Pregnancy

2022 is shaping up to be another great year in the literary world. Bookworms are chomping at the bit to get their hands (and eyes) on this year’s highly-anticipated releases from authors like Emily Henry, Colleen Hoover, Christina Lauren, and Julie Clark—many of which are sure to be among the best books of 2022. We

You’ve got all the ideas for your kids’ nutritious lunches, the best lunchbox on the market… that just leaves one big dilemma: feeding kids every day can put a crunch on your budget. We’re here to help with a few lunch ideas for kids that save money. From brilliant new ways to reuse leftovers to

As soon as I publicly announced my first pregnancy to family and friends, other moms could not help but constantly reassure me that the love I would feel for my child would be like nothing I have ever felt before—that as soon as I saw my baby’s face, I would be overwhelmed with warm glowy

Becoming a mom has brought out the best version of myself. It is someone I didn’t know even existed. I work harder. I love harder. I am stronger than I’ve ever been. And, although I thought I understood love before having kids, I really had no idea. My unconditional love for my children is like

We’ve all seen the happy child who leans into life, smiling all the way, seemingly without a care in the world. How does this happen? Are they born this way, or can we teach kids ways to optimize their emotional well being? Indeed, some children are born happier. Temperament, driven partially by genetic makeup, can

For good reason, a baby carrier was on the list of things I was told to register for when I was expecting my first child. I went with a suggestion for a babywearing wrap carrier, tried it out a few times after my son was born and quickly decided babywearing wasn’t necessary for us. After

In January 2020, I was contemplating having my IUD removed. Part of me was terrified at that prospect, for a number of reasons: for one, getting it placed hurt more than childbirth, but also, I had two kids under 4 and was already losing sleep at night fretting over how to balance childcare with my

To my adventurous middle child,  My dearest second-born, how I love you so. I know you may at times forget just how special you are to me since your younger brother and older sister require my full attention more than ever these days. I hope you understand when I tell you, “hold that thought real

In the beginning of “The Lost Daughter,” Olivia Coleman’s character Leda is late, but she’s almost there. Jaunty music plunks in the background while ocean waves dance in the sun, just out of frame. She’s on holiday in Greece. It’s a dream trip by any measure, except one can’t help but notice that the middle-aged

Do you remember the first time you were on the receiving end of body-shaming? Chances are, you probably don’t, because society has been demanding that women and birthing people hate their bodies since the dawn of time (or at least advertising). Well, mom and influencer Bethanie Garcia isn’t having it. In fact, she’s calling out

I can pinpoint exactly when I realized my daughter was growing up and into a different age bracket, a.k.a., The Tween Years. To celebrate her 11th birthday, we opted for a small Covid-safe “hang out” in the park (I have, at least, progressed as to not call them play dates anymore). I was looking forward

It feels like you can’t turn on the news, listen to the radio or go online without hearing the gut-wrenching news of another school shooting and its tragic aftermath. As a parent, the idea of sending our kids to school can be downright terrifying. Trying to talk to our kids about the immediacy of these

Bob Saget, beloved actor and comedian, sadly and unexpectedly passed away on Sunday. After performing a two-hour standup set in Orlando, Florida, Saget was found unresponsive in his hotel room the following day. Since the news of his untimely passing broke, tributes have been rolling in for the Full House star from everyone who knew

False information about fertility is unfortunately everywhere. Ask five people on the street, and each will give you different advice on everything from preconception sex to what foods you should eat to get pregnant. But since it’s estimated that one out of every eight couples experience infertility, it’s so important to separate fact from fiction.

You may have chosen the guy, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to choose a present for him–especially on Valentine’s Day. (Who knew celebrating love could be so stressful?😂) You want a Valentine’s Day gift for him that reflects the love you share, but like love, it’s complicated. (Not to mention, you may have set

As parents, the phrase “Use your words” will sound familiar. But using your words takes on a whole new meaning when we teach children about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the powerful words he spoke, even in the face of adversity and hate. Learning about MLK through children’s books is an effective way to

Now that many kids are back in school after the winter holidays—at the same time that cases are on the rise again across the country—parents are bracing for Covid to hit their homes, if it hasn’t already. The Omicron variant has now overtaken the Delta variant in terms of new infections, but Delta is still

If your family has the Disney+ app, chances are you’re already familiar with Disney’s latest animated wonder, Encanto. It’s a deeply emotional and engaging story about the Colombian Madrigal family, and it’s pretty much taken social media by storm. And if you’ve ever felt like the birth order in your own family plays a role

If you’ve ever had a car seat in your car (hello, everyone reading this), then you’re already familiar with the frustration of a twisted car seat strap. You’ve cursed over one, you’ve battled one, and you’ve ultimately lost said battle and spent endless minutes trying to force the twist to right itself. Right? Right. Well,

There’s nothing unusual about a set of twins being born at different times—or even different days, depending on when delivery begins. But what about different years? Now that is a birth story for the history books. California twins Alfredo and Aylin Trujillo have two completely different birthdays in two completely different years. Alfredo was born