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Daughters, 2017 was the year for women—and that’s only the start of your journey

The revolution has come—and it’s all for you.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

5 ways to quickly prepare your home for unexpected guests

No sweat… You can handle this.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Jana Kramer opens up about her miscarriage—‘You don’t need to feel alone

Jana Kramer opens up about her miscarriage—‘You don’t need to feel alone’

“I debated posting this for the exact reason why it’s a silent struggle.”

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

Finally: NYC now requires changing tables in men’s room

Changing diapers isn’t just mom’s job. 

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
How to Ace your Holiday Staycation with Kids

How to Ace your Holiday Staycation with Kids

The mama behind Raising Wisdom shares some local inspiration.

Updated Jan. 25, 2022

I rocked my toddler to sleep tonight, even though I knew I ‘shouldn’t’

Even though we hadn’t rocked her to sleep in months.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Spirit Airlines kicked breastfeeding mom off flight—for a totally relatable situation

One mom’s attempt to keep everyone on her plane happy ended with her ejected from the flight before lift off.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

It’s science: The reason your youngest should be your ‘favorite’

Younger siblings are more prone to social comparison—so it benefits them to “play favorites.”

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

I have anxiety—but it doesn’t define me as a mother or a person

Keeping my child safe became the thing I thought about most—it became my mind’s biggest fixation.

Updated Jun. 01, 2022

2 out of 3 families struggle to find childcare that meets their standards

The number one deal-breaker for parents were childcare facilities in “sketchy” locations.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

This was the reality for working moms in 2017

One clear takeaway: To achieve gender equality at work, we need more policies and programs that empower women.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
woman lifting up a baby

7 phrases not to say to a foster parent—and why

During my 15 years as a foster parent, I have had the privilege of having over 50 children come to live in my home.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
mom showing baby christmas tree

We took Christmas morning and reserved it just for us

Road trips and plane rides around the holidays were all our kids knew.

Updated Jul. 22, 2024
child helping mom write holiday cards- giving back to the community

I want to raise my kids to love giving as much as receiving

I feel it is my duty as a mother to raise grateful, compassionate and generous kids.

Updated Oct. 25, 2022

It’s science: Being scared of snakes or spiders could be hereditary

Our fear of spiders and snakes is so innate that even babies feel anxious when they see them.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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