The Surprising Reason My Son Wasn’t Talking
I’ve often considered writing an article titled, “Here, Let Me Make That Mistake For You!” Between a couple of other friends and myself, I think we have enough content to...
Cholestasis: A Dangerous Itch
by Kim
There are two kinds of pregnant women: those who glow and those who grow. The glowers love being pregnant. Their pregnancies are magical and sparkly. They wear their normal pants...
The Troubling Truth About Secondary Infertility
I was 21 when I got pregnant with my first. We decided we wanted a baby and I got a positive test on our first try. This was exactly what...
Please Don’t Thank My Birthmother
by Leah Pihlaja
January 16th marks my anniversary as a true, Midwestern Minnesota girl. It’s a day that will always hold a special place in my family’s heart. It’s my “gotch-ya day.” This...
20 Signs You’re Probably the Parent of a Toddler
by Amber
Toddlers. They’re adorable, they’re cranky, they’re hilarious, and living with them is unlike any other roommate you’ll ever have. One thing is for sure: there’s never a dull moment when...
To the Twin Mom in Her First Year
by Amber
Hello, twin mom. You are in the midst of one of the most demanding but incredible years of your life. I know this because I’ve been there. The day I...
Crop Tops Are For Moms, Too
by Alison Lee
Yes, we’re heading into the fall season. Yes, you’re a mom. Yes, you might feel insecure. Yes, you might be unsure how you can pull it off. But yes, you...
Expecting Another Baby: 12 Reminders for Your Postpartum Self
by Amber
I’m 30 weeks pregnant with my fourth baby. The postpartum period is right around the corner and I have to remind myself what it looks like to embrace that short...
So Your Kid Has a Weird Name
by Daci Platt
You’re not going to spell her name right, so you might as well just call her, “the baby.” Confession: We gave our daughter a weird name. It’s not, like, celebrity weird....
10 Things We Always Pack in Our Football Bag
Football season is officially here. And for some, this might be the first time that you have a little one taking to the gridiron. When it comes to knowing what...
Potty Training Sticker Chart
by Ami
Poop. It is never pleasant to deal with in a diaper, but I can tell you that it is much worse in little [girls] cotton undies. We recently took...
When Your Friend Suffers a Miscarriage
**Trigger warning: pregnancy loss and miscarriage** I vividly remember the first time one of my friends suffered a miscarriage. We were sitting across from each other having lunch and she...
Parenting a Strong-Willed Child
by Nealy
They say parents can determine their child’s personality within the first week of life. As a mother of three small children, I have found this to be true. When my...
When Dad’s in Charge
by Amber
This is what life looks like when dad takes care of the kids. The other morning I came downstairs to find my twin toddlers sitting on top of the table....