Mom Tips

A mom asked, “when is it appropriate to start decorating our homes for fall?” One person told her to decorate now, since fall is her favorite season. Another said not until the first official day of fall. A third person chimed in and said it’s not really fall until right before Halloween. So who is right? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What I *do* know is that unless a job offers substantial financial benefits to our family and a work-life balance that actually feels sustainable, I won’t be giving up my stay-at-home-mom gig anytime soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talked to real moms, and asked them to share the daily practices and habits that work to keep them sane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

School supplies are expensive. Some items are worth the investment, while others you can definitely cheap out on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just as I followed my instincts to have kids, I believe every human should follow their instincts when it comes to not having kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s so easy for us to forget that we’re more than “just” moms — we’re also women with our own set of wants, needs, and yes, even sexual desires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once upon a time, my now-ex-husband and I bought a small second home on a lake. Years later, after we divorced, the lake house went to him; but it would turn out to be one of the best decisions we ever made for our three kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We can be our own worst enemy — and often the war is all in our heads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the days and nights leading up to the first day of kindergarten your little one will likely be super excited, but when the actual morning comes, all bets are off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I have moments when I wish I was age 8 again, with no responsibilities. So how can I blame my kid for clinging to her childhood? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to experts, the average American family today has less than two children under the age of 18, per household. Mine has four. As a result, whenever my family of six goes anywhere, people inevitably have comments — and usually, they aren’t very nice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most couples have been there: You’ve just had a long, frustrating day of miscommunication when one of you suddenly finds yourself on the couch, thumbs flying as you draft a lengthy text message to your partner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My girls are adults now, and that light at the end of the parenting tunnel is a full-on headlight in my face. I’m getting to see the people they’ve become, and the results of the choices we made. It’s also given me perspective on the things that were causing unnecessary stress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the best way to take a real breather that I’ve found so far, and somehow, it makes toddler mom life that much easier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s aggravating that working mothers should have to face so many challenges expressing breast milk at work. I found it especially troubling that schools would be so unaccommodating, considering that it is a child-centered organization that’s supposed to be supporting families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You know those women who are full of mystery? The ones who float through life with a calm air of composure, like they’ve got it all together? Yeah, that's not me. Â Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many people choose to have one or two kids, but once you start adding more than that, life can become, well, a bit more interesting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first day of school is a whirlwind of emotions and transitions. Many kids thrive on routine and consistency, something a back-to-school plan can create. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For many people, having a baby shower is a normal rite of passage in the course of a pregnancy. Here's why I'm not having another one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When I was diagnosed with Bipolar 1, I was overwhelmed and terrified. Not only by the diagnosis, but also by the fear that maybe motherhood wasn't meant for me after all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During the three years of planning and waiting to become parents, we received many baby shower invitations. We were at the age when many of our friends were marrying and having kids. Each time I received a glossy, pastel invitation, a lump would rise in my throat. I’m generally not a jealous person, but I couldn’t help but feel sad that others were becoming parents — sometimes twice — before us. H...

This generation is growing up in a very different time. And if we sit back and listen and watch, instead of lecturing them about how good they have it, we can certainly learn a lot from them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After two years of sticking close to home, my kid doesn’t want to go out again. His “happy place” is now our living room. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When my partner and I were trying for our second kid, I went through a roller coaster of emotions. Looking back, I wish someone had taken me under their wing and showed me how to navigate what I was feeling without feeling guilty about what I was feeling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.