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Self-Care

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These viral photos from a UK ad campaign celebrate postpartum bodies–and we’re here for it

Advertisers have discovered the power of reflecting our reality back to us.

Updated Dec. 03, 2021

5 tasks you *don’t* have to do to be a good parent this Valentine’s Day

Your kids will have a great day no matter what, because there's a lot of love between you all—on Valentine's Day and every other day, too.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022

7 ways moms can treat ourselves on Valentine’s Day

When was the last time you got something just for you? Here are seven ideas to get you started.

Updated Feb. 05, 2025

The mental load of parenthood overwhelmed me until I realized—I am enough

I have this simple message to pass along: You aren't an invincible superhero. You are something much more dazzling, tender, terrifying, and awe-inspiring. You are a human doing one of the most human things of all. Taking care of another.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
mom and daughter making silly faces for a selfie- finding joy in motherhood

How to boost your happiness when motherhood feels SO hard

Here are three simple, effective strategies we can do to increase our own happiness levels.

Updated Mar. 16, 2023

Dear imperfect life: I like you

There's nothing wrong with me because I'm scared sometimes and I make mistakes in parenting, wife-ing and life-ing. I am human; you are human; we are flawed and imperfect.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Having 2 kids under 2 was completely different from what I expected

Am I happy we had them so close in age? Absolutely! Are there tears? Oh yes.

Updated Nov. 12, 2024
mom holding coffee mug and breastfeeding- i can't live without coffee

True life: I wouldn’t be half the mother I am without coffee

You are so many things to me. You are hope in a cup. You are energy for #momlife. 

Updated Sep. 27, 2022

My daughter, there’s so much more to you than being ‘pretty’

The weight of the question was heavy and the answer far too complex.

Updated Jan. 25, 2019

Seasonal affective disorder is real—8 ways to feel better, mama

6. Get (at least) 10 minutes of fresh air

Updated Jan. 17, 2019

Asking for help is the key to getting *all* the things done, mama

To be a truly great leader in your family, you need to slow down and be purposeful with your time.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

To the mama who can’t sleep because her baby can’t sleep—I see you

When my son wakes up in the night, he wants me. And he'll scream the house down if he doesn't get me.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022

Day care saved my motherhood

I have the incredible privilege of working from home, but I also felt like I was drowning.

Updated Jan. 14, 2019

7 reasons you’re not taking care of yourself, mama—and how to fix them

What if you could figure out the root of the issue? The real reason you're not making the time, and find a solution.

Updated Jan. 11, 2019

To the ambitious, exhausted mamas out there—it’s worth it

I owe it to my son to be a good example of problem-solving and pushing forward to achieve my dreams.

Updated Jan. 11, 2019

5 effective ways even the busiest mama can sneak yoga into her life

I can't imagine having the patience or the stamina to survive all the demands of mom-life without a yoga practice.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Motherhood is: Taking care of a toddler while recovering from a C-section

And being kind to yourself along the way.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

3 simple steps to lessen the mental load of motherhood this year

I believe every mother can have a more fulfilling, joyful year.

Updated Jan. 04, 2019
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