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Don’t sleep on this: Target’s car seat trade-in deal is coming back soon

Get rid of that outgrown car seat and save 20% in the process?! ?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

This nurse’s iPhone tip is one all moms need to know

Plus how you can do the same with an Android. ?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

The thoughts every mama has in the shower

Toilet paper, milk, baby puffs, olive oil. Toilet paper, milk, baby puffs, olive oil.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
kim kardashian surrogacy journey

Motherhood doesn’t always start with pregnancy—just ask Kim Kardashian

The truth is we become mothers not through conception, pregnancy or even delivery.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022
kids playing on a toddler bed

Here’s the truth: Being a parent to young children is HARD

But this stage doesn’t last forever mama. Promise.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
drinks on a restaurant table

The secret stages behind planning a night out—when you’re a mom

Laughing over wine + apps in a dimly lit, cool restaurant sounds like a magical dream world you can’t wait to visit.

Updated Dec. 15, 2021

Want to become more forgiving? New study suggests getting married

Raise your hand if your tolerance for dirty dishes left in the sink has gone up. ?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

If you need to sit and have a good cry—let it all out

Take a breath, take a break, and take care of yourself for a bit.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

A letter to my children—as they grow older…

I have been raised by raising you and I am so grateful.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Royal Baby No. 3’s name is sure to surge in popularity—but how much depends on a few things…

The first two Royal Babies certainly swayed parents’ baby name decisions—but to varying degrees.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Why I’m grateful Kate Middleton is so honest about her extreme morning sickness

“I would know. I’m an HG survivor, too.”

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Before we become a family of 4, I’m going to cherish just the 3 of us

For now—I’m focusing on making the most of our short time left as a family of three.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Copy of 50 ridiculous things I ACTUALLY said today

40. “Who are you FaceTiming?” ?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Exhausted mama—here’s how to make rest a priority

I'm setting a bedtime and sticking to it, because if I don't, the list of to-do's will never end—and let's be real, this girl can binge watch Netflix until 2 a.m.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

5 lies I seriously believed when I first became a mom

Luckily, here’s the real truth.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
siblings at the dinner table feeding each other

Want to win parenting? 3 behaviors to ignore—and 4 to reinforce instead

2. Kindness. Catch your kids being kind, thoughtful or compassionate and reward them with your attention and praise.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022
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