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Just serve the dinosaur chicken nuggets, says this food writer and mom

The cohost of the podcast Pressure Cooker says there’s too much pressure around feeding kids. Make food fun when you can!

I want my kids to fail

I hope that they learn that stumbles are an important part of life.

Why moms are especially susceptible to amygdala hijack—and how to deal with it

"As soon as you lose your cool, guilt, shame and other intense feelings surface. But you still can't find your calm. This is known as “the amygdala hijack."

4 things I didn’t know would change about myself after baby

3. My sex drive.

This is the ‘invisibility of motherhood’—and it starts long before actually having kids

Ask any number of mothers their thoughts on motherhood, and many of them will tell you the same thing: I feel invisible since becoming a mom. I just want to be seen and heard.

Why I give my kids mental health days

They can teach your kids to value the mental health breaks we all need—and make wonderful memories along the way.

How I told my toddler about my miscarriage and memorialized the loss together

If you told your child about your pregnancy, they knew you had babies in your tummy or you’re visibly sad, you may consider telling them about your pregnancy loss. 

How to incorporate joy into your child’s daily routine

The willingness to approach your child’s needs in a way that allows them to grow and thrive can make most mundane days start and end with a smile.  

I’ve been a surrogate three times: Here’s what I want people to know

"I know why I chose surrogacy in the first place: To help the people who can’t have the babies they so desperately want."

Why I prioritize self-compassion as a new mom

"Before becoming a mother, I thought motherhood was unconditional love, sacrifice and unwavering support. While all of that is still true, since becoming a mother, I have learned that motherhood also requires a commitment to self-compassion."

4 postpartum barre workout moves for new mamas

After you’ve consulted with your physician and received their approval to start up a fitness routine, here are 4 moves to get you started.

When does parenting get less exhausting?

I promise you this: Those sleepless nights won't last forever.

To my son: You won’t always need me like you do now

But today you do.

It’s never too early to teach kids about consent—these books can help

It's never too early to teach your child about consent and boundaries.

7 tips to prepare you and your baby for breastfeeding success

4. Find your community

‘My life is a freaking circus’

If we’re so distracted by the loud noises and flashing lights in our own minds, we won’t have enough headspace to even realize that we’re suffering or struggling.

The 3 most important things you can do to ease the transition of blending your family

Change is hard, even for adults. Now imagine being a child, and having your entire world turned upside down—here's how you can help.

To improve moms’ health, we must focus on social determinants

As moms, we’re often told how important it is to take good care of ourselves through eating, exercising, and getting enough sleep. But some of the biggest forces that determine our health are out of our control. 

Your 10 most pressing baby safety questions, answered by a pediatrician

Babies will constantly surprise you, but knowing what to look out for and how to react will help ensure they grow up to be healthy and strong.

The 8 best mother daughter trips, according to travel experts

4. Moab, Utah