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How a Freelance Stylist Pumps at Work

Not all breastfeeding mom journeys look the same.

New mom Lauren Conrad debuts post-baby haircut: ‘It’s more of a time saver’

Before motherhood, LC swore she’d never go short again, but having a baby changed her mind (and her style).

It’s Science: Having a secure attachment with your kids helps make them smarter

Responding to a distressed toddler with kindness and love may help them do better in school as a teen.

When self-care is just one more thing on your to-do list

The world sees self-care, but I see another thing for my to-do list. Another thing I’m failing at. Another thing I feel guilty over.

How to capture what *your* happy looks like, mama

Your specific brand of euphoria? It’s unique to you.

Motherhood is: Constant reminders from one another that we’re not alone

When we see a fellow mama in that place, we need to remember to step up, step in, step out of our comfort zone… and be that mom.

Dear husband, even on the toughest days—this is exactly where I want to be

I’m so grateful I get to do this with you.

You don’t know me, so please don’t judge my parenting skills

I don’t fit into a category. No mom does. Your judgment of us is on you, not us.

After baby’s born, here’s how to get the help you need from your partner

Don’t underestimate the power of the little things.

When people ask what I ‘do’ all day as a SAHM—here’s what I want to say

Stimulating, caring and ultimately teaching my children at home all day is one of the hardest things I have ever had to do.

You don’t have to suffer in silence

Talking about my miscarriage was healing.

Mila Kunis says she’s done having kids—here’s how she knew

The Bad Moms actress says she’s stopping at two. 

To the mom in the thick of the struggle, this too shall pass

When your 2-year-old toddler’s favorite word to scream is “NO!”—this too shall pass.

It’s Science: Playing with your kids is actually good for you, too

Playing with our kids allows us to recharge while making important emotional connections.

This artist uses glitter to turn stretch marks into art—and it’s stunning

One artist’s photoshop creations are changing the way women see themselves. 

How I learned to see my ‘mom body’ with eyes of love—not hate

Body, let me apologize. I’ve been kind of a jerk in the way I’ve described you: Fat. Tired. Lazy. 

A ‘thank you’ to the mom friends who love my children as their own

Love me and I’ll be grateful for your friendship; love my babies, too, and I will do anything in the world for you.

This is why we should stop asking couples, ‘When are you having kids?’

“Don’t ask them when they are having kids. You never know what’s going on.”