motherhood

How babywearing saved my motherhood

It’s you and your little one, exploring the world together.

In this busy season of life, find solace in the fact that you are *enough,* mama

You are exactly what your child needs.

Why the ‘Black Panther’ film is so important to me and my kids

It’s so much more than a movie to me.

Those little acts you do every day don’t go unnoticed, mama

When you stoop down, brush the hair off her forehead and look her in the eyes as she talks to you—it matters.

Every mama needs her ‘thing’—going to Target by myself is mine

Thank you for always having just what I need—even if I didn’t know I needed it yet.

Mamas should be a little more selfish—here’s why

It’s okay—even necessary— to put yourself first. 

I never thought being a new mom would come with so much anxiety

But I promise you’ll get through it.

New mama: You may not believe you can do this, but I do

You’ve got this.

I needed to fall asleep next to you tonight, my baby

Thank you for asking me to.

To the mama on the plane with the screaming baby—I understand

I’m looking your way not out of judgement, but out of solidarity. I’m looking your way because I sympathize.

The 4 biggest misconceptions about new parenthood

Dear new mom, rest assured you are not alone.

This is why mothers have so much emotional labor

It’s called emotional labor. And mothers have a lot of it.

I’m turning into my mother—and I’m so grateful for that

The truth is, you understand me in a unique way that my husband, children or best girlfriends never will.

10 ways moms are just like Olympic athletes 

9. We endure. We never quit.

Nanobébé launches an incredible new feeding line for preserving breast milk nutrients

Mama can pump, store, warm and feed within a matter of minutes.

10 true things this mom of 3 wants new mamas to know

Be patient with yourself. Be kind to yourself. This ride is the best adventure of your life.

To the new mama adjusting to motherhood—give yourself grace

Times may have changed, but you will find your new normal .

Going on a kid-free vacation is fantastic, but coming home is even better

Nothing compares to being a mama.

My social media feeds were feeling *too* perfect—so I took a break

I found myself feeling really competitive about really stupid things and not liking the person I was becoming.

What saved me in the early stages of having 4 children under 4

After having two babies 18 months apart, my husband and I decided…