Life

Watch the sweet moment these formerly conjoined twins see each other for the first time

After a successful 12-hour surgery, these Israeli twins can finally see each other's faces—and it's the SWEETEST.

Viral TikTok shows big brother’s hilarious reaction to newborn sister’s diaper situation

Come for the cuteness, stay for the must-see moment where things go SOUTH.

This comic shows the reality of what postpartum relationships can look like

After having a baby, your relationship with your partner can feel unrecognizable.

After-school restraint collapse is real—this is why your child gets angry with you

It's a subconscious thing.

Less really is more: How to parent like a minimalist

Minimalism is more than just getting rid of all your stuff (although I am on that bandwagon too.) It's about filtering out the noise to focus your energy on what's important.

How to calmly respond when other adults break your parenting boundaries

We can be kind in our approach, yet true to what we believe.

These food subscription services made healthy eating super easy during my pregnancy

They made the nausea and cravings more manageable for me.

I’m a survivor. I’m a NICU mama.

Walking out of the hospital with a NICU baby is a true miracle.​

When all you feel is guilt: A letter to new working moms

A letter to new mamas who are back at work.

It’s science: Cuddling your baby changes their DNA—for the better

TL;DR: parents should never worry that they're hugging a baby too much.

7 ways companies can support new moms on maternity leave

Companies need to stop punishing new mothers for taking maternity leave.

We need to talk about unpaid labor on Labor Day

Because moms are doing a lot more of it.

It’s science: Your kids are learning all the time—school or no school

The whole world is a classroom, and they learn from it every day (so don't stress about those worksheets).

It’s Science: Mama’s voice reduces pain in premature babies

New research shows that when mamas talk, babies are soothed.

5 lies I believed about maternity leave

1. I believed that maternity leave would be a "break."

I am so thankful for this beautiful chaos that is motherhood

Three little kids, a husband, a full time job, a house, a dog, and 1,000 other random things that require my attention—it's a lot. A lot of chaos, a lot of mess, and lot of exhaustion.

14 Halloween costumes that are built around protective face masks

They're adorable *and* safe.

Jade and Tanner Tolbert, parents of 3, have an “intimacy schedule”

Sometimes you have to get creative, and sometimes you have to get organized.