Life

Why I apologize to my children

Because I can be wrong. I am imperfect. And I want her to know that.

Write a letter to your baby you’ll both cherish forever

Let us help you write a letter to your baby-to-be.

Motherhood has made me weak, but in weakness there’s true strength

But there’s so much beauty in that weakness.

7 mindful ways to connect with your baby before birth

We’ve put together a few ideas to help you mindfully connect with your bundle-to-be.

What to Eat When You Have Gestational Diabetes

5 nutritional tips to keep your blood sugars under control.

Big baby news: Beyoncé and Jay-Z expecting twins!

The Carter clan is expanding by two. 

A dad is not a babysitter or a helper. He’s a parent.

Though I appreciate all he does, it is not exceptional. It is called being a parent.

Why moms love the midnight hour

This is the time that dreams are made of.

8 reasons parents are more exhausted than you think they should be

There are no days off. 

Pregnant in Madison

Mini Magazine’s founder shares the best pregnancy spots in her Wisconsin hometown.

Breadwinner? Homemaker? Make peace with gender roles that work for your marriage

Who does the housework? The paid work? And who decides?

That sweet little beat: What to know about miscarriage risk now that baby’s heart is beating

Let’s talk about miscarriages a bit, and some ways to release a bit of the stress you may be feeling about them.

When you’re 42 weeks pregnant

I’ve been 42 weeks pregnant. 3 times. 

Life is better with less: 7 reasons moms need minimalism

1. Less cleaning. Need I say more?

Nursery Pom-Pom DIY

Pom-Pom expert Dana Haim shares 10 easy steps for a personalized nursery installation.

It’s not selfish to take a break, mama

It isn’t selfish to take a shower. It isn’t selfish to brush your hair. It isn’t selfish to have dessert alone.

The Revival of Mom Jeans

That's right, high-waisted mom jeans are cool now!

This is what friendship *really* looks like after kids

Having a baby changes all. the. things.