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mom and her child at home

My degree was not a waste of time because I choose to stay at home

My education and career shaped who I am today. 

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

Dear parents, please stop rescuing your children from failure

Failure is how we grow, learn and think outside of ourselves.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
mom laying in bed with baby

I was going to fold the clothes, but instead I held you

Sometimes, holding you while you sleep is the best choice. A heartfelt essay on the joys of motherhood.

Updated Mar. 28, 2025

The stay-at-home mom isolation is real

I dragged myself out once a week to the new moms group I’d signed up for, and that seemed like enough.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
moms wearing hats and jackets walking with children on an nyc street, one of the best winter nyc activities for babies

10 NYC Spots for Winter Fun with Baby

Our top 10 indoor activities in NYC to get you and your toddler, baby or zygote through this endless winter.

Updated Mar. 14, 2023

6 ways to keep your career alive as a stay-at-home mom

2. Maintain relationships + attend professional events in your industry.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

The top 10 Pinterest parenting tips + trends you need to know in 2017

We have a pretty good idea of what words you’ll be typing into the Pinterest search bar next year.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

How to Talk About Politics with your Kids

3 ways to shape your conversations (and when to not have them at all).

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
New Mom Holiday Party Guide

New Mom Holiday Party Guide

10 tips to survive your first holiday party post-baby.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

‘I don’t have enough time’

You’ll never have enough time, especially not as a mom. But these 6 principles can make the most of what you’ve got. 

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

5 Reasons to Put Baby Down

How to give yourself a baby-holding break.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Raising Kids Away from Your Family

Creating a village for you and your child when family lives far away.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Asking for Help Doesn’t Make You Less of a Parent

A mom of twins explains why she said yes to every offer.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

When mom guilt whispers, ‘You’re a bad mom’

What if I decided to accept the presence of mom guilt, instead of fighting it?

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

3 beach destinations for a Zika-free babymoon

Babymoon destination criteria: easy to reach, no Zika nearby, great hotels and a side of R&R. 

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

How I found a career path I adore: stay-at-home mom

I stopped doing a job I really didn’t love for one that brings me profound meaning: motherhood. 

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

The 4 essential habits of happy parents

#1—Take parenting seriously, but not too seriously.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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