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Self-Care

Maximize productivity: Here are 7 ways to minimize decision fatigue in your life

6. If it incites decision angst, drop it

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Why women need their girlfriends

“Don’t ever lose touch with your girlfriends, sweetheart. The older you get, the more you’ll need them,” she said. 

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

You’ve got what it takes

Rise and shine, mama!

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

How I let go of distractions + ‘perfection’ and became a more peaceful parent

We can teach our children that peace builds bridges—bridges that can carry us over in times of trouble. ✌️️

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Why fewer toys will benefit your kids

5. Kids develop a greater love for reading, writing, and art.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

For the love ❤️

This #momlife is full of so many things, but it’s especially full of love.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

How to talk to your daughter about her body

“You’re looking so strong!”?

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

My daughter is learning what a woman’s body looks like—from me

My body, my belly, is the first woman’s body my daughter has ever seen.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Being a stay-at-home mom taught me the gift of presence

Why are some of us so afraid to be stay-at-home moms?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Self-care is possible, mama: 5 ways to nurture yourself while nurturing your child

We can only be the parents we want to be if we learn how to parent ourselves.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

How to embrace minimalism—when your kid wants to keep everything

Kids, especially very young kids, are like tiny little hoarders.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

10 ways to live a more joyful life

I decided to surrender that which does not serve me so that I have sufficient time and space for that which does.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

New mama to-do list: Learn how to love my baby ?

The newborn season is heartbreakingly short, and I was determined to enjoy as many moments as I could—and I did.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

7 mindful ways to connect with your baby before birth

We’ve put together a few ideas to help you mindfully connect with your bundle-to-be.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

Why moms love the midnight hour

This is the time that dreams are made of.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

It’s not selfish to take a break, mama

It isn’t selfish to take a shower. It isn’t selfish to brush your hair. It isn’t selfish to have dessert alone.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Girl power edition ‍♀️

We do not fear the future, for the future is female—and full of inspiring men who stand beside us.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Loving your postpartum body: 12 mantras to help you adjust to your new shape

“I will not compare my postpartum body with any other moms’ postpartum bodies .”

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Our daughters deserve to love their bodies

4 body-positive lessons to teach our daughters.

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
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