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toddler in front of a sheet pan of macarons

10 positive phrases to help your kids eat less sugar

Steer kids toward healthier eating without a power struggle.

Updated Apr. 20, 2022
mom kissing a baby while her toddler snuggles her

Brianne on being terrified to be home alone with her baby

I was definitely not feeling too great myself, and I was supposed to keep an eye on this little thing 24/7? Everything felt so overwhelming.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022
little girl sick in bed- mom is sick

To the mama whose entire family is sick (including herself)

If Mom goes down, you have to call for reinforcements. Heck, even if Mom doesn't go down, call for reinforcements.

Updated Nov. 21, 2022
Amy Schumer holding her newborn son

Amy Schumer shares just how difficult IVF can be

"We are freezing my eggs and figuring out what to do to give Gene a sibling," shares Schumer in a super honest Instagram post.

Updated Jan. 12, 2022
mom holding baby in a pool after water birth

New research on water births could see more mothers asking for them in hospitals

Would you choose or did you have a water birth, mama?

Updated Sep. 29, 2022
child taking medicine

This year’s flu is setting hospital records: What parents need to know

The goods news? There are ways to minimize your child's chances of catching the flu.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

Here’s how I’m taking care of myself this year

By caring for myself I will be a better mama, a more loving wife and a happier human.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
mom watching baby sleep practicing gentle sleep training

Gentle sleep training saved my marriage

We knew that if we wanted to give our kids the best parents they could get, they needed well-rested parents that poured into each other.

Updated Oct. 04, 2022
woman standing on a beach

This is the year I take better care of myself

The truth is, when I don't take care of myself, I can't take care of anyone else.

Updated Jan. 20, 2022
mom and son smiling in a selfie - an essay on postpartum anxiety

Brittany on postpartum anxiety and passive suicidal thoughts

"I felt like my child was someone else’s and I was just babysitting. I told my husband, family and friends right away."

Updated Sep. 28, 2022
woman eating an acai bowl

5 ways to clean up your pregnancy diet, according to a nutritionist

Simple, but key changes to make to your prenatal diet.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022
mom holding a baby for the camera - an essay on depression and anxiety during pregnancy

Jessica on depression and anxiety during pregnancy

I was disconnected from the baby and her kicking made me furious. Isolation and shame overwhelmed me. Where was this pregnancy glow I had been promised?   

Updated Sep. 28, 2022
pregnant woman doing yoga

Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy? 5 prenatal fitness myths, debunked

The truth is that exercising during pregnancy has a whole host of benefits, so skipping it because you've heard otherwise may not be the best bet.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022
Tiiu with baby- postpartum depression

Tiiu on feeling guilty for the scary thoughts she had about her baby

"I felt so relieved that I’m not alone and there are so many other people who feel the same way."

Updated Oct. 14, 2022
baby in a car seat with a do not touch sign attached

‘Do not touch’ signs, onesies & shoes are the newest way to keep babies healthy during cold season

Considering most people mean well, these cute and creative signs are an easy way to give everyone a refresher on best practices around babies.

Updated Mar. 31, 2022
mom holding swaddled newborn

The complicated problem with ‘baby-friendly’ hospitals

They might not be as 'mom-friendly' as we need them to be.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

Should I call the pediatrician? 12 concerns to look out for, mama

1. If you just feel like something is wrong.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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