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A letter to my wild child

At every turn, you find new limits to test, places to explore, and journeys to be discovered. There is never a dull moment with you in the family.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

To the mama trying to feed her baby the best way she knows how

Take a deep breath. It’s going to be okay.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Relax, your body knows *exactly* what to do during birth

So calm your brain and watch what your body can do.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

The chaos of motherhood is a part of the magic

Sometimes it’s not clear that something doesn’t matter until you get a little space from it.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Something very strange happens to *time* when you become a mom for the first time

Whatever happened, wherever she eventually went, this was it. We were it.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

What every parent needs to know about human emotional development

1. We often use the word emotion and feeling interchangeably, but they refer to different things.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

I suddenly found myself missing 4 am feedings

Take time to treasure the still, silent moments that your baby falls asleep in your arms.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

What I want to tell my pregnant self about being a mom

You will learn as you go and that’s okay. Baby thinks you’re an expert, even when you make mistakes.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Millennial mamas: Let’s be the generation that ends mom shaming

It’s not easy being a mama. Especially in a social media saturated society. But we need to be a team. We need to support each other.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

It’s science: paid parental leave is good for baby’s developing brain

A parent’s touch, voice and even the scent on their skin help a baby’s brain make sense of the world.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

This new DNA-powered app predicts what your unborn baby *might* be like

New technology is helping parents “see” their babies months before they meet them.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Saying ‘thank you’ doesn’t feel like enough—why I’m so grateful for my labor and delivery nurses

Thank you for your positivity and genuine belief in my abilities to get my baby out safely.

Updated Nov. 23, 2021

In the depths of my anxiety, my husband has been a constant force of love and support

When you text me to tell me you are proud of me, I feel loved and remember that I do not have to prove my worth.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Do you miss your husband? Tiny actions can make a huge difference in boosting your bond

Did you know that using text messages to express affection creates a stronger partner attachment?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Mom burnout is real—here’s what you can do to make it better

Make specific requests. Our partners don’t know we’re overwhelmed and have no idea how to jump in mid-project to help.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Eva Chen’s Baby Gear Picks Are Here!

Well Rounded's weekly links are here.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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