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mother and daughter travel - hugging on the beach

I travel with my daughter to build our bond

This is our chance to get to know each other better, away from the chores and responsibilities of home.

mom and daughter joking around in the kitchen showing what being a stay at home mom is like

5 things I don’t do as a stay-at-home mom

I’m here to say that you don’t have to be perfect.

mom changing baby's diaper at home - best postpartum advice for new moms

3 things your doctor might not tell you about postpartum

Cradlewise's maternal wellness medical advisor shares what to know about protecting your mental health during the months after birth.

mom and child at the playground - being a new mom at 50

I became a new mom again—at age 50

I am older than most new moms. But sometimes what we perceive as our weaknesses are actually our greatest strengths.  

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Transitioning a nursery to a toddler room is bittersweet—and I wasn’t prepared

It’s a strange privilege to realize you're experiencing something for the last time.

daughter hugging her mom from behind being a mom with depression

I don’t hide my depression from my kids

I believe I need to let them see all the range of emotions because this is the human experience.

mom holding baby comparing yourself to others on social media

Let this be the year you stop comparing yourself to other moms

“The comparison game sends us down a rabbit hole of delusional worship of others and unrealistic expectations of ourselves."

smiling father playing with his baby normalize paternity leave

We need to normalize paternity leave once and for all

Just because moms can do it all doesn't mean they should have to.

pregnant woman laying down holding her stomach medical interventions for pregnancy

It’s time we destigmatize using medical intervention to get pregnant

Though dealing with infertility was an incredibly difficult journey, it still has silver linings.

little boy holding football on the field-damar hamlin injury

I’m the mom who won’t let her kids play football—and this is why

Because first and foremost, I’m a mother, and keeping my children safe is my top priority. 

mom and young daughter playing on the swings - growing up is hard

Growing up is hard on kids too

They are justifiably conflicted to be standing with one leg in their childhood and one leg inching beyond.

mom of three playing outside with her children

Motherhood feels different the third time around

Life is possibly the furthest it can be from perfect, but I know it's exactly where I'm supposed to be.

books collage- best books of 2023

25 exciting kids books coming out in 2023 to look forward to

Laugh, learn and love reading even more than ever with these books for kids.

best books of 2023

The most anticipated books to read in 2023

It’s time to make a whole new TBR list for those stolen moments when you can be alone with a good book.

young mother flying with a toddler holding son and looking through aircraft window

How to deal with a toddler tantrum on a plane

In the short term, I wanted the embarrassment and shame to stop for me. However, in the long run, I want my child to grow up using her voice and embracing all of her feelings, not repressing them.

woman drinking cup of coffee on her couch - empty nester

I wasn’t prepared for the loneliness of empty nesting

I was surprised to be surprised by the emotional and physical pain of this transition.

Viral TikTok showing kids and phones

Viral TikTok shows the hilarious ways smartphones have changed everything for our kids

From taking pictures to talking on the phone, smartphones with touch screens are now all the younger generation knows.

mom kissing son on cheek- optimistic child

Optimistic kids have parents who do these 6 things

The real magic isn’t in your perfection, but in your humanness. 

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