motherhood

Finding joy during pregnancy helped me release anxiety

Three ways to battle anxiety, mama.

New parents, you don’t need to know everything all at once

Step away from the parenting books.

Dear daughter—here’s the truth about Disney princesses and fairy tales

I need to get something off my chest.

The season of ‘no’: You don’t have to sign up for all the kid’s activities, mama

For now, saying ‘yes’ to a brave ‘no’ has been a very good option for us.

Here’s the secret to ‘thriving,’ mama

You’re probably on the right track, according to researchers.

I’m not a morning person, but woke up at 5:30 a.m. every day for a week—here’s what happened

Let’s just say there was a lot of coffee. ☕️

To the mama who wants to do it all

You weren’t designed to do this alone.

No matter how hard it is, I want you to know—I’m so lucky to be your mom

My role as your mother is an honor and a privilege.

All the things that made me cry while I was pregnant

Washing the small, tiny, soon-to-be worn baby clothes. ?

2017’s best places to raise a family list will make you reconsider flyover states

Perhaps it’s time to make your home on the range. ?

I didn’t fall in love with my baby right away

The truth is, motherhood is a major adjustment that takes time.

No time for self-care? 30 ideas to squeeze in during nap time

19. Bake something delicious. That you don't have to share with anyone.

I am my child’s friend—and so much more

This isn’t an either/or deal. I don’t feel that I have to choose between being a parent and being a friend.

To the mama trying to conceive—don’t let social media get you down

I am here to tell you that you are not less than. You are not incomplete. You are not alone. And this is not the end of your story.

This nurse’s iPhone tip is one all moms need to know

Plus how you can do the same with an Android. ?

The thoughts every mama has in the shower

Toilet paper, milk, baby puffs, olive oil. Toilet paper, milk, baby puffs, olive oil.

The secret stages behind planning a night out—when you’re a mom

Laughing over wine + apps in a dimly lit, cool restaurant sounds like a magical dream world you can’t wait to visit.

Before we become a family of 4, I’m going to cherish just the 3 of us

For now—I’m focusing on making the most of our short time left as a family of three.

Copy of 50 ridiculous things I ACTUALLY said today

40. “Who are you FaceTiming?” ?

Exhausted mama—here’s how to make rest a priority

I'm setting a bedtime and sticking to it, because if I don't, the list of to-do's will never end—and let's be real, this girl can binge watch Netflix until 2 a.m.