Life

Joanna Gaines’ mantra for eliminating mom guilt is genius

It's all about replacing one word with another.

6 celebrity parents who voted with their kids 👏

We see you, Jessica Alba.

Moms, we need each other

No one GETS IT like we do.

16 swoon-worthy gifts every new mama will love this holiday season

A thoughtful gift for a new mama—something just for her, not for baby—can go a lonnnggg way.

What I finally understood about my adoption after becoming a mother

For the first time, I felt such immense sadness for my biological mother.

Why we’re asking for experiences, not toys

We're choosing love and memories over toys. Discover why experiences matter more for families today.

Why we are doing a ‘no toy’ Christmas

Christmas is more than clutter.

Ali Fedotowsky’s honest post about her post-baby body is what so many mamas need to see 👏

"My stomach has lumps and bumps that didn't used to be there," shares Fedotowsky.

10 phrases from ‘Christopher Robin’ that remind us why slowing down is so important

This movie is taking us back and giving us ALL the feels.

Mama, your ‘ordinary’ life is actually quite extraordinary

This is one reminder every mama needs.

To the mama in a hard phase right now

Thriving may not feel possible today. Surviving seems doable. And that's okay. I'm right there with you. Your work matters. You matter, mama.

Being a grandmother is the greatest joy of my life

Seeing this child—and falling in love with him immediately—was an experience like nothing else. I wanted to protect him. To love him. To hug and kiss him. I wanted to be there for every moment, big or small. Every milestone. Always.

Amy Schumer’s pregnancy jokes: ‘I’ve had a really tough pregnancy so far’

She's making jokes, but telling the truth.

*This* is when motherhood gets easier

Try not to worry–it will get easier. Eventually, your kids will even help you bend and reach toward whatever it is you need them to.

This little girl’s Michelle Obama Halloween costume is amazing 😍

She's too cute—and the former first lady thinks so, too.

Motherhood is: Dance routines while I shower to keep the baby entertained

My daughter's need to be with me, near me or on me can be frustrating at times. Sometimes I just need space for a minute. But I keep reminding myself that this is just a phase. So, I try to turn her clinginess into a positive.

Whitney Port on why she’s going back to ‘The Hills’ and what it’s really like to be a working mom

We hopped on the phone with the reality TV star and asked a few questions.

You are programmed to care for your child in a way no one else can, mama

That moment when your baby was placed in your arms, you became an expert: an expert on how to parent your particular child. Whether or not you were academically trained—your body, mind, and soul became intimately, mysteriously, beautifully connected to your baby.