Sleep
Charlene on postpartum depression and insomnia
After my son was born, all I wanted was sleep. But I was scared of closing my eyes for fear of something happening to him during that time. I couldn’t shut my mind off from all the irrational thoughts running through it.
Irregular bedtimes have a big impact on kid’s behavior & development, says study
Not having a bedtime can basically give a kid jet lag without the travel.
5 key tips for helping your baby with reflux sleep better
When GERD affects your baby's sleep (and yours!).
You’re not imagining it: Mothers are sleep deprived for the first 6 years of parenthood
It's okay to be tired, mama.
I need something totally different from my friends now that I’m a mom
Not someone who is just like me, but one who models who I hope to be.
Motherhood is: Needing to be *not* needed just for a little bit
I love my snuggles and I love being the antidote to their fear and sadness. But occasionally, I do wish they understood that they could easily wake their dad for help, or that he is equally capable of putting socks on the correct way.
The most surprising thing about my pregnancy was how powerful I felt
I never could have imagined the energy that I felt with you inside me. I anticipated weakness, illness and slower days. Those came but were far and few between. Instead, what was most present during this pregnancy was my creativity.
My friend gave me 5 bags of hand-me-downs—and it was such a bittersweet gift
The amount of stuff was staggering. There were five giant bags of t-shirts, printed onesies, and pants with faces on the seat. There were boxes of tiny shoes and a box of wooden toys. Half of it still had the tags on.
I can’t stop my mind from worrying even though the kids are finally asleep
I groan inwardly, squeeze my eyes shut and will myself to sleep, but my brain is having none of it.
Motherhood is: Looking at my baby and thinking, ‘You’re perfect’
Your smile is truly genuine, completely uninhibited by insecurities. It is unmasked by facade, unlike the smiles of grownups. You don't care that you have no teeth, or that your jaw goes crooked when your grin is stretched to the max.
15 mamas share their child’s nap schedule
We asked #TeamMotherly to share their child's nap schedules and we received more than 1,000 responses.
Am I ready for my little boy to grow up? Not yet—but we will figure it out together
I will continue to cheer at each milestone we hit—when he learns to tie his shoes, when he masters how to make breakfast, when he starts to sleep in instead of waking up, begging us to play.
You were someone before you were their mom—and she still matters
I feel like the woman I was before I became a mother is someone I am familiar with, but I don't know her all that well—she's more like an acquaintance. Honestly, I have to think really hard to remember what it was like to be her.
Motherhood is: Constantly switching out clothing sizes and wondering how they’re growing up *so* fast
Their childhood will move to their teenagehood and then to adulthood, and there won't be tiny little dino jams in the laundry or princess dresses that don't fit anymore. How is it possible for these small, precious pieces of cloth to seemingly rip my heart out of my chest?
The fascinating connection between your baby’s sleep and language development
This study found that 6- to 8-month-old babies were able to create a meaning for a word, but only after they'd had a nap.
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.
13 supportive words of encouragement for moms (that actually help)
Every mom, from the brand-new one still figuring out the car seat to the veteran wrangling a teenager’s attitude, deserves to hear that she’s doing a good job.
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.
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.