village

14 nurses at the same hospital got pregnant at the same time—and became each other’s mom village

As these nurses continue caring for expectant mothers, they’re also preparing to become new moms themselves.

Moms deserve a gold medal for pandemic multitasking

But just because moms can stretch to this extent, does not mean we should long-term.

Social distancing doesn’t have to mean loneliness—here’s how to stay connected

Why it's so important to text your best friend right now, mama.

This isn’t my first baby—but I still need your support more than ever

The truth is, no matter how old my children are, no matter how independent the big ones get, no matter how "put together" I may appear, I humbly share that I am not always managing this very well all on my own. Please know I still need you.

Mama, having someone to vent to is important to your health (and your baby’s)

The power of having a village is real.

I didn’t expect the loneliness of new motherhood — or the importance of community

Where was everyone now?

10 positive phrases to say when you get unwanted parenting advice

You can feel their spoken and unspoken judgments, and it's really putting you on edge, but you don't want to have uncomfortable conversations or tension. So what do you do, mama?

Mama, my best advice for you? Let people help

What if we all admitted that motherhood can be so, so hard sometimes? What if, after we did that, then we asked for help from the people we love? Or what if we just took it when it was offered to us? Without fear or guilt or inadequacy or feeling like we owe them or beating ourselves up over it?

Miscarriage is lonely, but you are not alone

It is physically horrible, emotionally draining, mentally unbearable, and turns your world upside down. But other mamas in my life (including my own mother) who opened up to me and told me about their experiences demonstrated a breathtaking sense of bravery and resilience.

My best friend and I decided to move in together and co-parent our children

Our arrangement goes beyond that of roommates. We're genuinely leaning on each other; when one of us has more capacity than the other, she tags in.

To the other ‘moms’ in my child’s life–thank you

Five people who can offer wisdom. Five people who know their dreams and struggles.

To our pediatrician: We couldn’t do this without you

You, and your staff, have become an invaluable part of our village.

I realized I didn’t have to grieve my miscarriage alone

I sobbed. Because I wanted this baby. Because my body hurt. Because I went through two months of pregnancy for nothing.

An ode to my sisters—my built-in best friends for life

Thank you for being there for me, listening to me whine, and loving me no matter what.

Want mom friends? Now, there’s an app for that

Build up your village?

Pregnant Kate Middleton on raising a child—‘it takes a whole community’

“Whether we are school leavers, teachers, support staff or parents we are all in this together,” The Duchess said.

Even Mila Kunis can’t do it alone: ‘It still takes a village’ to raise your kids

“Back in the day you would have your aunts and cousins and everyone would help you raise your kids. It still takes a village.”

Build your child’s village—and teach them how to connect with each other

Because none of us can do this alone.

I can’t thank you enough: A love letter to my village

You offer me a space to be vulnerable and to feel safe. A place to be a mother, but also a full person outside of motherhood.

To the mom friend who loves my children, too…

It’s one thing to have mom friends. It’s another to have mom friends who truly love your own children.