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Motherhood is: Listening to ‘Baby Shark’ over and over (and over) again

The tune can calm my toddler's tantrum and soothe my newborn's cries—I can't deny its power.

Motherhood is: Wishing I could freeze time

No matter how bittersweet it can feel, watching you grow and change daily is a reminder of how incredibly lucky I am to have you. We were never meant to live in this moment forever despite how many times we'd like to.

Hyperemesis gravidarum is about so much more than just morning sickness

Nausea in pregnancy is common, however, HG is an entirely different beast.

Beyoncé went to Target and the internet loved it

Chrissy Teigen's tweet was amazing.

Loraine on postpartum depression and who saved her life

You see, I was of the mindset that such illnesses were either faked or for the weak of heart. How could I, a strong, independent black woman, and postpartum depression possibly be associated in any way?

What medication can I take while pregnant?

We break it down for you, mama.

Work will always be there, but my babies won’t always be this small

But as we reach this place where things are chaotically calm, I realize that while I could make space for those things (and I do in some respects), that I choose my children. With no self-judgment and no second guesses and no comparing myself to other women.

10 steps for decluttering the Marie Kondo way

What to do after you're done binge-watching her show.

Amy Smart opens up about her 5-year infertility journey: ‘I didn’t know if I was going to be a parent’

Her journey to motherhood involved incrementally considering and becoming comfortable with options she hadn't previously entertained. At each step, Smart told herself, "I have to become more flexible and become more open to different ways of creating a child."

Why having a conversation about bullying can help keep your kids safe at school

We instinctively want to protect our children from the bad things in this world and while we can't be there all the time, one of the ways we can do just that is to become vocal advocates for comprehensive school safety in our own communities.

9 ways to teach your kids to trust their instincts about food

The best way to teach our kids to eat well is to encourage them to trust themselves too; to listen to their bodies' cues about hunger, fullness and comfort.

5 bottle-feeding myths we want to clear up

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Having a group text saved my motherhood

When my kids were babies and even into toddlerhood, I texted my friends every day.

Motherhood is: Taking care of a toddler while recovering from a C-section

And being kind to yourself along the way.

3 simple steps to lessen the mental load of motherhood this year

I believe every mother can have a more fulfilling, joyful year.

I want to be a stay-at-home mom AND a working mom

Because my children are important to me, and my work is important to me.

More moms than ever before have arrived in Congress—and we can’t wait to see what they do

They're bringing a much-needed new perspective to the American government.

Marie Kondo’s new Netflix show will inspire every parent to declutter

I cried.

Positive parenting FTW

True life: I have to remind myself to take a break from motherhood

When you take a break, you are communicating to yourself something profound and lovely: You are important too, mama.