Life

Adopting a puppy made me realize how much I wanted to be a mom

I finally felt the enormity of what I had just lost.

9 phrases to never say to same-sex parents

5. "Who is the real mom?"

These celeb mamas had Hyperemesis gravidarum and were refreshingly honest about it

Did you experience HG, mama?

To the stranger who judged me for not breastfeeding my baby

I did not have any problems breastfeeding because I didn't even attempt it. And my daughter is healthy, fed and growing. That's all that matters.

Grieving mama, I see you

Time doesn't heal all wounds, but time did allow me the opportunity to reflect, acknowledge my pain and reach out for help in getting my life back together again.

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

Where was everyone now?

Yelling at your child happens—what you do *after* is what counts, mama

If we don't do anything about the guilt it can eat away at us.

Why I didn’t tell anyone I had PPD

Looking back, I wish I would have made my own self-care a priority as soon as my kids were born, rather than putting my needs on the back burner.

Why do I have to parent without you?

A letter to my late mom.

The three words that saved my motherhood

This simple life built of love is enough.

5 family-friendly movies to watch with your kids this summer

Grab the popcorn.

Motherhood is: Managing to keep on going even when it feels like you can’t

I still don't feel completely steady on my feet, but I'm on auto-pilot now. I get up. I change him. I feed him. I put him back in bed. Wash, rinse, repeat.

How I learned to use my anxiety to become a better mom

I could use it as a tool rather than as something that would hold me back.

10 positive parenting phrases to stay calm when you’re on the verge, mama

My 3-year-old is eating peanut butter toast with banana for breakfast (his…

5 important lessons my working mom taught me about my career

2. Start strong from day one—don't wait for permission to launch your full potential.

Working mom guilt is real—but it doesn’t have to be

Each of these—children and work—can feel like a calling, we can feel devoted to both.

The beauty of an ordinary day with my kids

The minutes I spent on my kitchen floor that day playing with my sons didn't seem glamorous or spectacular in any way, and yet it is in these ordinary days where the best memories are made.

American mothers are trying harder than ever–so why do we feel like we’re failing?

We are carrying the burden of society's shortcomings.