Mind
The School Still Calls Mom First—and Research Shows You’re Not Imagining It
Even when both parents are right there on the form, schools are more likely to contact Mom. A massive study suggests some of the maternal mental load may be coming from outside the house.
The Illustrator Behind The Day the Crayons Quit Says Kids Need More Boredom
The bestselling children’s author talks boredom, screen time, overscheduling, the mental load of family travel and why parents don’t need elaborate activities to nurture a child’s imagination.
I Attended More Than 1,200 Births—Then Motherhood Nearly Broke Me
After nearly two decades as a midwife, I thought I understood postpartum. Then my third baby arrived—and I discovered the identity transformation I’d never been taught to name: matrescence.
Why Does Everything My Kid Does Feel Like a Grade on My Motherhood?
My daughter’s kindergarten screening sent me spiraling about school readiness. Eventually, I realized my anxiety had very little to do with whether she was ready—and everything to do with whether I thought I was getting motherhood right.
I Took Boudoir Photos Before Having My Ovary Removed. It Became a Reclamation of My Body
Four days before having an ovary removed, I stepped in front of a camera to honor the body—and the woman—I was afraid of losing.
What Is Postpartum Psychosis? The Warning Signs Every Family Should Know
Postpartum psychosis can develop quickly—and the mother experiencing it may not realize she is sick. Here’s what new parents, partners and families need to know.
What Is D-MER? Why Breastfeeding Can Trigger Sudden Sadness or Dread
Feeling fine one moment—and suddenly sad, panicked or full of dread as your milk lets down? It may be dysphoric milk ejection reflex, or D-MER. Here’s what we know about it and what can help.
Breastfeeding and Mental Health: 7 Signs It May Be Time to Change Your Feeding Plan
Feeding your baby should never require abandoning yourself. A perinatal mental health expert shares seven signs it may be time to reconsider breastfeeding, pumping or your current feeding routine.
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Deals 2026 Moms Should Actually Have on Their Radar
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is one of the best times for moms to save on baby gear, kids’ shoes, beauty sets, everyday clothes, home finds and travel essentials. Here are the deals worth adding to your cart.
I Panicked When I Found Out I Was Having a Daughter: “What If She Hates Me?”
One mom reflects on the panic she felt after finding out she was having a daughter, the fear of repeating mother-daughter patterns, and how raising her little girl changed everything.