Life

What I learned from the stranger who made fun of my child

I knew bullies would be something my children may encounter eventually, but I never expected them to target a baby.

This is what motherhood looks like when no one’s watching

This is trying so hard with every bone in my body to do my very best day in and day out, to give my babies all they need

I learned that breastfeeding is a marathon—not a sprint

In those early newborn days, my daughter and I spent 20 hours a day in physical contact.

Eva Longoria’s powerful comments about choosing motherhood after 40

How old were you when you had your first child, mama?

I learned about exclusively pumping after my preemie was born

I wish I had known sooner that I had this choice because it was the best one for us.

Just because my girls like to play rough it doesn’t mean they are ‘acting like boys’

I'm teaching my daughters about gender equality by letting them be who they are—without the labels.

When a mass shooting hits too close to home

I'm an immigrant mom and I fear for my family every day

Dear daughter: What I want you to know as you head back to school

I failed to see your fear. I failed to see your anxiety. I failed to see all the signs that you needed me desperately.

What my mom taught me about being a mom

I wondered how my house looked like a war zone when my home growing up was always magazine-ready.

Jessie James Decker on how parenthood made her marriage stronger

"We already liked each other a ton before they came along, so it's made us like each other that much more because we get to see each other as parents," shares Decker.

What went viral this week: Mom donates a whole Payless store + a miracle baby born 4 months early

Take a look (and grab some tissues), mama.

Quitting pumping is harder than I ever imagined

Pumping has become part of my journey of motherhood. Like motherhood itself, it's nothing like I expected. It's harder. More painful. But also rewarding. Calming and even peaceful sometimes.

Drew Barrymore launches home decor line for kids—and it’s magical ✨

Plus, it's available at Walmart!

Jessie James Decker shares how motherhood changed her life’s purpose + strengthened her marriage

Country singer Jessie James Decker first came onto the scene in 2009…

No, we’re not finding out our baby’s sex

Did you keep it a surprise, mama?

Bachelor star Jade Roper Tolbert had an accidental home birth in her closet

"My waters broke and 75 minutes later I gave birth to our healthy baby boy while clutching a bench in our closet," shares Tolbert.

How to improve postpartum back pain, according to a Chiropractor

It's a common symptom, but it doesn't have to be.

There’s something magical about summer I want to hold onto all year long

Are you sad that summer is ending, mama?