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Dear husband: Thank you for having faith in me

Even when I didn’t always have faith in myself. ?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

6 New (or Nearly New) Pregnancy Books That Make Life Better

The most helpful (and humorous) pregnancy books of the year.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Tidying up with kids ✨: How motherhood changed Marie Kondo’s KonMari philosophy

What “sparks joy” for a kid may not do the same for you...

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Cool Treats For Pregnant Women This Summer

Delicious and sweet ways to stay cool this summer.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

The mental load of motherhood can be lighter—really

Yes, the experts say it really is that simple. Here’s where to start...

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Affirmations for the ‘good enough’ mom

I choose to love and care for my children from a place of abundance, not of lack.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

This therapist mom’s secret to dealing with tantrums ✔️

It’s good to have some professional insight. But, sheesh, toddlers are tough.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Why meditating with your baby is a good idea

mindbodygreen’s founder lets us in for a soothing session.

Updated Dec. 07, 2021

Babies don’t make in-law relationships easier—but they can make them better

Nothing makes you bond with your mother-in-law like love for a new baby. 

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Advice for the mama on a mission to build her village from the ground up

Friendship can be built one shared Target run at a time...

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

The bittersweet pull and tug of being needed—so needed

Sometimes my daughter needs me a bit *too* much. But I know these days will end.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Brittany and Jason Aldean’s baby name struggle has parents saying ‘SAME’

Thankfully a Nameberry pro gave us some pointers on finding a solution. ?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

You don’t deserve all that guilt, mama

Don’t hold on to guilt for dear life, because there are so many better things worth holding on to.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Travel or have a baby? 7 reasons I chose BOTH

“If you think a colored play space is good for a kid’s imagination, just imagine what running around the Taj Mahal could do.”

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
Mom on a mission: I only have time for real, meaningful friendships

Mom on a mission: I only have time for real, meaningful friendships

There is no such thing as grudges—no one has time for that! 

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

Mothers—the strongest people around

So the next time someone inevitably asks you how you “do it all” you can say: With my superpower—grit.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Serena Williams’ baby shower is one for the ages

We predict a major boost in “retro baby shower” Pinterest searches!

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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