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Dear husband, I don’t thank you enough for all that you do

When I put a pillow over my head and try to pretend it’s your turn to get up, I should stop and thank you for all the (many!) times you’ve comforted her at night.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

My husband took over bedtime—and we ALL became happier

Watching you guys together (I can’t help but peek in to see the girls roar with laughter every time they tackle you in their mismatched PJs) makes me fall more in love with you every night.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Dear America—ALL parents deserve paid leave

And we shouldn’t have to feel guilty for wanting this precious time with our baby. Or selfish for wanting to still get paid during this time.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Dear husband: I love watching you be a father

I am SO happy for our children, because they have the gift of you.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Dear society: Dads know what they’re doing. Let’s let them do it.

The “bumbling dad joke” is a huge disservice to these amazing fathers. 

Updated Mar. 15, 2022

Having children saved my life

I didn’t care about prestige. All I cared about was my little girl.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

What partners can do: 5 ways to support mom + baby in the 4th trimester

Dads truly make the difference—in breastfeeding, birth recovery and baby’s happiness.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Top 10 reasons the #DadLife rules—according to my kids

#7—Dads get to drive a mini-van. *Get* to? We’ll take it, I guess.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

8 ways I make the most of my time with my child—and how you can, too

#4—Leave your work day at the door.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

To my husband: You make me a better mother

Keep calm and watch SportsCenter. You deserve it. 

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Wellness Spotlight: Joey Gonzalez

Barry’s Bootcamp’s CEO is half of the hottest daddy duo in Hollywood. Here’s how he stays healthy.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

My husband doesn’t ‘babysit’

I cringe when someone congratulates me on getting my husband to babysit—as though he isn’t also their parent.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

The ultimate Father’s Day gift guide—something for every man

We don’t always thank each other, but this Father’s Day, as James Taylor says—“We want to stop. And thank you, baby.”

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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