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Charlene’s Desert-Themed Nursery

Well Rounded’s managing editor shows off her shared sibling space.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Dear pregnant mama: Take the nap

Don't question it. Just do it.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

My daughters are growing up—and it’s almost too bittersweet to handle

Witnessing your children become independent people is exciting, terrifying and sad all at the same time.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Melissa Rauch’s pregnancy announcement and miscarriage reflection help me heal, too

Opening up about miscarriage introduces you to a sisterhood of women—and the more of us who publicly admit it, the better.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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What we should learn from this employer’s response to a worker’s mental health day

For a phrase that has the word “health” in it, mental health is all too often overlooked as a vital component of wellness.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022
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Sometimes what you need is a break—even from your own business

It’s OK to build a business that makes you proud. It’s also OK to walk away from it when you need. 

Updated Apr. 25, 2022

30 vintage baby boy names that deserve comebacks

Can’t you just imagine how cute a little guy named Morris would be?!

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

I could have had freedom—instead, I had kids

Instead all of that—I have these three little gifts that I wouldn’t trade for all the money, flat stomachs and lazy weekends in the world.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

What do I need for baby #2, dear friends and family? Your help.

Visitors—I need you to bring me coffee and let me shower. ☕?

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Do you sneak Netflix time? (So do lots of moms, survey reveals)

Moms watching shows while doing all the other stuff moms have to do makes perfect sense. #multitasking

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

New studies: Drinking coffee helps you live longer and WHAT ☕️

Drinking a cup of coffee could be the key to living to see our great-grandchildren. ☕️

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

11 creative gift ideas for children—that aren’t toys

After much thought and deliberation, I had to find a polite way to put a stop to all the toys and—believe it or not—our family and friends thought it was the best idea ever.

Updated Jul. 11, 2017

To the new mama facing another exhausting night—this, too, shall pass

You start to wonder whether you will ever have any time to yourself. Then, one day, you do.

Updated Jul. 06, 2022
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New Mom Summer Nutrition Hacks

10 tips for eating healthy in the heat.

Updated Dec. 15, 2021
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The one thing moms need most this summer: A BREAK ☀️

Who needs a summer vacation the most? Moms. (No kids allowed.)

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

My family’s big summer plans: Do nothing

After realizing I’m in my third trimester, have a 3 year old and an 18 month old *and* don’t want to go broke this summer—I decided to take the perfection-planning-pressure off completely.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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