Pregnancy

There isn’t a human being who came of age in the ’90s who doesn’t immediately recognize the giant purple dinosaur in that photo. And while many of us have, at best, fond memories of Barney & Friends, or, at worst, mildly annoying memories, a new Peacock documentary about the show looks downright…disturbing. The show featured

With our first babies, it’s all baby showers and weekly bump photos, fancy anti-nausea candies and naps. But moms of two, three, four, or even more know how much harder it gets to document and enjoy the milestones that come with subsequent pregnancies. With toddlers bouncing around your legs, documenting these memories falls by the

Most parents of little kids are counting down the hours till bedtime when they can finally have a minute of peace. In a viral TikTok, mom of four Emily Vondrachek (@thevondyfam), opened up to viewers about co-sleeping with her kids after a long day of momming when her husband was out of town. When it’s

In the vast sea of unique baby name choices, sometimes what you’re really looking for is a name that starts with a particular letter. Sure there are names that mean fire, names that represent gemstones and even names inspired by celebrity babies, but maybe you’ve been harboring a secret love affair for girl names that

I love birthdays and the holidays, but I don’t love the post-holiday clutter and extra stuff. So a few years ago, our family started leaning into experiences instead of gifts—and it has been a game-changer. Not only does clutter make me feel prickly and overwhelmed, but all that extra “stuff” (much of which ends up

It is unfortunately not news that the U.S. has one of the highest maternal mortality rates among high-income nations. But new findings released from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that 4 out of 5 pregnancy-related deaths are likely preventable.  In examining 1,018 pregnancy-related deaths in 36 states between 2017 and 2019,

Space is not a luxury that all new parents have. So, when you go from being a family of two to getting ready to welcome your little one home, it’s not just your run-of-the-mill baby proofing. And with limited space you might be wondering exactly how it’ll all work out, now that you have a

When Shamari Cooke was pregnant with her daughter, her OBGYN recommended that the first-time mom use an app called Count the Kicks. What Cooke didn’t expect was for the app to have a hand in saving her baby’s life. Count the Kicks is an app created for an evidence-based campaign that teaches expectant parents about

This post was written by Abby Jackson and originally appeared on The Cool Down. Online apparel shopping has increased by 39% during the pandemic. This shift in online shopping habits is expected to remain even after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. When buying clothes, online shopping is almost effortless

Anyone with a child can attest to the fact that being a parent can feel like the hardest job in the world. You’re completely responsible for another human being and their journey through life—something that none of us have even figured out for ourselves yet. But we get up and out of bed every morning

The first step to creating your single mom pregnancy announcement is probably figuring out how you want to reveal your exciting news. Once you’ve worked out whether you want to share as soon as you find out or if you’d rather wait for your growing bump to do the talking, well, then the fun parts

This post was written by Megan Leasher and originally appeared on Fairygodboss. I’ve been a proud remote worker since early 2020. First by force, with the pandemic onset, and then by choice when I took a role with a new company later that year.   I really love working from my home. I know some

We have all encountered things our kids are particular about during meal times—from  foods on the plate that can’t touch to aversions to new foods, or even vegetables that freak them out.  Throughout my years as a private chef, mom, and food entrepreneur, I’ve discovered some key tricks for feeding eaters who may be more

It started out as a regular run vlog. In a now-viral TikTok, runner Samantha Mac @sageandmaize takes her followers along on a planned 8-mile run that starts out lighthearted—but turned into something unsettling partway through. Something that women running alone experience all too frequently. “Good morning, it is 42 degrees, let’s go for an 8-mile run,”

Night after night, coming up with something for dinner can feel overwhelming. Just looking at a long list of ingredients is asking for too much sometimes. But, simple ingredients doesn’t necessarily mean that you won’t be making a tasty meal that looks like it took a lot more effort than it really did (the best

Leading busy lives is par for the course for most families. Moms handle everything from the shopping to the cleaning and, of course, making sure everyone’s bellies are full. But when you throw in work, outside obligations or, even, just a tiring day of juggling all the things, even getting easy meals for kids on

It wasn’t always this way. Parents—mothers, especially—weren’t always bombarded with parenting-related #content every waking moment. But with the lure of Instagram’s easy scroll at your fingertips, it’s hard to avoid seeing the images and reading the stories of other mothers with perfect hair, clean countertops and well-behaved children dressed exclusively in sunset-hued, natural fibers. And

Now that school is back in session, it’s time to start stocking up on kid-safe health and wellness essentials. You might already turn to honey when your little one has a sore throat, but did you know that other bee ingredients like propolis and royal jelly are great natural immune boosters too? Thanks to their

This post was written by Abby Jackson and originally appeared on The Cool Down. Energy vampires suck, literally. When these devices are left plugged in, they drain your home’s energy, even when they’re turned off, resulting in “standby energy loss,” also known as vampire energy.  And this could be costing you big bucks. The National Resource Defense

This post was written by Laura Browne and originally appeared on Fairygodboss. Looking for a new job can be difficult. Filling out all the applications, networking, and interviewing takes time and energy. It’s not always easy to stay upbeat and positive, especially when you don’t get the job you want. Here are some things you can say