Life

Once we became parents, we had to throw our old version of ‘normal’ out the window

My family was complete and perfect, and very far from what we first considered "normal."

8 urban-mama approved tips + tricks for summer fun in the city

Take your family vacation to new heights.

Pregnant bodies aren’t yours to judge: ‘Just don’t comment,’ Rachel Platten says

She was reduced to tears by a well-meaning acquaintance.

10 Kristin Ess hair products you never knew you needed, mama

Did we mention you can get them at Target?

Serena Williams opens up about mom guilt in heartfelt Instagram post

So many moms have been there, too, Serena.

6 food recalls parents need to know about

And what the recent frequency of recalls means for food safety.

Motherhood is: Trying to remember what I came into this room for…

Pregnancy brain is so real.

What happens to a woman’s brain when she becomes a mother

Motherhood changes our brains and writer Chelsea Conaboy wants us to know that.

Dear Serena Williams: I’m having a rough week, too

I'm just here to say, thank you for your vulnerability. And for your honesty. And for your poise.

Real talk with Gail Simmons: It’s so important to create your own village

"You need hands. You need help," says Simmons. "It is so exhausting, and there's so many pieces to it."

I’m going to stop hurrying and start being more fully present

What if one day you realized your life is just full of hurry and not much else?

To the mama battling depression: It’s okay to not be okay

Here are some ideas that may help you fight this beast.

To the mama who wonders if she’ll ever figure out this whole ‘motherhood’ thing

Because motherhood is a lot of things. It's messy. It's exhausting. It's joyful. It's rewarding. And it's unpredictable.

10 Boob-Art Pieces You’ll Love

Pumpspotting’s founder shares her boob decor picks.

In these hectic days of parenting, I really miss you darling

I didn't know that I could sleep next to you every night and still miss you.

These middle school teachers are going viral for painting powerful art on bathroom stalls ????

Sometimes kid need a refuge and some positivity.

Moms don’t get sick days—and Pink is just one example of that

Can we all give each other a break, please?

Real talk with Jessica Alba: Bedtime might be the most challenging part of having 3 kids

She also opens up about the perks of her kids' age gap and what she and husband Cash Warren do to help each child feel special.