Life

10 phrases to say to your kids to inspire confidence

It began as my mom's voice but has become my own, and it is my super power.

Fresh fruit recalled in 18 states: What parents need to know

They were sold at ALDI, Costco, Fairway and Walmart, among others.

Having 2 kids under 2 was completely different from what I expected

Am I happy we had them so close in age? Absolutely! Are there tears? Oh yes.

5 essentials to make your next trip outdoors with 2 kids stress-free

Because Vitamin D is important, mama!

True life: I wouldn’t be half the mother I am without coffee

You are so many things to me. You are hope in a cup. You are energy for #momlife. 

Where to splurge—and save—on your big kid’s bedroom

It isn't always easy to figure out, but these tips will get you moving on your big kid's bedroom and have them loving their new space.

The single parent’s anthem

I'm the full-time mother, the part-time father, their financial advisers, their #1 fans, their Lyft service, their advocates, their therapists, and their life teachers.

14 tips for positive parenting out in the real world

Because parenting in public, or under the critical gaze of extended family, can be some of the hardest moments.

7 ways to maintain friendships with child-free friends, according to a therapist

How can we continue to nourish relationships with people who don't relate to the sometimes all-consuming experience of motherhood?

My daughter, there’s so much more to you than being ‘pretty’

The weight of the question was heavy and the answer far too complex.

My breastfeeding journey taught me that fed really is best

I'd been conditioned to think that since I was a woman, breastfeeding would be the most natural thing I've ever done. I forgot in all of this that all humans are different and that's part of the beauty of life.

13 supportive words of encouragement for moms (that actually help)

Every mom, from the brand-new one still figuring out the car seat to the veteran wrangling a teenager’s attitude, deserves to hear that she’s doing a good job.

How 12 real moms juggle work & childcare

Each family has found what works best for them. ❤️

Moving across the country with two young kids wasn’t easy—but it was exactly what we needed

We gave up our big city dreams to do what was right for our family, and my heart still aches for the chapter we left behind.

My divorce taught me to say ‘yes’ to my kids—and myself—in a way I had never done before

I had to learn that sometimes the best thing you can do for the people you love is break all the rules.

We don’t use the term ‘half-siblings’ in our family—because they’re 100% whole to us

Half, step or whole siblings it doesn't matter. The love is full no matter what.

To my pregnant best friend—you’re going to be an amazing mama

I know you’re worried. I know you’re scared. But you know what I know? You’ve got this.

Dear husband: I need more attention and affection from you than ever before

Maybe it's because I am somehow lonely even though there is literally another human attached to me at any given point in any given day. Maybe it's because I know that what I need from you is different than before, and I am terrified that you won't be able to give it to me.