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I Didn’t Make a Breastfeeding Plan—And That Made All the Difference
A mother of four reflects on how breastfeeding without a plan gave her the space to stay present, trust herself, and carry that mindset into every stage of motherhood.
Why Coming Out as a Lesbian Made Me a Better Mom
Spoiler: the kids will be alright. And you will be, too.
Making Mom Friends is Hard But Not For the Reasons We Think
Instead of faking it, what if we tried being honest?
I Wish I Had a Mommune Village Next Door But Instead I Have This
Where is the village they say it takes to raise a baby? It’s gone digital.
How I Embraced Imperfection and Reclaimed My Sex Life Postpartum
Everything changes after baby—including your sex life. One mother shares how she found her way back to intimacy with her body and her partner.
I’m Sorry to All My Mom Friends—I Needed You More Than You Know
A mother shares her own challenges in making new mom friends and what’s she’s learned in the process.
Stop Convincing Moms To Stay In Toxic Relationships For The Kids
No one was willing to encourage this mom to leave her toxic marriage because they felt it was more important to stick it out for the kids.
Taking A Girl’s Trip Doesn’t Make You A Bad Mom—It Makes You a Better One
One mom shares how traveling with her best friends (and without her kids) was the key to relaxation and recharging postpartum.
Pregnancy Announcements & Theater Fires
Unexpectedly triggered by her close friend’s pregnancy announcement, one mother gets candid about her own feelings towards motherhood.
Mom Confession: Parenting Is Easier When My Husband’s Away for Work
I met my husband when I was writing a dating column for Conde Nast’s JANE magazine. I knew the moment