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Sometimes pregnancy is the worst, so let’s stop romanticizing it
Because not every woman has a “perfect” pregnancy.
Working women still do most of the housework—so why are men saying they now do a lot more?
The annual Women in the Workplace report from Lean In and McKinsey finds diverging perceptions in how women and men see their contributions at home.
I refuse to do my kids’ homework
There is a way to support our children, without taking over.
The problem with ‘gentle parenting?’ It’s not always gentle on mothers
At first blush, gentle parenting seems like the gold star for parenting. But there is another side to the gentle parenting movement that doesn’t often get discussed.
Howling at the moon: How I released chronic stress from parenting and secondary infertility
Finding peace and a surprising new beginning.
The life hacks that enable me to run a business and be there for my family
29 entrepreneurs from the Dreamers & Doers collective share their best tips that help them thrive in work and motherhood—and get somewhere close to balance.
Viral Instagram posts and TikToks show how toxic photo editing apps can be
With a click of a button, we can remove entire sections of our bodies. This has gotten way out of hand.
Here’s to the friends who stick around despite time and distance
These friends matter more than we realize.
The way we raise boys impacts everyone—so it is everyone’s responsibility
The nature vs. nurture debate is strong when it comes to raising boys.
What it’s like to be the mom of a neurodivergent child
I am the mom who wishes some things may be different for her child, but never wishes for a different child.
Understanding my family’s ‘time blindness’ taught me to see
Time blindness is a concept often associated with ADHD—and learning more about it changed the way I view my family.
How did sleepovers become the latest battleground for parents?
While the great debate has many questioning if they are safe or harmful, it seems like more parents are opting for the no sleepover rule.
The bittersweet birthday of a SAHM
You call your mom. She saves you because she’s been here too, and she sees you.
Normalizing maternal exhaustion hid my real problem: Chronic illness
How many mothers, like me, have an underlying health issue that is being ignored and dismissed?
10 wide leg pants that are almost as comfy as pajamas–but look way more polished
After years of squeezing into skintight denim, we're collectively exhaling into a silhouette that actually lets us move.
Is your kid not eating the lunches you pack? Try these tips
An expert behind Feeding Littles—and the new book, “Feeding Littles Lunches”—shares key reasons and smart ideas to try.
This mom’s viral TikTok perfectly sums up ‘default parent resentment’—and yes, it’s REAL
"I am in charge of carrying the mental load simply because I am home more often with them."
Mom shares teacher’s powerful message in viral TikTok: ‘I don’t see their milestones, I see who they are’
I advise you to grab your tissues and prepare for the waterworks before you press play—because this one's gonna hit you hard, mama.