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To the mamas who just want to raise ‘good’ kids

As a parent educator and parenting coach, here are a few things I’ve learned (and recommend to the parents I work with) to help set your children up for success. 

I’m an expat raising two kids in Dubai—Here’s what I want other moms to know

Motherhood in Dubai isn't what you would expect.

What I learned when I let my kids help around the house

It's hard, but letting your kids help around the house brings big benefits—for everyone.

5 tips for building a sustainable maternity wardrobe

If you want your maternity clothes to be both eco-friendly and a good investment, try following these five tips before hitting “buy”.

It’s beyond time to normalize motherhood and activism

Let's pass the Momnibus Act—here’s how you can help.

‘Beef’ nails the complex reality of Asian American family life—and it’s groundbreaking

Most depictions of AAPI families aren't widely seen, but the popularity of 'Beef' has changed that in such an amazing way.

3 long-lasting benefits of summer camp for kids

Learn how sending the kids off to camp can positively impact your entire family dynamic, and set your children up for success in the future.

Ready to start postpartum exercise? Try these 3 simple moves

Back-to-back pregnancies had taken a major toll on my body. Here’s how I eased into exercise after birth.

4 productivity tips that helped me avoid burnout after maternity leave

Here are the four major changes I made that have made me more productive—at work and at home—since returning back to work after maternity leave.

I’ve donated 350,000 oz. of breast milk—here are my best pumping tips

Thanks to hyperlactation syndrome, I’ve been pumping for 8 years—though not by choice.

How traveling with kids can reshape your view on motherhood

Take that leap and embark on a family adventure. 

No, you don’t HAVE to book a vacation during every school break

It's OK to stay home and take it easy.

My kids were feeding off my negative energy—and I knew it had to stop

Here's how I crafted an effective gratitude practice to feel more connected to my family.

Here’s an updated fertility glossary: Because the terms we use matter

Let’s challenge each other to evolve the verbiage around the conception process. Because family building should feel as good as possible, in spite of challenges along the way.

Parental leave isn’t enough

Here’s why employers must support parents beyond infancy.

I am my children’s safe space and their constant comfort

Moms are the quintessential workers that show up every day.

To my village: Don’t let my infertility struggles affect our friendships

"I felt that my infertility made other people uncomfortable. So, the invites stopped. But, please, next time, invite me."

The worst part of being a parent that no one tells you about

“So, I’ve come to the conclusion that the worst part about having kids isn’t the mess or the noise or the lack of sleep. It’s not the never-ending cleaning or the overstimulation or the marker on your new console table.”

5 reasons why NICU parents might be more susceptible to depression and anxiety

Why do NICU and preemie parents have to struggle in silence?

19 time-saving tips to help increase your productivity

From journaling regularly to harnessing the power of a calendar, we spoke with 30 mothers from the Dreamers & Doers collective to get you the inside scoop on their most trusted time savers.