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To my second born, who does things their way

I feel guilty for all the things my second-born doesn't get

My birth story: Two weeks late in a birth center

Dear second baby: I see you, I hear you and I love you, too

Baby #2 has thrown us into survival mode—but I know this feeling won't last forever

5 essentials to make your next trip outdoors with 2 kids stress-free

How to prepare your firstborn for bringing home baby #2

To the pregnant mama chasing her toddler—I see you

Hilary Duff's son was sad to give up only-child status—how she's helping him come around

A letter to my son, who will soon be a big brother

Real talk with Ali Fedotowsky: 'I feel like I go with the flow a lot more' after 2 kids

My heart aches knowing it won't be just you and me anymore, my firstborn

11 expert ways to help your firstborn adjust to the new baby

After having a second baby, I needed to rediscover my parenting confidence

Baby #2 meant life as we knew it was about to change forever—again

Having a second child was not only a gift for me—but my son, too

You’re about to become a big sister—here’s what I always want you to remember

I thought I knew all there was to motherhood—then I had my second child

Two weeks with 2 kids: 8 things I’ve learned about having a second child

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