little over 8lbs.

An open letter to Joanna Gaines—from a fellow mother of 5

Is it always easy? You know it isn’t. But is it worth it? You know it is.

How do you breastfeed when your baby is allergic to something you are eating?

Most importantly: Please try not to blame yourself for this, mama.

To the mom stuck inside with the kids on a snow day

Snow days are tough—but so are you. And you can do this. ❄️