Life

With ‘continuous parenting,’ we expect more of parents than ever

Technology isn't the only reason today's parents feel pressure to be 'always on'—here's how we can better support them.

I loved breastfeeding my son—and that was totally surprising

When my obstetrician asked me my plans around breastfeeding, without hesitation I told her we were going straight to formula. Everything changed once my son was born.

We divorced—and our family thrived

My motto in those circumstances, if there is any discomfort, which there was, became: "If anyone is going to be uncomfortable in the room let it be me, not my children or other family members."

Sometimes I fall into a mental health slump—but it doesn’t make me less of a mother

Mothers are like rocks—we appear solid but can crumble. Crumbling isn't a sign of weakness as the rubble remains strong.

Self-care isn’t selfish, mama

Will I do everything in my power to give my baby everything she needs and more? Absolutely. Will I neglect myself and the time and care I require to be the best version of myself? Absolutely not.

To the mama in the thick of it

You don't need to be everything to everyone.

The 90s are back with these Steve Madden platforms

Urban Outfitters has the sandals you've been missing since middle school.

Postpartum depression left me feeling empty with holes I didn’t know how to fill

I had desperately wanted to be a mother and was so grateful for my daughter's health and happiness, but it felt like large chunks of me were gone, scooped out, and I had empty holes I didn't know how to fill.

Deal alert: J.Crew just launched an affordable kids collection on Amazon! ????

Everything is under $30!

The scientific benefits of a father’s presence in their kid’s lives

Fathers are no longer just considered "babysitters" but active, equal partners in their child's life.

Go rest and do nothing, mama—your children will thank you

Personally, I'm a big believer that this, simply knowing how to rest, is one of the greatest lessons I can exemplify for my intense little people.

Motherhood is: Sitting in the dark as your child learns to sleep on their own

Each night I spent at least 40 minutes waiting with him and, though it may not seem long, when you have just the few hours between his sleep and your own to prepare for the next day, standing still when there is so much to be done can seem painful.

Madewell’s got matching mom & me outfits—and all our #twinning dreams have come true

These are too cute.

I had an unexpected C-section and these pictures tell my story

One mama tells us how she coped when her birth didn’t go as planned.

Surprise! Alcohol-removed wine is a thing, mama

The wine is produced from grapes grown in acclaimed wine regions in California—and then Fre removes the alcohol in a way that still preserves the flavor and aroma of the wine.

I was disappointed by the sex of my baby—at first

Until I realized it could make a positive impact in today's world.

My husband won’t be my birth coach—and we’re both okay with that

Our doula Amy—calm, experienced, and a veteran of childbirth herself—was the right person to have at the helm.

Nurse adopts the NICU preemie who didn’t have a single visitor for 5 months

"In the moment (I) knew she needed and deserved every ounce of love I had to give her," says Smith.