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To my sister who had kids before me: I’m sorry I didn’t get it

Now that I'm thinking back on it, I really had no clue about these 10 things.

Motherhood Is: Being home alone with a baby wondering how to fill the hours

Motherhood can be spectacularly boring.

No increased risk of miscarriage from Covid vaccination, says new study

The findings show that getting vaccinated in the first trimester is safe.

Your first day of school is a first for me, too

I've been acting fine with it this whole time, but to be honest, it tugs at my heart knowing how fleeting your youth is.

Montessori at home: 7 ways to prepare your child for preschool

1. Learning starts at home.

15 money-saving tips to help parents budget for back to school season

Going back to school doesn't have to be expensive.

7 Montessori-inspired ways to have a smoother morning with your kids

These tips will help your stressful mornings without impeding on your kids' independence.

7 Montessori-inspired ways to have a smoother morning with your kids

These tips will help your stressful mornings without impeding on your kids' independence.

30+ activities your kids can do instead of homework

Too much homework for kids can be harmful. Here are other ways for your children to learn at home.

Create the perfect reading nook for your child with 6 simple steps

If you've been searching for some inspo to create the perfect reading nook for your child (and you), we've got you covered!

14 best LEGO storage containers and tables to organize your kids’ ever-growing collection

Your feet (and kiddos) will thank you.

Day in the life of an exclusively pumping mama

10 kid-friendly breakfasts that are as easy as they are delicious

You will fear neither breakfast nor Mondays after checking out these tasty morning meals.

12 best reusable food containers for your kid’s lunches

From stainless steel bento boxes to reusable silicone bags, we've got the waste-free, non-toxic food containers you're looking for, mama.

15 vegetarian school lunch ideas kids will gobble up

Need some plant-free lunch ideas to take to school? We got you, mama.

Mothers are burned out because they carry an entire broken society on their backs

More than ever before, mothers are being asked to do the labor of an entire community—without any load being lightened.

4 simple ways to ease that back-to-school stress, mama

2. Know that some things can wait.

Please enjoy Kristen Bell’s story of the time Dax Shepard removed her clogged milk duct

In her newest podcast, Kristen Bell gives props to Dax Shepard for doing what he needed to do.

What went viral this week: Quadruplets, back-to-school confusion + a baking fail

What a week, mama!

The best bottles for breastfed babies–and when you should introduce one

If your breastfed baby is refusing the bottle, here's what you need to know.