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10 phrases to center yourself when you’re feeling crazy, mama

When I remember that I’ve been here before, I remember that I survived it last time. And I can survive this moment, too.

Boy moms: Raising a body-positive child applies to us, too

Raising boys with positive body images is about so much more than self-confidence. 

Dear husband, I miss you

Sometimes I look at you and realize we haven’t had a moment together, alone, in forever.

Name trend: Aster, Vesper + other ‘er’ names are on the rise for girls

It’s about time girls borrow this trend from the boys.

I thought I knew all there was to motherhood—then I had my second child

It takes time to find a new normal.

No more guessing: Screen time guidelines for toddlers to teenagers

Plus why family movie nights don’t really count.

Mommy yelled today—I’m sorry baby, let me explain

I made a mistake today. Thank you for helping me learn and grow from it.

My kids taught me something I never expected—how to be my true self

It took me years to learn what they already know.

I’m the world’s okay-est mom

Because perfect parents don’t exist. 

‘I love your child like my own’: A letter to parents—love, your nanny

Thank you for choosing us. Your children are also ours now.

Cultivating gratitude is the key to happier kids (and adults, too)

When we see the good things in our lives and just acknowledge them for what they are, we can fully feel happiness and joy more frequently.

Confession: I love birthdays, but could do without the parties

I‘m still haunted by The Great Cake Disaster of 2016, TBH.

Dear Wife, do you know how much I appreciate you?

You are superwoman. You may not see it in yourself, but it’s only because you don’t have time to step back and watch yourself in action.

Don’t brush off the compliments, mama. You deserve them

Struggling to hear and accept positive feedback? Time to banish the negative thoughts that get in the way.

Mamas, we need to talk about new dads + depression, too

Here’s how we can help.

Mama, your to-do list can wait

Don’t let the small moments pass you by.

Finding joy during pregnancy helped me release anxiety

Three ways to battle anxiety, mama.

New parents, you don’t need to know everything all at once

Step away from the parenting books.