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Dear husband: Let’s not wait until the kids are grown to make time for us

We're here now, in the crazy-wonderful stage of parenting young children...and I want you to know, I see you.

How to get started with toy minimalism—and let creativity flourish

This isn’t about “missing out,” but discovering more.

What if all I want is a ‘mediocre’ life?

A small, slow, simple, beautiful life.

This is what friendship *really* looks like after kids

Having a baby changes all. the. things.

My baby was misdiagnosed with Trisomy 18

What it feels like to hear your baby might have a genetic disease.

Dear thirtysomething moms—I see you

This is thirtysomething. It’s not easy—and that’s the truth.

Am I ready for motherhood?

“I didn't know I was ready... I still don't. But here we are."

Are you ever ‘ready’ to have a baby?

Motherhood isn’t about getting ready. Motherhood makes you ready as you live it.