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Being a SAHM during the summer can be so hard—so I came up with a plan

Plan, prepare—but also be flexible. I think that's my new summer mantra.

Updated Jun. 07, 2024

Hold on tight, mama. This is one wild ride.

“A mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s.”

Updated Jul. 05, 2023

5 reasons I’m happy to (still!) breastfeed my toddler

Everyone's going to have an opinion, but in the end the best thing we can do is simply do what's best for our little ones.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Mama’s little helper:How to promote helping behavior in your toddler

Want your child to help out more with everyday tasks? It's all in the timing.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

When your child doesn’t listen, remember: You’re still a good mom

I’m here to tell you: Me, too. And I understand.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

I am not a perfect mom but I am a ‘good enough’ mom

Sometimes I buy big bags of organic carrots and sometimes I declare it ‘pizza night!’ I am good enough at nutrition.

Updated Jan. 27, 2023

How to safely avoid bug bites + apply bug spray to kids

Itchy red bug bites may seem like an unavoidable part of summer, but there are some ways to avoid them.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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Drowning doesn’t look like drowning—here’s what parents need to look for

Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.

Updated Nov. 08, 2021

Be your child’s parent, not their BFF

Kids will have the opportunity to have many friends over their lifetime. But they only have one Mom and one Dad.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Dear husband, you’re working hard, too–I see you

Sometimes I forget to tell you I see all that you do, and how much I love you for it.

Updated Jun. 30, 2023

We only have 18 summers together with our kids

But I'm determined to make the most of it.

Updated Jun. 06, 2025

Glennon Doyle’s quotes on being a mother will speak directly to your soul

You might have a hard time getting through these without crying.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

The powerful way to help your child feel loved—especially when life gets busy

Here's a practice you can adopt to help you shine your love in a way that makes it land right in your child's heart.

Updated May. 18, 2021

7 mom-founded companies that are making it their mission to help other moms

When mothers are a force for change, there is no stopping us.

Updated May. 04, 2021

8 illustrators who capture the ups and downs of motherhood

Sometimes, you just have to laugh at the comedy that is being a parent.

Updated May. 04, 2021

Not sure about cloth diapers? 4 reasons to consider a switch

Here's why so many moms swear by cloth diapers.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Watch this brave woman save a family from a house fire

And then go check your smoke detectors.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022
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Mama, I see you making Christmas magic while stretching every dollar

Even when we didn't have a home and she didn't have a job, my mom made Christmas magical.

Updated Oct. 29, 2024
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