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Jen on accepting herself as a medicated mommy

After my son was born, all I wanted was sleep. But I was scared of closing my eyes for fear of something happening to him during that time. I couldn’t shut my mind off from all the irrational thoughts running through it.

Melissa Wood’s Pregnancy Style

Bump Envy!

9 ways to help your kids cope with natural disasters

5. Give them control

How to choose the right preschool for your child

There's no one, right answer, and there are no perfect preschools., but there are many great preschools out there that can be "just right" for your child.

Why I got rid of (almost) all of my child’s toys

The problem was that even with all of these toys, she didn't seem to be actually playing with anything!

Serena is an important role model, but Naomi Osaka will be important to my daughter

Osaka's win doesn't diminish William's legacy, but it will inspire mixed-race children everywhere.

Teaching your child the art of happiness

When we speak things aloud, we give them power to shape our hearts and minds. Among all the books and podcasts and articles we read, we often overlook (as I have) the importance of recognizing and speaking aloud when we are simply happy.

Could the key to better play be providing fewer toys?

A recent study gives us some scientific insight.

9 best mommy and me brands

If you're going to twin with your babe, do it in style!

Having a child who’s a “bad” sleeper doesn’t mean you’re parenting wrong

I'm perpetually exhausted and, in fact, am used to living in that state now. Even still, the human mind is quite an amazing thing, and I am constantly teetering on the edge of hope that she'll eventually be a good sleeper.

Simple breathing exercises to prepare your body for labor + delivery

Practice passive diaphragmatic breathing.

Chrissy Teigen shares how her sex life changed after baby #2

It's refreshing to hear for any parent.

This one phrase will change the way you discipline ✔️

9 editor-favorite face masks to indulge your skin (and maybe grant you a few minutes of peace)

Find the one that's right for you!

The New AAP Car Seat Guidelines You Need to Know About

Well Rounded's Weekly Links are Here!

I’m only human—and it’s okay if my kids see that

One of the most important lessons I have learned as a mother is that our children do not need us to be perfect. They need us to love them and to love ourselves.

Sobriety saved my motherhood

The wine culture that social media often promotes might seem to contradict this, but more and more moms are choosing not to drink.

Motherhood is: Wondering how another year has passed by so quickly

I know you are wondering how you got here, how time moved this quickly, how the child you thought would stay little forever is ready to walk away from you for the first time. It's okay to hold on as long as you can. It's okay to reminisce even though you still have so many wonderful years to go.

Beyonce puts motherhood at the top of her list of ‘monumental’ moments from the past year

And it means a lot—to all of us.

Male doctor says female colleagues earn less because they ‘don’t work as hard’

This kind of prejudice against women holds us *all* back.