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There is something that happens to every mom when she knows that she's done having children. When you know this is your last baby, there are intense feelings that come along with that realization.

When You Know This is Your Last Baby

These milestones in women's health aren't necessarily well-known, but they forever changed that trajectory of women's lives for the better. These are the type of milestones that we should be teaching our daughters!

10 Milestones in Women’s Health to Teach Your Daughter

Why wait for Mother's Day to treat your mom to something special? Here's what moms really want! Surprisingly, it's not expensive "stuff" or even fancy vacations - click to find out!

What Moms REALLY Want (Might Surprise You!)

Take all the photos mama! These are the photos moms need

Dear Moms: Get in the Picture

When it feels like the pressure to "do it all" as a mom is literally killing you...it could be. Why it's SO important to lower stress & 3 steps to do it.

3 Steps to Tackle Your To-Do List & Lower Stress

The milestones we SHOULD be watching for as parents, but might be missing. Finding happiness in the simple moments with our children.

Millions of Tiny Moments: The Milestones that Really Matter

Being a mom is a tough job, and a little kindness can go a long way! 3 reasons why we can all benefit by taking the time to befriend the unpopular mom.

3 Reasons You Should Befriend the Unpopular Mom

Breastfeeding does more than provide nutrition — it SAVES LIVES. So why aren't all new moms being informed about this crucial breastfeeding statistic?

The Startling Breastfeeding Statistic You NEED to Know

What is "middle class privilege" and is it a bad thing? What you can teach your kids to make sure that they grow into kind and compassionate adults.

The Day my “Middle Class Privilege” Slapped me in the Face

A response to the professor who claimed that parents reading to children are causing unfair disadvantage to other people's kids.

A Letter to the Professor who Said I Shouldn’t Read to my Kids

Pregnancy dreams: Have you ever wondered if they're a real thing or if there's any truth to them? Can dreams tell you if you're pregnant?

Pregnancy Dreams: Can Dreams Tell You if You’re Pregnant?

Nursing isn't always easy at first, but in time it can be a very rewarding experience. Five ways for new moms to bond during breastfeeding.

How to Bond During Breastfeeding

Is this a thing?? My husband and I have different opinions about this (surprisingly!) -- why I don't want to save my child's baby teeth.

Why I Won’t Save My Child’s Baby Teeth

Why having big dreams is so important for young children -- How I teach my daughter self-confidence and to value her own worth.

The One Thing I Want to Teach my Daughter

I've been looking forward to "reclaiming my boobs," but as the time grows nearer, I actually find myself scared to wean! Here's why:

Why I’m Scared to Wean