Life

To the women who made me who I am

You taught me that mothering—or womanhood—does not always have to be synonymous with strength. That there is room for weakness and error. That I have somewhere to rest my weary head until I have the wit to rise again. Thank you for being a resting and a rising place all within the same breath.

Mom Guilt 2.0: When you feel guilty for not feeling guilty

If we aren't careful, mom guilt will consume us and ultimately block out the joy of parenting too.

Ryan Reynolds jokes that stay-at-home dad life has been ‘hell’

Ryan Reynolds is opening up about his "break" from acting to be a SAHD.

My journey with fibroids—and what I want every other woman to know

I’ve been living with pain for two years. Recently, I decided to do something about it.

No, your OB/GYN should not be your primary care provider. Here’s why

In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re taking a hard look at the way women patients are seen and understood by our medical institutions.

This viral video of a Ukrainian girl singing ‘Let It Go’ from a bomb shelter will move you to tears

The OG Elsa herself, Idina Menzel, gave this sweet little girl a shout-out.

Amy Schumer says IVF made her feel like she was ‘gonna die’

In a new interview, the mama of one says she had a hard time with just one round of IVF.

5 easy ways to help your teen start a gratitude practice

Practicing gratitude regularly can change the brain's structure to boost happiness.

Heart-wrenching photo shows how Polish mothers are helping mothers fleeing Ukraine

Parents in Poland left their baby strollers at railroad stations for the Ukrainian moms that fled carrying their children.

Mom’s heartbreaking story of abuse and survival goes viral on Instagram

Venus Morris Griffin, a realtor and mother of seven from Georgia, shared a compelling tale for Humans of New York.

I’m the mother of a trans child. Gender-affirming care saved my teen’s life

Accessing gender-affirming healthcare was the step that transformed my child’s life for the better.

I am worried about—and inspired by—my friends in Ukraine

I love you so much, Ukraine, and I admire your love and sacrifice. America stands with you, we are learning from you, and I trust that we will unify through your example.

Dear friends: I know it’s hard when life is overwhelming—but I still need you

When life gets overwhelming and I go quiet, that’s when I need my friends the most.

LinkedIn aims to erase stigma for moms with career gaps in their resume

LinkedIn is giving its members a way to explain “gaps” in their resume with its addition of a career break option in the Experience section.

As I tuck my babies in at night, I’m thinking of moms in Ukraine

I’m a mama in Oregon. But, because I’m a mama, my heart feels the terror of a mama in Ukraine.

Motherhood without fear: It’s a ‘privilege’

A South Carolina mom’s Instagram post is resonating with moms who are…

I learned to let go, respect and love my postpartum body

I looked down at my formerly-flat, newly-deflated belly after giving birth to my oldest son, and I thought to myself: is this what my body is going to be like, now? The changes your body experiences during and after pregnancy can be shocking, but I learned to find the beauty in it.

Mamas in Ukraine—and around the world—achieve the impossible

And while she was acknowledging her own pain she also said, “I could be giving birth in Ukraine right now—someone probably is doing that right now.” Women give birth in war zones, in hiding, in abusive homes, sometimes completely alone.