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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

I became a more peaceful parent by letting go of distractions and ‘perfection’

We can teach our children that peace builds bridges—bridges that can carry us over in times of trouble. ✌️️

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

You grow so fast, so I am gathering every moment into my heart

Before I was prepared for it, my baby had morphed into a toddler.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

A letter to the newly pregnant mom from her midwife

I can’t wait to meet you and hold your hand on this journey to meeting your baby.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

I feel guilty for not feeling guilty

Maybe mamas will never really be able to escape guilt—maybe we’ll always wonder if we’re doing this right.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Your child is not ‘yours’—never was, never will be

It’s a bittersweet reality—they grow up.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

11 positive parenting techniques to try before breakfast

Don’t underestimate the power of a good hug.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

First-time dads and moms are getting older—but for different reasons

A new study shows the average age of first-time dads is up more than three years since the 1970s.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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