Life

I’m a military wife and mom—and I’m so lucky

As hard as this lifestyle can be, the level of pride I feel for the men and women of the Armed Forces is off-the-charts.

How peaceful parenting saved our parenthood

Things are different now. Not perfect—not even remotely close. And not even always good. Sometimes we still have bad moments. And by moments I mean days. And by days I mean weeks. But still, mostly better.

Michelle Obama opens up about her miscarriage + IVF

"We sit in our own pain, thinking that somehow we're broken," says the former first lady.

Here’s what Joanna Gaines’ Thanksgiving table will look like

There are two things I think truly welcome the season of entertaining: good food and a set dining table.

9 ways to manage your fear + anxiety—and become a more peaceful parent

3. Dive headfirst into empathy.

My husband is gone a lot, but I am NOT a single mom

What I want to tell you most about having a husband who is gone a lot is this: It is harder on him than it is on me.

6 best baby stores in San Diego

The best spots in San Diego to shop for your baby.

How RSV changed the way I parent

RSV stands for respiratory syncytial virus and I didn't know what I didn't know.

Why Knock-off Baby Gear is Dangerous

5 reasons you should steer clear of those non-brand names.

It’s completely quiet when my kids are at school—and that’s exactly what I need

These long stretches of solitude help recalibrate my body and mind.

8 surprising ways a child’s anxiety shows up as something else

Here's the reality: anxious behavior in children is not uniform.

What to wear in holiday photos: 4 coordinating looks for the entire family

If you're not a fan of matching outfits, having coordinated looks can help you achieve the perfect picture.

Gabrielle Union just surprised us all with her birth announcement 🎉

The actress just dropped a baby news bombshell on Instagram.

Women (and mothers) made history in the midterms 👏

A record number of women are headed to congress.

Our date nights have been pushed aside—but it’s not forever

We will get back to that place one day—that place where you take a purse with you instead of the diaper bag or wear the non-sensible heels.

I didn’t know how badly I wanted a natural birth until it wasn’t an option

It wasn't until my husband and I dashed out to buy a few baby necessities in case I started bleeding or went into labor early (two of the condition's risks), did I realize I wouldn't get to apply anything I'd already read about natural childbirth. I burst into tears.

If I want to raise confident adults, I must accept opinionated children

Most of the things that I find frustrating and exhausting in parenting my children are the result of characteristics that will serve my children well in life.

4 types of Duncan Hines cake mix are being recalled due to salmonella concerns 🚨

Here's what parents need to know.