Life

I’m a nonbinary mom. This is what I want people to know

While I may not feel comfortable wearing the label of “woman”, I possess no greater title than “mother".

The Marshall Fire forever changed the way I parent

Blindsided by the effects of a natural disaster, my son walked away with an unshakeable fear of the unknown—and I’ve spent months working with therapists on how to help him feel safe in this world again.

18 initial necklaces to show your love for your littles

From Roman rulers to Meghan Markle, wearing an initial around your neck is clearly always in style.

Holidays are a recipe for tears and tantrums—here’s 4 ways to minimize the crash and burn

“If you can develop a sense of the patterns that are more likely to trigger tantrums for your child, you can play a little defense!"

8 things not to say to a formula-feeding mom—and 4 things you can

Being a formula-feeding mom is challenging in a society that heavily promotes, and sometimes even glamorizes, the breastfeeding journey.

My 11-year-old still sleeps with me—I love it, but my husband hates it

I’m sure that some day she will grow out of it, but I hope it isn’t soon.

Sorry, but I don’t miss the birthday party insanity from my kids’ early childhood

I paid my dues, and I’m glad my time is over.

Moms, don’t let another Christmas pass without YOU in the photos

Because what a gift for them to be able to see mom in their memories.

6 things I wish I’d known when my child was diagnosed with autism

I only wish someone could have told me that we would find our place, we would be supported and my child would thrive.

The unexpected grief triggers I encountered after my pregnancy loss

Although I knew losing a baby would be emotional, I don’t think I realized just how many triggers I would encounter in the months that followed my pregnancy loss.

I became a single mom the same month I gave birth. Here’s what I want others to know

You're not alone.

What parenting with a severe mental illness looks like

I have had mental health problems all my life, but I did not grasp the severity of them until after I had started a family.

To the mama experiencing pregnancy loss—give yourself space to grieve

Don’t treat recovery as a weigh station on the way to happiness, but instead as a critical component to dealing with what you’ve just been through.

My daughter died of loneliness. I’m on a mission to prevent other families from experiencing this grief

Chronic loneliness is a silent killer; it’s time that the conversation around it got louder.

I’m a Black mom, and I had to advocate differently for my NICU baby

Due to the history of the increased mortality rate of Black mothers during childbirth, we had to take every precaution.

To all the babysitters who dedicate their time (and love) to our children

From early mornings to long days to late nights, you all have been there in times of need.

Blake Lively expecting baby number 4 is a big deal in normalizing big families

People shouldn't concern themselves with other's reproductive choices, and that includes the choice to have several kids.

Dear parents of children with a mental illness

First and foremost, you did not cause your child’s mental illness.