Life

Why it’s okay for my kids to see me cry

Being okay with tears means to see them, feel them, pay attention to what they are here to teach us but eventually wipe them, smile again and take action where needed.

My advice for new moms: Find ‘your’ playground

In many ways, this playground has been just as effective a measure of my children's growth as any scale.

True life: Parenting just keeps getting better

Parenting a teenager is like getting an exclusive preview of the adult this child is going to be.

Dear Birthday Girl

A letter to my baby as she transitions into big kid.

We struggled to conceive and I found myself asking, ‘Why me?’

I quickly realized the path to motherhood cannot be pre-planned or predicted.

True life: I’m postpartum—without a newborn

At 20 weeks of pregnancy, my baby didn't make it.

9 Montessori-friendly toys you can get at Walmart

Who knew Walmart had so many great options?

Sometimes 2-year-olds just need hugs

I will hug her because my heart tells me it's the right thing to do.

Motherhood is an expensive journey—here’s how to plan for it

Preparing now will give you the peace of mind to start parenthood off on the right foot.

Joanna Gaines is launching a kid’s line with Matilda Jane Clothing

We can't wait for June 1st.

When it comes to newborns, there are no shortcuts, just coffee ☕️

We're going to get through this. Promise.

8 great Brooklyn baby shops

Hot spots to find a baby gift in the borough we call home.

I want to cherish the hard moments of motherhood, too

I am going to look for the light, even when it seems like its mostly darkness because, as I've learned, its never "easy" to be a mother—no matter the stage.

For the Dorias of the world, I’m so proud of you

This is for the Dorias/Who will watch as their legacies/Take steps towards their own journeys

Viral pictures show dad doing skin-to-skin with his twin babies for a very good reason

This dad knew he would cherish the memory of skin-to-skin contact.

I’m not just raising little boys, I’m raising great men

Raising sons means creating men of the future. Men with integrity and heart.

Mama, it’s impossible to be good at *everything*—but you will excel at things that truly matter

So to the new mom who feels like she's failing at motherhood—I get it.

8 summer skincare myths debunked

How to keep your child's skin safe this summer, mama.