Sleep

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.

The relentless exhaustion of motherhood is real—and temporary

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

Create the best sleep environment for baby with these 8 tips

2. Set the thermostat for sweet dreams.

Motherhood is: Your heart forever walking around outside of you

Know that because you've given me the honor of motherhood, this relationship has tied our hearts together for eternity.

Motherhood is: Hearing a baby cry even when your baby isn’t around

I even hear things when there’s nothing to be heard. Like the baby crying when I’m in the shower and she’s sleeping

Motherhood is: Being brave even when you’re terrified

You will wake up every day a little bit braver than the day before. You’ve got this, mama.

10 crucial habits that help baby (and parents!) get better sleep

Adopt these 10 sleep habits with your child from birth to help you establish a strong foundation for sleep.

Why being a mom is enough

Discover the beauty of motherhood and why it's fulfilling on its own. Celebrate your role as a mom and find joy in everyday moments.

Motherhood is: Wishing I could pause time and keep you this small just a little bit longer

I don't want you to grow up.

Want baby to sleep better at night? Try more tummy time, say researchers

Why play in the day can lead to restful nights.

I want my son to know that crying is not a sign of weakness

When my husband lost his job and then finally found a new one after three long months, he sat on our coffee table with our kids and cried.

Why do mothers become invisible after giving birth?

We're not just a uterus. We're not just a lifeline to a new and precious soul. We're mothers. And we need someone to make sure we're okay, too.

You know your baby better than Google, mama

My daughter's failure to acquiesce to so-called expert advice heralded the beginning of a new way of living, for both of us. One that strives to work with her needs, rather than struggle against them.

Motherhood is: Wondering ‘When will I feel like myself again?’

The truth is, your definition of "myself" will change during this time.

Motherhood changed for me with these 6 words

Wise men and women have been telling us for centuries that the present moment is all there is. We don't have yesterday anymore, and tomorrow is not yet here. This second is literally all we have.

I planned everything about becoming a mom—and then I actually became one

Just weeks prior, I had everything planned so precisely. Things that pertained not just to the infancy stage I was so freshly experiencing now, but things that I had no right to plan, as I wouldn't truly understand them for months and some even years.

Why I fight to prioritize my self-care

Inspired by my nurse, this is my motherhood mantra: To care for others, I must care for myself.

Many babies don’t sleep through the night as soon as parents expect, study says

It’s one of the most common, and often frustrating questions moms of…