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I firmly believe my own quest with lupus has a purpose: to guide and support my daughter, who has the chronic condition, too.

Even though this profound moment, the first moment I saw my baby, was meant to be a celebration, I still couldn't attend.

Because making other people happy while making yourself miserable is NOT what Christmas is all about.

I was just starting to see myself as more than a mom.

In a world that often values traditional family structures, my son's story serves as a reminder that family comes in all shapes and sizes.

As parents, we can love so hard that we lose ourselves in the process.

What if we put more energy into thinking about all the ways in which things could go right?

Don’t allow the setbacks of the NICU to define your journey.

I’m quite sure that all too soon I’ll crave their clutter and chaos in the same way I craved their newborn snuggles as they grew into bigger kids.

There is healing from even the heaviest wounds.

Lower-income working mothers face more barriers to career development than higher-income mothers…

Many parents are setting out to raise their little ones with a side of sustainability. These daily habits can wield a super-sized impact on shrinking your family's footprint.

What they’ll remember is that feeling of joy, no matter how brief. And so will you.

Online shopping allows moms accessibility and it saves time.

Most importantly, eggs hold a good nutritional value no matter where they come from.

You don’t feel ready for them to start “adulting,” but hasn’t that been the goal all along?

Currently I am listening to my emotions, letting them guide me to act in alignment with my core values.

In moments like this, you just have to laugh it off.