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I love sleep—but I love my baby more

If having my sweet, sweet baby means saying goodbye to sleep for now, I will gladly surrender it.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Focus, mama: 6 tips that will make you work more efficiently

The best tips for multitasking mamas from the book Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Mindful Meditation for Motherhood

Here's how to tune everyone else out and make some space for yourself.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

5 Stretch Mark Treatments Worth Trying

You got them. So whatcha gonna do about them?

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

San Francisco makes history with fully paid leave for new parents

It’s time for the American government, to recognize paid parental leave as an investment in our future. 

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
mom and dad holding baby at the ocean shoreline

3 ocean getaways with baby

Here’s how to plan your summer beach trip now.

Updated Mar. 22, 2022

5 Qs with Marisa

BUMP ENVY

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

How some stress can help you—and your baby—flourish

Devise the perfect plan to promote motor and social development in your soon-to-be babe.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

15 tricks for squeezing the most out of storytime with your little one

Let your child be in control of turning pages.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Skinny Mom’s southern shrimp and grits

These grits are so creamy and cheesy, you’ll want to serve them up for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Skinny Mom’s Caribbean jerk chicken with mango salsa

The mango salsa in this dish really adds a Caribbean flair. Perfect to serve for an outdoor party.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Totally Married podcaster Elizabeth Laime: How love changes after baby #2

Totally Married is an honest, relateable & funny podcast on marriage in today’s world. Elizabeth takes our questions.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
woman in a yoga pose

How to include your little one into your yoga practice—8 mommy + me poses

Forget the yoga mat, the play mat will do just fine! 

Updated Sep. 20, 2022

A sneak peek at Allyson Downey’s game-changing career guidebook for mamas

How to better manage your nights and weekends—an excerpt from Allyson Downey, founder of weeSpring’s new book.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Moving and the lonely mama: How I survived in a new city

There are several people who are hard to replace: a sensitive OB/GYN, a quality hairstylist, and a loyal friend.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Wellness Spotlight: Chelsa Crowley

Stowaway’s co-founder lets us in on how she stays healthy during pregnancy.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Diaper Backpacks for the Multitasking Mom

Give your parenting style a hands-free makeover with these 8 diaper backpacks.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Cooking for Three

3 steps to ease into cooking for your new family.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021
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