Relationships

8 things I want to say to my spouse the second he walks in the door

1. "I know I am wearing your sweatpants and my non-fancy robe right now, but I did have real clothes on for at least two hours today."

Our date nights have been pushed aside—but it’s not forever

We will get back to that place one day—that place where you take a purse with you instead of the diaper bag or wear the non-sensible heels.

Moms, we need each other

No one GETS IT like we do.

If you want better sleep, prioritizing sex could be the answer

Is this the key to a great night's rest? 😴

Yes, I’m a mom *and* I put my sex life first

Recognizing our needs is the first step to reclaiming what we want.

To our pediatrician: We couldn’t do this without you

You, and your staff, have become an invaluable part of our village.

What *really* happens in a parent’s bedroom after the kids go to sleep

Spoiler alert: It's complicated. 😴

My darling—thank you for showing me affection, especially in front of our kids

The hug you give me after you walk through the door from work is something I wait for all day. It recharges me.

5 types of friends that every mom needs

4. The wise old soul.

61% of moms say they were ‘afraid or nervous’ their first time having sex postpartum, says survey

But 73% of moms report enjoying postpartum sex, with almost a quarter saying the quality is better than before they had the baby.

Kim Kardashian on Kanye West: ‘I think so many husbands feel neglected when you start having kids’

Kim Kardashian shares insights on how parenting affects relationships and why husbands may feel overlooked after kids arrive.

All I wanted as a little girl was a big family—that’s why I have 5 kids

The family I created is so different than what I grew up in, and it's perfect for us.

To maintain a happy relationship keep the ‘magic ratio’ in mind

There is a very specific ratio that makes love last.

What goes through my mind when another parent says ‘just wait until…’

If I spent all my time dreading the "wait untils" or worrying about the next difficult thing around the corner, when would I have time to enjoy all the wonderful, amazing, incredible things that a child brings to a parent's life?

Talking to your toddler boosts their IQ as pre-teens, says new study

Narrate what you see and do. Ask them questions. React to their verbalizations... There truly is no downside to it.

When I became a mom, I finally understood how love gets passed down through generations

I realized that a mother, no matter her age or the age of her children, always puts her baby first. Always.

Pregnancy is hard—but also so life-changing I wish you could experience it too

Because the physical changes are just a tiny part of what's going on inside of me. They are a constant reminder that my entire life—my entire identity—is about to change too.

The realities of breastfeeding today—a photo essay

I ventured into over 50 Boston-based families' homes and lives to document their typical breastfeeding routines.

The secret to the elusive perfect parent date night

It's not as hard as you may think, mama.

9 phrases for when you feel out of touch with your partner

Silence in your relationship is more common than you might think, but you can open the door for communication.