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I took CBD and it made me a more present, less anxious mom

In some ways, I'm an unlikely person to be jumping on the CBD bandwagon. I don't even drink alcohol anymore. But (like a lot of moms) I do deal with anxiety and have a lot of difficulty falling and staying asleep.

Royal baby name bets: There’s a new name on the radar with an American twist

More than half of new moms aren’t getting the mental health support they need

Recognizing this problem may be the first step in changing it.

Danielle on falling in love with her son after postpartum depression

I never imagined there would be a way out. If there’s one thing I’d like any struggling mother to hear, it’s that there IS a way out. You won’t be in the darkness forever, and you are not alone.

I cried for 2 weeks after I stopped breastfeeding my toddler

This is what helped me take care of myself as I navigated the weaning experience.

There’s joy in motherhood—even when there is no ‘balance’

Balance is not a destination, it's a practice. A practice of recognizing our choices.

How Montessori teachers get kids to clean up their toys

They tried it. And it works.

Why Montessori teachers don’t use time-outs

Is it punishment or consequences that get children to behave? Not necessarily.

Kim Kardashian threw a CBD baby shower for baby #4

The shower-goers made their own CBD-infused bath salts, took part in meditations and sound baths and tried various forms of CBD. Guests included Paris Hilton, Chrissy Teigen and of course, Kim's fam.

Sometimes I really miss my life before kids

You're not a bad mom for thinking, I miss just being me. And you'd be surprised how many of us have thought that exact same thing.

How reading to NICU babies can benefit moms in a big way

It's not just good for baby.

This powerful video from Google shows women experiencing infertility they’re not alone

"Being a mom is hard work. Becoming one is, too."

Infant rocking sleepers from multiple brands are being recalled weeks after Fisher-Price

What parents need to know.

Most parents feel like they’re failing during first year of parenthood

Way too many parents are internalizing blame they don't deserve.

The powerful documentary ‘One More Shot’ captures infertility on film like never before

Time to fire up Netflix.

This image depicting human milk ducts went viral—but for the wrong reasons

Though it's anatomically incorrect, it still sparks a discussion of empowerment.

Amazon Prime is getting even faster with free one-day shipping

One day shipping will soon be the new default, mama.

Born before 1989? You might need another measles vaccination

Back in the day, one shot was the standard protocol, but one shot of the MMR vaccine isn't as effective as two.

The magic of being a #girlmom ✨

Raising you to be strong is magic. Teaching you to be kind is magic. Encouraging you to rest is magic. Witnessing you embrace who you truly are is magic.

Overwhelmed? This simple solution can help.