Life

7 fictional characters that teach kids perseverance + determination

Role models show that strength and compassion are not opposites. They prove that women can pursue and achieve excellence, while still valuing relationships and other people.

The scientific case for cutting long commutes for pregnant people (and the rest of us)

There are health benefits when pregnant women have shorter commutes.

What the mom returning to work from maternity leave wants you to know

Leaving my baby to come back to work was one of the hardest things I have ever done. Luckily, I have amazing colleagues who made my transition back at work feel nearly seamless, and their efforts helped me realize that–it's the small things–that add up to make a big difference.

‘The Hills: New Beginnings’ is about to air—and most of the cast are now moms

The Hills: New Beginnings premiers Monday night!

Returning to work after maternity leave inspired me to start my own business

The lesson I want my son to learn is: if you're not happy, change it. Take ownership of your decisions and be brave.

One hour is all you need to create a summer your kids will remember ✨

It requires pretty much no planning or bucket list-making or thought, other than keeping your eyes open for opportunity.

Jessica Simpson’s before + after pregnancy feet photos are 😂

We're so happy she can see her ankles again.

3 ways to tackle your most-dreaded ‘adulting’ tasks in under 30 minutes

Being a grown-up isn't always fun, but it turns out that some of the things you've been procrastinating about the most aren't actually that bad.

Dear first-time mama: Here’s the truth

You will wonder why you can do calculus, but nobody ever taught you how to cook one-handed while holding a newborn attached to your breast.

The one thing I wish I’d known about having sex after baby

When my husband wanted to start having sex again, I most definitely didn't.

I want to have more kids, but I’m worried I won’t be able to handle it

With just one child, I eat standing up and in a rush every day. At times, remembering to eat something (or anything at all) is difficult.

Dear second child: I’m sorry you don’t have my full attention

I want so badly to slow down, sing to you, dance with you in the kitchen, babble with you while I prepare dinner. But I am so distracted. So exhausted.

Prince Harry + Meghan Markle release new photo of Archie on Father’s Day

Look at those little eyes!

10 celebrity Father’s Day pictures that melt our hearts

Father's Day 2019 is here and it is adorable

I’m a sleep consultant and I co-slept with my baby

My favorite thing to tell families is "sleep is only a problem if it is a problem." What I mean by this is that you are the only one who can determine if what you are doing is working for your family or not.

New flour recall: What parents need to know

Don't eat raw cookie dough with your kids, says the FDA

Millennial parents don’t want advertisers to sell them gender stereotypes

The good news is that some companies really get it.

5 important ways to celebrate your postpartum body, mama

We still have work to do in this arena, and mamas, that work continues with us.