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Once and for all: Having a working mom doesn’t hurt kids, research shows

The benefits kids receive from working or home-based parents basically equal out.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

The top 9 nursery items on Amazon that parents are loving right now

Adding to the shopping cart like ✔️✔️✔️

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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The mental load of motherhood is what I didn’t fully expect

It’s no wonder we’re tired. We feel ALL THE THINGS, and it’s utterly exhausting.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Why I Stopped Breastfeeding

This mom tells how doctor's orders derailed her nursing plans.

Updated Apr. 26, 2022

How to decorate a warm, family home—like a minimalist

2. Encourage green thumbs ?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

How to Create a Pumping-Friendly Environment at your Work

6 tips to help you keep breastfeeding as a working mom.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

How much I gained in two pregnancies

The next time you look in the mirror, remember, you are so very lucky to have gained so much.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Today was the magical unicorn mom day I really, really needed

Everything lined up so nicely—everyone was in happy moods, there was lots of cooperation, people listened, plans worked, the weather was perfect, etc.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

To the mama who recently stopped breastfeeding

Congrats to you! Because whether you hit your goals or not—in my eyes (and hopefully yours, too) you succeeded.

Updated Apr. 26, 2022

How I kissed my mommy guilt goodbye

And focused on what REALLY matters.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

I’m not a better mom than you because of my lifestyle. (And vice-versa.)

“I had a great mom because she only fed us organic food.” — No adult ever

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

‘Wow, you sure have your hands full’

I chose these kids and I chose this life.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Bedtime is the one thing I’m strict about

Bedtime is what keeps me going. ?

Updated Oct. 01, 2022

Carson Daly’s announcement shows dads want work-life balance, too

“I’ve decided waking up with my family is what’s most important right now.”

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

I’ll never ‘have it all’ and I’m 100% okay with that

This life would blow the mind of teenage-version me. 

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Why snuggling your baby = happy big kids

We doubt you need another excuse to love on that baby—but here’s a big one anyway.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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An honest look at why I work from home

Some families simply need a second income to make ends meet.

Updated Jan. 07, 2022

The unexpected gifts that came along with my daughter’s special needs

You quickly put things in perspective and learn what really matters.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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