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How my anxiety taught me to be the mother I always wanted to be

I’ve struggled with anxiety for 20 years or so. While it has been a demon of mine, it has also been a great teacher.

How I find the emotional energy to be present for my child

Yes, it's possible to be introverted and social, mama. It's all about doing what's right for Y-O-U.

Millions of mothers can’t afford diapers—One mom decided to help

The DC Diaper bank recently handed out its 100,000th diaper. 

picture of a bunch of chia seeds

Chia seeds for pregnancy

Why you might want to indulge in this tiny black superfood.

A letter to my baby when the world seems scary

It is daunting to bring a little human heart into this world, knowing all this world can contain.

She can sleep in my bed anytime

Why I’ll take my baby in my bed these days.

5Qs with Aynsley

Name: Aynsley Kirshenbaum Neighborhood: Kensington, Brooklyn Occupation: Nutritionist and Personal Trainer Baby’s…

Nursing Fashion Fix

6 perfect pieces for a 1 beautiful breastfeeding summer look.

Werk is on a mission—to provide flex jobs to mothers where care + career are equally valued

The next phase of the women’s movement is about embracing ambition and care simultaneously, and equally.

How To Comfortably Exercise While Breastfeeding

6 expert tips for getting back into the swing of things when you're nursing.

Lactation experts spill their 6 secrets to breastfeeding success

3. Knowledge is power + it creates confident mamas.

6 encouraging phrases to say to your child every day

Encourage respectful manners and happier kiddos with these simple tips.

Repeat after me—not breastfeeding doesn’t make you a bad mother

Breastfeeding didn’t work for me—twice. It doesn’t make me a bad mom and it doesn’t mean my children aren’t happy.

When it’s time to stop—the emotional decision to end our breastfeeding journey

I can’t believe how bittersweet this is, how much courage it takes to stop. Nobody can prepare you for it, mamas.

Imperfect and unpredictable: Motherhood is a wild ride for first-born mamas.

As a first-born, chances are you want to be the perfect mother... Forget it! It's not going to happen.

My daughter deserves privacy on social media—and I’m going to give it to her

Sometimes what appears to be a simple habit ends up carrying a greater meaning than I first thought.

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