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What I want you to know about my child’s peanut allergy

It takes a village—and this village knows how to administer epinephrine.

woman breastfeeding baby in a bed

To my wife—thank you for breastfeeding our child

The way you’ve taken on breastfeeding like a champ has me beaming with pride.

woman with her head in her hands

The mental load of motherhood is what I didn’t fully expect

It’s no wonder we’re tired. We feel ALL THE THINGS, and it’s utterly exhausting.

To the mama who recently stopped breastfeeding

Congrats to you! Because whether you hit your goals or not—in my eyes (and hopefully yours, too) you succeeded.

little girl with eyes drawn on her arms and giving a thumbs up

How my strong-willed child is changing me—for the better

They say that parenting is all about picking your battles, but most days I feel as though the battles are picking me.

kids giving dog a bath

Dinner, bath, bedtime: I WILL SURVIVE

Some days, the clock strikes 4:00, and I’m not sure where I’m going to get the energy to make it to my bedtime.

two kids playing on the floor

Dear new mama of two: It gets easier before you even realize it. Believe me.

You’ve got this. I have so much faith in you. It’s all going to get easier; not in a year, not in six months, but next month. Next week. Tomorrow.

mom holding newborn baby

Dear dads: Take the picture

There are certain things you just can’t capture in selfies or posed photos. 

grandma holding a baby to her chest

I finally see you, mom—all the love, sacrifice and selflessness

Thank you doesn’t even come close to expressing how I feel, but I just want you to know I see you now.

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