Life

I vow to always be present with my children

They say the days are long, but the years are short. No statement has held more truth to me as a mother than this one.

I fall in love with you over and over again

When we met I thought I had found love so raw, so deep, and so genuine that I would never fall in love again. I was wrong.

5 ways parents can help fight climate change—now

Greta Thunberg gave an impassioned speech at the United Nations Climate Action Summit this week, and her words hit many parents right in the heart.

I wasn’t prepared for the rollercoaster of emotions having a NICU baby would bring

I had to learn how to feel all my emotions as a NICU mama

I feel guilty for all the things my second-born doesn’t get

There are so many things you can't do (at least not with the same time and attention) for baby #2 that you did the first time around.

How to make a small space look larger, according to an interior designer

Minimalism is key, mama.

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Michelle Williams’ powerful Emmy speech is inspiring working moms everywhere

She makes a call for equal pay—and we're here for it.

Our family shares a bathroom, and I wouldn’t have it any other way

This bathroom is where our family bonds. It's where major boo-boos are healed and potty milestones celebrated. It's where we learn the most about life and each other.

Here’s why I don’t want to ‘blend’ my families

Classifying my family as "complicated" is an understatement.

The Wing’s Audrey Gelman makes history as first visibly pregnant CEO on a business magazine cover

You can't be what you can't see.

I thought the NICU was only for preemies, but I was wrong

I was told he needed to go to the neonatal intensive care unit. I was confused, as I thought the NICU was only for preemies and my son was full term.

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

She gets it.

This mascara will make you look more awake (no matter how little sleep you got)

Calling all tired mamas.

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.

Child diagnosed with autism? 7 steps to take, mama

It's a tough day; an unforgettable moment.

Childcare workers make less than Amazon delivery drivers, on average

What does it say about our society that we value the delivery of consumer goods more than we value care work?

5 ways to overcome relationship problems after you have a baby

Some of these challenges we expect, but it can be surprising how many relationship problems arise after a baby comes into the family.