Self-Care

Let’s be honest, this is real motherhood

I just feel like this is my civic duty to post and tell whoever's out there right now crying that you aren't alone, that you are normal and that it's going to be alright.

Dear mothers: We can’t keep pretending this is working for us

It's not simply overwhelming that parenting standards have risen dramatically while support systems have vanished, it's an unfair setup that has mothers thinking their personal inadequacies are to blame for what is actually the fault of a broken system and distortions of reality.

Our editor’s favorite products from our Team Summit in NYC this year

This week, we're in New York City reflecting on our growth from the past year and celebrating what's to come.

Eva Mendes on the realities of parenting: It’s so hard + so wonderful

She gets it.

This is what postpartum mamas actually need

This is a picture of me mid-meltdown during my second week as a mom of two. I just got done breastfeeding for what felt like the 100th time and my husband had just entered the room asking if I needed anything, and I said no. When he walked out, I just broke down. Because there were SO many things I needed.

This mama’s Facebook post is going viral because it’s what mothers need to hear right now

"There's no trophy"

These powerful + honest postpartum photos are changing how mothers see themselves

The Life After Birth project is changing the way we look at and talk about postpartum bodies.

#Winemom culture is about SO much more than wine—and we need to talk about it

I realized that, for better or worse, joking about being a wine mom is a palatable code for saying "this is hard." That feeling is one just about every parent experiences, often on a daily basis—but it can still be hard to admit, lest we be accused of not appreciating motherhood enough.

Self-care can’t fix parental burnout, but redefining motherhood can

Parents need help, and we need to take back the definition of what makes a "good" parent.

This teacher’s viral photo proves we all have ‘baggage’ (and that’s okay)

You never know what someone else is going through.

6 important reasons why moms need to (unapologetically) prioritize their sleep

3. Because skipping sleep doesn't make more time.

What my mom taught me about being a mom

I wondered how my house looked like a war zone when my home growing up was always magazine-ready.

Prioritizing my self-care saved my motherhood

I still have times when I get caught up in the frenzy of motherhood and put my needs on the back burner for weeks, or even months, at a time. But then I remember my life-changing revelation and I schedule a babysitter and give myself a couple of hours to get back on track.

The (very good) reason why so many people insist on telling pregnant women how hard parenting is

Giving unsolicited advice is just one parent's attempt to help another parent avoid the challenges they went through.

To the mama who doesn’t have everything together—you’re not alone

My day-to-day is filled with micro failures that prevent me from achieving any semblance of "best mom ever" status.

In each phase of parenthood, I kept thinking the next phase would get easier

Spoiler: It does and it doesn't.

What I tell myself when I start to lose my temper with my child

These three little words really help. ❤️

I’m a working mom with a chronic disease—here’s what I’ve learned about taking care of myself

3. Saying no doesn't have to be hard.

Think of dressing yourself as a form of self-care, mama, says stylist La Tonya Yvette

"We feel like our best like selves when we're actually taking care of our mental health. And you know that's style for me," shares Yvette.

To the mama who lets their child pick their own outfits—I see you

I see that your child also has 5+ bows in their hair and a layer of leggings, shorts and a skirt on.