Life

Going on a kid-free vacation is fantastic, but coming home is even better

Nothing compares to being a mama.

A letter to my daughter, when someone breaks your heart

I can’t wait to watch you fly. Your heart will break, your wings will need fixing but I’ll be there for all of it.

Learn what your anger is telling you and how it can help—not hurt—your marriage

Anger is information.

Early pregnancy weight gain linked to baby’s birth weight, says new study

Up to those first 18 weeks.

5 ways to stress-proof your morning, mama

How to create the right morning routine for you

Working moms have long-lasting benefits for their kids, says Harvard study

Having a working mom is good for girls and boys, in different ways.

My social media feeds were feeling *too* perfect—so I took a break

I found myself feeling really competitive about really stupid things and not liking the person I was becoming.

Being a #boymom is right for me, so I’m not ‘trying’ for a girl

I love my boys.

What saved me in the early stages of having 4 children under 4

After having two babies 18 months apart, my husband and I decided…

Mama, it doesn’t get better than this

These are the days, decades from now, that I’ll remember. These are the days that I no longer want to wish away. 

How long does labor last? Longer than you might think, says new study

Turns out: We’ve been rushing women through labor.

A guide for donating breast milk

A really important part of donation/receiving of breastmilk is that you as the mama make your own informed choice.

True life: Once I started asking for help things got so much better

And now I kind of want to shout what I've learned from the rooftops: I need help and that's okay! And it's okay if you need help too!

True life: I never thought I’d co-sleep, but it’s what works for my family

Co-sleeping has been the answer for my family. It’s okay if it’s not for yours.

The psychology of clutter: Why we hold onto ‘stuff’—and what that may be teaching our kids

Our clutter tells a story. 

Even Pink is trying to figure out this whole ‘work-life’ balance thing

Superstars have to pull “double duty,” too.

Motherhood is: Wishing for bedtime, but missing them as they sleep

Embrace the bittersweet of motherhood—longing for sleep but cherishing those quiet moments as they drift away.

I may not be a perfect mom—but I give it my all every single day

That’s what matters most, right? ?