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I wish my toddler still needed me

I watch as my daughter, this former resident of my belly and constant companion, runs away from me at full speed. Her focus is on claiming her independence, a milestone every parent wants their child to reach one day. But does it have to be today?

Family-friendly travel: 5 reasons to visit Norway, mama

Your kids will love touring the magic white caves.

As a working mom, I don’t ‘have it all’—but I love everything I have

I still don't have it "all." What I do have is realistic expectations for what I can accomplish in a day.

How to find the best therapist for you (and what to expect)

Here are some of the most asked questions about therapy.

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New moms spend 105 days tired at work after maternity leave

Even if employers can't implement longer parental leave policies right now, there is one thing many could do to ensure that their employees are as well-rested as possible: Let them sleep in.

Turning off screen time made me a better mom

Sometimes the things we things are the quick fixes are actually what are holding us down.

To my daughters: Thank you for making me your mama

You were my first baby and I will always love you. Please don't ever think that you weren't enough.

Want to help new families? Start by supporting mothers’ mental health

Statistics say one thing about postpartum mood disorders, but social media can say another.

To the mama who had a missed miscarriage: You are not alone

How do you come to terms that you will never hold your baby?

Not knowing I had PPA made me feel like I was failing as a mom

At one point I even considered calling the hospital to see if they would admit us so we could all get some sleep.

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I’m done breastfeeding my children—forever

And out of nowhere, it hit me. Hard.

Yes, Megan Markle still looks pregnant—here’s why

Let's take a moment to appreciate how extraordinary women's bodies are.

What I learned about motherhood after I brought my newborn to the ER

In between panic and tears, somewhere inside of me, the mom in me appeared.

How I learned to cope with my anxiety after becoming a mom of 2

I couldn't stop it, I couldn't control it and I was wasting these amazing years with our two little kids because I was too embarrassed and because I resented these feelings.

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