motherhood

I never thought being a new mom would come with so much anxiety

But I promise you’ll get through it.

New mama: You may not believe you can do this, but I do

You’ve got this.

I needed to fall asleep next to you tonight, my baby

Thank you for asking me to.

To the mama on the plane with the screaming baby—I understand

I’m looking your way not out of judgement, but out of solidarity. I’m looking your way because I sympathize.

The 4 biggest misconceptions about new parenthood

Dear new mom, rest assured you are not alone.

This is why mothers have so much emotional labor

It’s called emotional labor. And mothers have a lot of it.

I’m turning into my mother—and I’m so grateful for that

The truth is, you understand me in a unique way that my husband, children or best girlfriends never will.

10 ways moms are just like Olympic athletes 

9. We endure. We never quit.

Nanobébé launches an incredible new feeding line for preserving breast milk nutrients

Mama can pump, store, warm and feed within a matter of minutes.

10 true things this mom of 3 wants new mamas to know

Be patient with yourself. Be kind to yourself. This ride is the best adventure of your life.

To the new mama adjusting to motherhood—give yourself grace

Times may have changed, but you will find your new normal .

Going on a kid-free vacation is fantastic, but coming home is even better

Nothing compares to being a mama.

My social media feeds were feeling *too* perfect—so I took a break

I found myself feeling really competitive about really stupid things and not liking the person I was becoming.

What saved me in the early stages of having 4 children under 4

After having two babies 18 months apart, my husband and I decided…

I may not be a perfect mom—but I give it my all every single day

That’s what matters most, right? ?

Motherhood is: Wishing for bedtime, but missing them as they sleep

Embrace the bittersweet of motherhood—longing for sleep but cherishing those quiet moments as they drift away.

I am hotter now, as a mom, than ever before in my life

On days you find it hard to see past self-perceived flaws in the mirror, let me be your mirror and remind you of this

Sharing our home with another family helped me realize: It’s okay to accept help

For once, it didn’t all fall on me. I found myself thinking: Is this what “the village” looks like?

This mom was the best candidate for the job, regardless of her career gap

Mike Podesto shared exactly why on LinkedIn.

The phrases I will never say as a mom

Never. Ever. Not once.