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breastfeeding is not easy: mom breastfeeding child

One mama’s honest post about breastfeeding: “It sure didn’t feel worth it to me”

These are the reasons I will never try to override someone's struggles with the idea that it might get better or one day might be worth it. Because in the moment, it sure doesn’t feel like it.

Updated Apr. 29, 2022
mom holding baby thinking you made me a mom

To the one who made me a mother—thank you

You defined an entirely new meaning of love for me—a love that makes the oceans tremble. A love that makes the wind sing. A love that fills me with the grit and the glory to be your mother.

Updated May. 16, 2023
Mom and toddler standing on a dock

11 beach cover ups under $30 that we’ll be wearing all summer long

Flowy, comfortable and oh-so-flattering, we nominate these the official uniform of summer.

Updated May. 17, 2024
stop nagging chores: young child doing dishes

I’m sick of nagging my kids to do their chores—5 things I’m trying instead

Nagging my kids to do their chores makes me feel like I'm failing. Like I must be doing something wrong. 

Updated Apr. 27, 2022
newborn clothing: mother kissing baby

Packing away my baby’s clothes is necessary—but it breaks my heart 

Because though I love watching you grow, my baby, I wasn't prepared for how quickly it would happen.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
sleep training: mother sitting on floor holding baby

Sleep training didn’t work for us, and that’s OK

Admitting that my child isn't the best sleeper actually made me a happier mom.

Updated Nov. 23, 2022
Gender disappointment: A high angle view of an unrecognizable pregnant woman resting on her couch while she looks at ultrasound photos of her baby

Gender disappointment is real—and if you feel it, you’re not alone

Acknowledging disappointment about your baby’s sex is still pretty taboo in parenting circles.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
husband and wife sitting on couch

Dear Husband: Don’t forget that I am always on your team

Even when we don’t see eye to eye. We are in this together.

Updated Nov. 29, 2022
Kate Pearson: Chrissy Metz's character standing alone with hands clasped

Kate Pearson’s depiction of plus-size motherhood is the narrative we need and deserve

Kate Pearson has never promised fat people, mothers, or fat mothers that we can “have it all” (because who can, really?). But she’s shown us that we can get darn close.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
mom's post about her baby turning one

This mom’s post about her baby turning one is giving us all the feels

Because as much as we wish time would slow down sometimes, the honest truth is that it goes by so very fast and in the blink of an eye, our babies are all grown up.

Updated Jan. 20, 2023
tweens: two tweens smiling

Raising a tween is hard—but so is being a tween

If you’re raising a tween, give yourself and your child a little grace.

Updated Jan. 05, 2023
not alone: mother and child crying

Woke up wanting to push the restart button? You’re not alone, mama

And it doesn’t make you any less of a mother. It just makes you human.

Updated Nov. 29, 2022
couple sitting on steps leading to beach

Take the trip: In praise of a vacation without your kids

Time away from your kids isn’t selfish and you shouldn’t feel guilty. You deserve it. You need it. 

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
mama and baby lying on bed

One mama’s moving post about bounce-back culture: “We’re growing forward”

Slowly. And giving ourselves the patience and grace that we deserve along the way.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
mom of autistic child: mom holding son

10 things I’ve learned as a mom to an autistic child

Being the mom of an autistic child isn't easy, but here's 10 things I've learned that have helped us navigate this journey a little easier. 

Updated Apr. 14, 2022
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