Relationships

I can’t do it all, and no one expects me to—except myself

For some reason, as moms we feel like if we aren’t superwoman each day, we are failing.

Dear Mom, I love you but I’m going to do things differently

I will always be your baby, but I have my own babies now. Please let me be the mother I think they need.

Ahem, husbands: Marriages improve when couples split the chores

An idea to borrow from the kids: A chore chart of your own.

When I was diagnosed with cancer, my fierce motherly instincts kicked in

I am Mommy. And Mommy crushes cancer. ?

Dear Husband, we are so different—but that’s exactly what I love

It may be our strengths that define us, but it is our differences that, when allowed, loved and respected, round us out and make us whole.

How Chip + Joanna Gaines just addressed marriage rumors is a lesson to us all

Yet again, Chip and Joanna Gaines are #marriagegoals.

Dear husband, here’s what I wish you knew about my anxiety

Keep reminding me that I’m beautiful. That you love me. And that I’m the greatest mom I can be.

I don’t want mom friends, I need them

My mom-friends are a whole new category of friend.

To the mama who moved away from her family

I decided to get plugged in.

To my grandparents, on disciplining my child

Trust that I want what’s best for my child—just like you did.

7 Sex Positions That Are Comfortable During Pregnancy

How to make pregnancy sex less awkward.

Recreating childhood memories is good for your entire family—just ask Kristen Bell

Taking time to re-ground ourselves in the places that shaped us can revitalize our sense of purpose as parents and partners.

The biggest thing parents fight about? How to discipline kids

Here’s how experts say to stop those discipline disagreements.

There’s no such thing as ‘too much’ self-esteem—so pour on the unconditional love, mama

We cannot see ourselves as too good, too capable or too valuable.

Even Mila Kunis can’t do it alone: ‘It still takes a village’ to raise your kids

“Back in the day you would have your aunts and cousins and everyone would help you raise your kids. It still takes a village.”

Dear husband—these small moments make me SO happy

I want you to know that I see everything you do for us, and it makes my world brighter.

How my dad(s) helped me understand and appreciate my husband

Growing up with the love and guidance of both of these men helped me understand what I wanted in a husband.

Why every mama needs a weekend to do nothing

Every weekend we are handed an opportunity to vacate from our regular routines, give our minds a break and slow down. 

Stop putting off date night—4 ways for busy parents to reconnect

Time with your hubby isn’t just an investment in your marriage—it makes you better parents too.

Choose each other daily—and 12 other ways to keep a marriage strong

5. Make time to REALLY listen and support each other.