Sleep

More than half of school-aged kids don’t get enough sleep, says new study

Here's how it affects your kids, mama.

‘Consumer Reports’ finds popular co-sleeping products are unsafe for babies

The popular DockATot, the Baby Delight Snuggle Nest Infant Sleeper and the SwaddleMe By Your Side Sleeper were three products identified in their investigation.

Even though I’m exhausted at the end of the day, I can’t fall asleep

I will remind myself to call the babysitter in the morning, buy dish soap, call the dentist, and respond to the work email, all in about 25 seconds. When I should be sleeping.

I’m defined by motherhood right now, and that’s okay

I spent many years longing to be here at this moment. To have my family. To be my children's mama.

Let’s be honest, this is real motherhood

I just feel like this is my civic duty to post and tell whoever's out there right now crying that you aren't alone, that you are normal and that it's going to be alright.

Saying ‘breast is best’ oversimplifies a complicated issue for mothers

It makes mothers feel guilty unnecessarily.

Eva Mendes on the realities of parenting: It’s so hard + so wonderful

She gets it.

This is what postpartum mamas actually need

This is a picture of me mid-meltdown during my second week as a mom of two. I just got done breastfeeding for what felt like the 100th time and my husband had just entered the room asking if I needed anything, and I said no. When he walked out, I just broke down. Because there were SO many things I needed.

This mama’s Facebook post is going viral because it’s what mothers need to hear right now

"There's no trophy"

#Winemom culture is about SO much more than wine—and we need to talk about it

I realized that, for better or worse, joking about being a wine mom is a palatable code for saying "this is hard." That feeling is one just about every parent experiences, often on a daily basis—but it can still be hard to admit, lest we be accused of not appreciating motherhood enough.

My back-to-school morning routine revamp starts this September

And how I'm going to make it happen.

6 important reasons why moms need to (unapologetically) prioritize their sleep

3. Because skipping sleep doesn't make more time.

Now that all my kids are in school, where does that leave me?

Once the carefree days of summer are over—a new chapter begins.

I lost myself in motherhood—but it didn’t last forever

All the things that had made me an individual had faded away in the sleepless chaos of having young children. My home life was who I had become. My entire existence centered around taking care of my children, keeping the house and my husband.

Motherhood is: Being sleep-deprived and still getting it done

How do people 'mom' like this? I thought. They just do, I would later realize.

Bust these myths to help your baby sleep better

Myth #3: Never wake a sleeping baby.

In each phase of parenthood, I kept thinking the next phase would get easier

Spoiler: It does and it doesn't.

Tia Mowry co-slept with her kids for years—because it was the right choice for her family

The actress opens up about her most "non-traditional" parenting move.

What I tell myself when I start to lose my temper with my child

These three little words really help. ❤️

Safety alert: Pediatricians don’t want babies to sleep in car seats outside of the car

A new study sheds light on baby sleep safety.