Motherhood changes us. Celebrate the ups and downs with these honest, insightful essays about becoming—and being—a mom.

Over the past year or so I’ve thought more about protein than in my previous 43 combined. Where women used to count calories, we’re now tracking macros. We’re stirring protein powder into our coffee, ...

When Denise Powell’s kids were little and worried about something, she had them recite what her family calls the Powell Pledge: I promise to always be brave, tell the truth, be kind to others, and ...

Gabrielle Union-Wade has filmed plenty of love scenes. During one of them, opposite a co-star 20-some years younger, a hot flash hit right as the camera rolled. “The way it was reading to other people ...

When I was pregnant I worried about what would happen if the baby cried for me while I was in a deep sleep. Like so many pregnancy worries, though, blocking out my baby’s cries was something I didn’t ...

Does it feel like you’ve really got the hang of feeding your 11-week-old baby, mama? Sure, you’ve probably made some adjustments along the way—but you two are probably falling into a comfortable ...

You are not alone. None of this is your fault, and there are people out there who can relate to what you are going through. By Courtney Crisp Updated May. 19, 2022 I have battled with chronic, and at ...

There’s no denying it–Target will forever have us in its clutches. It’s where we go to wander the bright aisles, fill our carts with new treasures, and inevitably spend more than we planned. The ...

If you’ve been on TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen it: a toddler mid-meltdown, face red, tears flowing, the whole production. Then a parent calmly says, “Jessica? Jessica, where are you?” And the ...

Sleeper cars, dining cars, and scenery so good they'll be glued to the windows. These are the train trips that turn getting there into the whole point. What if getting to your vacation was also a ...

With the holiday weekend here, many parents are looking for fun, family-friendly activities—and taking the kids to the movies is always a favorite. Wicked, the highly anticipated prequel to The Wizard ...

It’s the moment that makes you question everything. You’re up before dawn packing lunches, answering Slack messages in the preschool parking lot, and booking yet another sitter because your boss just ...