essays

I couldn’t find a parenting style that defined me—so I gave up and came up with this one

It makes me a better parent. A happier parent. And you know what else? I think most of us are this kind of parent too.

Why my twins’ premature birth still haunts me

I held the twins for the first time when they were one day old.

When you’re struggling with infertility, sometimes you just need to break down

To anyone else out there feeling the seesaw shift of emotions with infertility—I see you and I feel you.

Dear Son: You will never be too old to need your mama

When the world tries to make you tough and rigid, I will understand your need to be a soft thing. I will help you navigate your emotions. I will make mountains tremble at your name. I will carry you, again and again.

10 things new mamas don’t want to hear

And what you can say instead.

Friendly reminder: Childbirth doesn’t ‘ruin’ your body

You are beautiful. Your body is beautiful.

The pain of watching your parent’s health decline when you’re a mom is brutal—and you aren’t alone

If you too are part of the “the sandwich generation”, if you have lost a parent, if you are watching a parent die, if you are seeing a loved one’s health decline, you aren’t alone. 

Try these positive affirmations to help raise a confident child

Positive affirmations can teach kids to have confidence in themselves.

Awake in the middle of the night with a baby? This mom’s viral message is for you

Did you know that when you feel it all and when the lights are off and the thoughts and the cries are loud, you’re not alone?

I didn’t breastfeed my newborn—and I shouldn’t have to explain why

The assumption that every mom wants to breastfeed is dangerous and leaves out those moms who choose a different path.

To the postpartum mama: You’re doing a fantastic job

There's so many worries running through your mind, mama. But you are doing the best you absolutely can.

Being a working mom is important to my identity, because building my dream also builds my child’s future

I don’t want to say my life stopped because I had kids. I had kids, and then I continued. But this time, with more passion and more drive. Because I want my kids to see how much I love what I do so that they chase after their dreams and do what brings them joy, too.

Passover taught me that inclusion is what matters most

As an adult, I appreciate the lesson that these nights ultimately taught me: that we all want to be included.

How I’m teaching my kids to love their Jewish heritage

Raising kids who belong to a minority group is challenging—but I'm so proud of my children and our Jewish culture.

To my children: This is what I wish for you

To my sweet boys, here are 7 things I really want for you as you grow up and live your lives (and they are far simpler and also more challenging than you might expect).

To the mama who’s so overwhelmed right now: Your best is more than enough

Mothers, you are enough. You are more than enough. We will get through this together. We are in this together.

Dear child: The world may not always be safe, but I will always be your haven

I may not always be able to promise you safety when you’re not in my arms, but one thing I can promise you is this: My prayers are bound to you. Always.

5 lies about newborns that we need to stop spreading

Here are the top five lies about babies we need to stop telling so that parents stop being so hard on themselves. 

Dear disabled mom: You’re doing a great job

It’s hard to take care of your littles when you can hardly take care of yourself. But guess what disabled mama? You’re doing a great job. 

Dear partner: I’m sorry for when I take my mom rage out on you

You are my safe place, my soft landing, and over the years, I’ve come to rely on you to catch me when I fall and when I spin out of control.