Life

Embracing my ‘fire’—even if it embarrasses my teen

Just the other day my son said, “You know, Mom, I’m generally not embarrassed by you.”

It’s science: Wanting to ‘eat’ your baby makes you a better parent

Go ahead and nibble on your baby's cheeks. Research says it makes you an even better parent.

Cat’s cradle: Life lessons from the family game closet 

She made a nest in that closet among the broken jump ropes, deflated basketballs, unstrung tennis rackets, and 20-year-old coats.

10 summer-ready jeans that aren’t too baggy, too balloon-like or too hot (except in the good way)

No matter your warm weather jam, these summer jeans styles fuse laidback wearability with a healthy dose of freshness.

Spring’s yellow: A wistful season of beginnings and endings

As color blooms back into the city and the cold wanes, I feel a familiar sadness take hold. Every year, the same deep heartache.

Sometimes Mother’s Day is complicated—just like motherhood

Mother’s Day is just that—a day. It is not motherhood. 

How AI can be a parenting tool for teachable moments

A mom of three and Microsoft engineer shares how she uses AI tools with her own family—and how they help relieve some of her mental load.

Gentle ways to wean off the pacifier or thumb-sucking, from a pediatric dentist

Breaking the habit doesn’t have to be harsh.

Barre with a C-section scar: My body may be different—but it’s stronger than ever

I check my heart rate; higher, but still normal. I’m shaking. I’m doing it. I’m different. I’m the same.

Mother’s Day without a mom is hard, but I don’t regret going no-contact with my toxic mom

Not having my mother in my life makes me a better one.

To my partner: One day, we’ll miss all of this

But right now we have all this. All this beauty. All this wonder. All this joy. Right at our fingertips.

Yes, my 2-year-old does chores

I’m teaching her responsibility all with the goal of ultimately showing her that families (and communities) work best when everyone does their part.

Hyperemesis gravidarum specialist argues for greater investment in women’s health

Dr. Marlena Fejzo’s discovery of the gene that causes extreme morning sickness spurred the launch of a new clinic specializing in its treatment.

Breaking bigger: The messy business of expanding your heart

In watching my firstborn love on my newborn, the swell of joy broke my heart ever-so-slightly bigger, again.

Playing ‘Memory Keeper’ for your kids is a bittersweet job

I never predicted the pressure I’d feel to catalog every important moment of my child’s life

My birth story highlighted a critical reality: Black women need strong advocates

The constant advocating throughout my birth experience was exhausting.

To the mom who is running after her kid(s)—and runs a business, too… I see you

The tug-of-war between being a present mother and successful business owner is far from smooth–but it is possible. These 31 mothers from the Dreamers & Doers collective share their encouragement and support to those facing this common challenge.

I don’t need my barista to ask if I want more children

She doesn’t know what I am going through, and no woman should have to be continually put in a position to defend or explain her reproductive health with total strangers.