How “mom co-ops” gave me the community that my son and I were missing
Motherhood—and mothers’ voices—should be celebrated every day. But that also means having conversations about the…
How I’ve reconnected with my father in adulthood
Father’s Day was a holiday my brother and I never quite celebrated. It merely served…
Watching “Sex and the City” with my mom was our unexpected bonding ritual
Sex and the City premiered on HBO on June 6th, 1998. Late Thursday nights looked…
I love being a mom—but motherhood is not all I should talk about with friends, coworkers, or even my own family
Motherhood—and mothers’ voices—should be celebrated every day. But that also means having conversations about the…
Amy Schumer went back to work just two weeks after giving birth, and she’s already being mommy-shamed
We were already pretty in awe of Amy Schumer, who worked throughout her pregnancy despite…
Why being a mom encourages me to travel more, not less
Growing up, my mother’s favorite unsolicited advice was “don’t get pregnant.” It was a constant…
How the loss of my mother prepared me to grieve for my partner
My mom passed away five days shy of my seventh birthday. It was the first…
How I’m celebrating myself, a single mom, on Mother’s Day
As soon as May started and Mother’s Day quickly approached, I realized just as quickly…
A love letter to children who had to cut ties with their mothers
This essay discusses child abuse and suicidal behavior. Please read with caution if these subjects…
The pictures I wish I had of my parents are the ones I’ll make sure to leave for my kids
With death comes so many absolutes. A last conversation, a last gift, a last embrace—all…
6 low-tech ways to get sh*t done when you’re a millennial mom
Life with a preschooler, a full-time job, and a big commute is an exercise in…
How to celebrate Mother’s Day when you don’t have a mom
My mom died eight years ago. (Cancer; thank you; it’s not your fault.) I miss…
Hoda Kotb revealed she adopted baby #2, and her name is so perfect
Hoda Kotb just became a second-time mom. Kotb, 54, welcomed baby number two into her…
My son survived brain cancer. I’m surviving on hope
Last spring marked the five-year anniversary of my son’s final chemotherapy treatment for metastatic brain…
My sex life with my husband actually improved after we became parents
After 14 years together, 10 years of marriage, and our share of obstacles, I can…
I use astrology to help me parent my three very different kids
My obsession with astrology began when I was a kid. My parents always bought the…
I have a chronic illness. Should I become a parent?
My husband Ryan and I adopted our rescue puppy, Daisy Blue, a thirty-pound black Lab…
My siblings and I are here because my mom had an abortion at 19
On January 22nd, 1973, landmark Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade legalized abortion nationally. Today, we still fight to…
