Self-care

Don’t judge yourself if a long shower is your only form of self-care right now

Don’t judge yourself if a long shower is your only form of self-care right now

You may forget what book you're "reading" but closing the bathroom door for a few minutes or running errands solo definitely count as self-care for parents.

Kate Borsato

Why you shouldn’t try to get your pre-baby body back

Why you shouldn’t try to get your pre-baby body back

Everyone has an opinion on how to get your pre-baby body back—and now! It’s as if that’s all you can say to a mother who has just had a baby. It’s not.

Kyla Fox

What it's like to go back to school—as a parent

What it's like to go back to school—as a parent

Moms and dads make excellent pupils, but face more challenges when they return to school after having kids. Here's what to expect.

Lisa Kadane

Why I let my kids take mental health days

Why I let my kids take mental health days

My daughter may not have to pay a mortgage, but she does feel the burden of responsibility. Sometimes, she needs a break to hit the reset button.

Kristen Thompson

Quarantine has turned me into a mean mom with zero patience

Quarantine has turned me into a mean mom with zero patience

Being stuck at home with my kids indefinitely during this quarantine has brought out the worst in me as a mom: I'm yelling, irritable and distracted.

Erin Pepler

28 self-care hacks for newbie parents

Postpartum care

28 self-care hacks for newbie parents

After the birth, there are oh-so-many ways your body will ache. We asked midwife Tracy Hydeman and other experienced parents for their soothing suggestions.

Claire Gagne

It's time we all stop apologizing for our pubic hair during labour

It's time we all stop apologizing for our pubic hair during labour

Doctors, nurses and midwives deal with vulvas and vaginas all day long, and trust us—they literally don't care AT ALL if you look “cleaned up” down there.

Claire Sibonney

14 ways to ease the pain of returning to work after maternity leave

14 ways to ease the pain of returning to work after maternity leave

Returning to work after maternity leave can be stressful, guilt inducing and exhilarating all at once. Here are some tips on coping with the transition.

Amy Green

I paid a dollar a minute to have a nap—and I’d do it again in a second

I paid a dollar a minute to have a nap—and I’d do it again in a second

Amy Van Es

Stretch marks: Do they ever really go away?

Stretch marks: Do they ever really go away?

There’s good news and bad news. Here’s everything you need to know about stretch marks, including causes, prevention and treatment.

Andrea Karr

This mom sprayed her breastmilk on a festival crowd—and we have questions

This mom sprayed her breastmilk on a festival crowd—and we have questions

We don't really know what to think about this video of a mom who went to a music festival and sprayed the crowd with her breastmilk.

Kevin John Siazon

The pressure for moms to prioritize self-care is a bunch of BS

The pressure for moms to prioritize self-care is a bunch of BS

Marketers are trying to convince us that wine, manicures and yoga are the only ways to find “me-time” as a mom, and I'm so over it.

Erin Pepler

I overwaxed and now I’m sad my daughters won’t see what a real bush looks like

I overwaxed and now I’m sad my daughters won’t see what a real bush looks like

Through years of Brazilians, I never thought about the impressionable audience that would one day be scrutinizing my pube situation.

Anonymous

My Foolproof Plan To Have Fun This Summer—For Myself As Much As My Kids

My Foolproof Plan To Have Fun This Summer—For Myself As Much As My Kids

Everyday stresses were getting in the way of summer, so I vowed to have more fun and prove to my kids that adulthood isn't a one-way ticket to Downertown.

Christina Vardanis

7 ways the Apple Watch got this out-of-shape mom of two to finally prioritize herself

7 ways the Apple Watch got this out-of-shape mom of two to finally prioritize herself

Take it from an out-of-shape mom of two: You don’t have to be a fitness-obsessed person to benefit from the many things you can do with an Apple Watch.

Ariel Brewster

Six ways you’re sabotaging your postpartum recovery

Postpartum care

Six ways you’re sabotaging your postpartum recovery

Having a baby is a big emotional and physical transition. Avoid these common mistakes for a faster, smoother postpartum recovery.

Kate Daley

Simple self-care tips for parents of kids with ADHD

Simple self-care tips for parents of kids with ADHD

So you’re caring for a kid who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. What are you doing to also take care of you?

Keith McArthur

6 multi-purpose moisturizers we love

6 multi-purpose moisturizers we love

Busy moms need skincare products that can multitask. From cracked cuticles to stretch marks, these all-in-one sticks and salves have you covered.

Simone Olivero

Grocery delivery is my version of self-care

Grocery delivery is my version of self-care

When shopping with my toddler became hell, grocery delivery saved me. It's worth more than any manicure or brunch with girlfriends could ever be.

Erica Jackson Curran

How to take care of kids when you have a migraine

How to take care of kids when you have a migraine

When a migraine strikes, all you want to do is crawl under the covers in a darkened room. But how do you handle the situation with kids in your care?

Naomi Boshari

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