Being a Mom

tired woman holding a tally counter that indicates how many times her child says "hey mom" throughout the day

I Felt Like My Kid Said ‘Hey Mom’ 100 Times a Day — So I Counted & It Was Much, Much More

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My Toddler Wouldn’t Stop Interrupting Me & Here’s How I Finally Got Her To Stop

Coffin-Siris Syndrome

My Baby Was Diagnosed With Coffin-Siris Syndrome & It Left Me Grieving for Over a Year

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Why I Taught My 4-Year-Old How To Take Pictures of Me With My Phone

Kids and ghosts

Why Are My Kids So Fascinated With the Idea of Ghosts?

Afro

My Daughter’s Gorgeous Natural Afro Is Not Up for Grabs on Halloween

My Kid’s Cellphone Actually Made Me a Better Mom

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Watching My Mom Being a Better Grandma Than a Parent Is Heartbreakingly Beautiful

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As Someone With a Past Eating Disorder, Here’s Why I Let My Kids Eat Junk

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Why Did Everyone Care More About My Reproductive Habits Than I Did?

Baby feet with pink socks

No One Should Lose Sleep Over My Son’s Pink Socks. I’m Certainly Not.

Italian table

Setting the Table Is How I’m Keeping My Girls Connected to Their Culture