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I want to be taken care of, too

And here’s how you can do just that. 

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

The Brits have the perfect solution for new-motherhood loneliness

The British approach prenatal classes totally differently. And brilliantly.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

My son is already becoming my caretaker—and it’s both heartbreaking and inspiring

My autoimmune disease asks a lot of my son.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Coming to peace with serving Eggos on paper plates

I literally wrote a book on entertaining. Now I’m a fan of reheating chicken nuggets. ?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

10 ways breastfeeding moms should get better support in the U.S.

Hint, hint employers and policymakers...

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

To the new mama who feels so alone—and so needed—at the same time

I know that you are tired and lonely and really just want to be clean with clothes that fit.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

I don’t ‘have it all’—but I do have everything I ever wanted

And what is “having it all” anyway? ?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

My mom friends are my rocks—here are 5 essential qualities I look for

There is no one else, not even my adoring partner, who understands the emotional roller coaster that is daily life with small children.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

These 3 words changed the way I parent—and made me kinder to myself, too

And made me realize I had been a bully.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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To my wife—thank you for breastfeeding our child

The way you’ve taken on breastfeeding like a champ has me beaming with pride.

Updated Jul. 21, 2022

I Nursed My Son For 5 ½ Years

Six things this mama learned while nursing her toddlers.

Updated Dec. 07, 2022

The awesome husband checklist: Before vs. after kids ✅

Before kids: Confesses his love for me. After kids: Says, “I will clean up this puke.”

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

How a Chef Pumps at Work

Not all breastfeeding mom journeys look the same.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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