Life

A letter to my firstborn before your sibling arrives

We’re stepping out of our old life into a new one. I’m excited to add another to our family, but I'm grieving, too.

First-time mamas reach milestones, too—right alongside their baby

We are growing up together by experiencing the same moments from two very different lenses.

‘My life is a freaking circus’

If we’re so distracted by the loud noises and flashing lights in our own minds, we won’t have enough headspace to even realize that we’re suffering or struggling.

My introverted child doesn’t need to be ‘fixed’

Why do we think children have to be social to be happy?

Our family does ‘trips instead of gifts’ for the holidays—and it has been life-changing

Trips don't have to be fancy vacations; they can also include outings that are closer to home.

The dark truth about what really happens to your online returns

Your online returns might not be headed where you think they are.

To improve moms’ health, we must focus on social determinants

As moms, we’re often told how important it is to take good care of ourselves through eating, exercising, and getting enough sleep. But some of the biggest forces that determine our health are out of our control. 

What to do if your child has a ‘difficult’ teacher

Sometimes sticking with the thing that feels really difficult is the best course of action.

This CEO got hooked on the thrill of vintage shopping—now she’s overhauling the industry

The average person wears something just seven times before it goes in the trash — Shilla Kim-Parker wants to fix that.

Having a Black Ariel shows that representation isn’t just important—it’s attainable

It's a reminder that all we ever have to do is show up as our authentic selves—and believe that the rest will fall into place.

Traveling with extended family is a delightful challenge—here’s how to make it even better

These are the family vacations that stick with you.

Are childcare swaps the future of childcare?

I believe swapping care can allow families—and specifically mothers—to connect with their communities and thrive in ways they couldn’t before. 

Are you a ‘scrunchy mom?’ TikTok’s parenting trend is all the rage

This judgment-free and balanced approach to motherhood is the breath of fresh air we all could use. 

It’s time for employers to stop penalizing parents who take paid family leave

Paid family leave has made me a better leader, teammate, and more passionate human.

How to build an intentional morning routine to help find yourself again

Because motherhood is often a rush—but that doesn't mean you have to get lost in the thick of it.

Does praising ‘real’ celebrity bodies actually help normalize regular ‘real’ bodies?

My fear is that we as a society have gotten so acclimated to hiding behind filters and only sharing the staged versions of ourselves, that we forgot how being genuine and authentic is not a revolution, but a normalcy.

Channeling Stuart Smalley: How morning ‘mirror mantras’ have changed my entire day

Mirror mantras have empowered me to use my voice.

Here’s to the grandmothers who have shaped generations of women and mothers

In light of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, I am reminded of the passing of my own grandmother and the importance of grandmothers all across the globe.