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The absence of villages has made us think we need to handle motherhood alone—but we don’t

I was alone. Doing it by myself because I COULD. But it wasn't as fun as I thought it would be. I didn't do it as well. And I felt lonely.

5 positive parenting techniques that help parents get back some free time

It's easier than you might think, mama.

Motherhood is: Worrying about why my baby can’t fall asleep

Do you want me to lay next to you? Do you want me to tell you one more story? Do you feel more peaceful when I'm with you as you drift off to sleep?

The relentless exhaustion of motherhood is real—and temporary

Your children are loved, and you’re doing one heck of a job, mama.

A Boise nurse working New Year’s Eve delivered the first baby of 2019–her own

Baylee Swift unexpectedly welcomed her daughter as the first baby to be born in that hospital in 2019.

Washington state just rolled out an awesome paid leave plan 👏

It's one of the best state-level family leave plans America has seen yet

Hilary Duff asked Instagram for colic advice–and they responded with support

"Unfortunetly [sic], no tricks," one mama wrote. "It just ends one day for no apparent reason. So sorry you're going through it. But, it isn't forever. Promise."

Serena Williams reminds us that we can grow in 2019 (while holding growing babies)

"Anything is possible."

11 new baby products you’ll want in 2019

From compact double strollers to a rocking travel crib!

DIY: New Year’s Eve Decor

Little Miss Party Planner helps us ring in the new year with an easy DIY.

Sarah on checking in to a psychiatric unit for postpartum depression

"My crying was endless. The daydreams of being childless and carefree overwhelmed me. Then the anxiety made it impossible for me to think of anything other than how I could cease to exist."

10 Sweater Dresses for Pregnancy

Sweater dresses you'll want to wear all winter long.

The Preventing Maternal Deaths Act is signed into law 👏

This could save new mothers' lives.

Cardi B breastfeeding in her video was a great way to end 2018

Go Cardi!

The mental load of motherhood was very real this year

2018 is our year, mamas. 2018 looks beautiful—so shiny and bright—full of promise and hope.

Why the FDA is urging parents to stop using teething necklaces

What parents need to know.

What parents need to know about AFM—the polio-like illness affecting children

Six facts about Acute Flaccid Myelitis, mama.

Feeling grateful ❤️

The Backstory Behind That Rachel McAdams Pumping Photo

Well Rounded's weekly links are here!

Create the best sleep environment for baby with these 8 tips

2. Set the thermostat for sweet dreams.