motherhood emotions

I thought my second child would be easier than my first—but I’m struggling

Here's why having a second child can be so challenging.

Housekeeping is not motherhood

Your success as a mother is not defined by domestic duties.

Dear firstborn—thanks for showing me the way

You are the incredible gift who gave me my cherished title of ‘mother.’

I pulled out my childhood toys for my kids—and it was magical

Letting go as a parent, and witnessing my children as themselves, transported me back to my own childhood.

8 ways mamas can stop doomscrolling and feel better, fast

We're telling you this with love, mama: Put down your phone. Please.

Moms deserve a gold medal for pandemic multitasking

But just because moms can stretch to this extent, does not mean we should long-term.

To the mama whose baby was diagnosed with failure to thrive, I see you

Failure to thrive does not mean you are failing as a mom.

This is my secret weapon for dealing with mom rage

Sometimes we scream because we don't feel heard. Sometimes we scream because the stress inside feels like it has to come out. Sometimes we scream because the physical demands of motherhood are so heavy that we have to moan and find a way to give voice to the struggle.

I became a mom at 38 and have no regrets

Being an older mom can be incredibly freeing.

I never wanted to be a mother—and then I got pregnant

Motherhood doesn't define me.

What I learned in my second year as a mom

I became a more confident mom in the second year of motherhood

The mama milestone I will *never* forget

My daughter got her first period and it was emotional for me.

It takes a village to raise a baby, but mine was quarantined

Going through PPD has been tremendously challenging. As has been raising a newborn. Doing it without my village makes those challenges feel overwhelmingly impossible.

My family has learned how to slow down—and we’re not going back

As the world as we knew it ground to a halt, life had a way of bringing everything into perspective.

Being a working parent is hard—being a working parent during quarantine feels impossible

The biggest takeaway of these last several weeks is the importance of making intentional choices—at work and at home.

My Black family is safer in quarantine than in normal life

It shouldn't be this way.

7 simple things you can do right now if you’re feeling overwhelmed

6. Write down your ta-da list.

Letting go of perfection helped me be a better mother

We ask so much of ourselves. We ask too much of ourelves.

A very important letter for new mamas

Listen, mom-guilt is a dirty liar. Yes, it's your job to fill your little human's needs, but you matter too. Don't forget to take care of yourself. Hang out with friends, take a drive blaring 90's hip hop or shower without interruptions—trust me, you'll be a better person (and mom) because of it.

My firstborn, I know it’s been a hard adjustment

My boy, I'm so proud. Proud of the way you've adapted to your new role.