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Carry on, mama warrior

Ever feel like you’re the only one struggling under the weight of motherhood? (Psst, you’re not.)

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Pregnancy Hormones and Exercise

Adapt your workout routine when your pregnancy hormones are raging.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Best Gifts for Toddlers

9 holiday gift ideas for the bigger little one in your life.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Healthy Holiday Food Swaps

Celebrate the holidays (and your pregnancy) with these healthy food swaps.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
simple holiday, sparsely decorated christmas tree

Merry + bright: 9 ways to have a simpler holiday

Simplify simplify simplify.

Updated Jan. 08, 2022

5 Qs with Freda

Bump envy!

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
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Why you should strengthen your core *before* getting pregnant

The best time to learn about and connect to the pelvic floor muscles is ideally before pregnancy.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

New mama, you’re never going to find ‘balance’

You’re not going to feel “caught up” for a very long time. If you accept that—you’ll find new freedom.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
two moms talk about traveling with kids

Traveling with Kids

The Tot’s founders reveal their best tips.

Updated Mar. 22, 2022

5 smart strategies to design a career that works for YOU

The key to having the career of your dreams is defining “success” for yourself.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

5 Qs with Alyson

Bump envy!

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

6 Pregnancy Skincare Don’ts

How to make your skincare regimen safe for baby too.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Working from home? 13 ways to be more inspired in your home office

Tips to make your office the best room in the house. 

Updated Jan. 22, 2022
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9 strategies every parent with an anxious child should try

Try the FEEL Method—freeze, empathize, evaluate—once your child is calm, it’s time to figure out possible solutions. 

Updated Sep. 15, 2022

7 Workout Tools For The New Mom

Space-saving workout gear that won't add to baby's mess.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

How to get your kids out the door in 39 easy steps

I sat down and mapped out a life plan, and so far it looks like I will be late for approximately 15 more years.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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