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…
WANT/NEED: Ice cream that will make you see unicorns and rainbows, and more stuff you want to buy
Welcome to Want/Need, a weekly roundup of the things our Deputy Editor, Emily Popp, is…
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…
Why my pregnancy is transforming my body image for the better
At 11 weeks pregnant, I have little to show for in terms of a bump….
WANT/NEED: A chic fanny pack perfect for visiting Disneyland, and more stuff you want to buy
Welcome to Want/Need, a weekly roundup of the things our Deputy Editor, Emily Popp, is…
6 fun things to do with your mom on Mother’s Day so you don’t have to get her another bouquet of overpriced flowers
It’s coming up: Mother’s Day arrives on Sunday, May 12th, and you may be racking…
Billie Lourd’s tribute to Carrie Fisher was perfect for anyone missing their mom on Mother’s Day
If you had a tough time getting through Mother’s Day this year, you definitely weren’t…
Moving thousands of miles away from each other actually strengthened my bond with my mother
When I decided to move to Los Angeles from New York to pursue a career…
How my mom’s passing changed my perspective on work-life balance
It was December when I got the phone call nobody wants to receive. Especially while…
My single mom was our nurturer *and* provider, which taught me to challenge toxic masculinity
When I was kid, my father came in and out of my life. One day,…
Who were our mothers before they became mothers? The woman behind a powerful project on Instagram shows us
Often, our experience of a mother’s love can eclipse our understanding of her identity. As…
5 things you should text on Mother’s Day to a friend who has a difficult (or nonexistent) relationship with her mom
For many, Mother’s Day is a special day when you take your mom out to…
This is what kind of mom you’ll be, according to your zodiac sign
It’s that time of year when we get to show appreciation to the women who…
9 women reveal the #1 anxiety hack they learned from their moms
Mother’s Day is a day of celebration, but it doubles as a day of reflection…
Seth Rogen’s mom tweeted about seeing a woman’s “hoo hoo” in yoga, and her son had the most LOL response
Just in case you needed one more reason to love Seth Rogen’s mom, here it…
A new poll revealed that most moms would rather be *this* than “skinny”
Having a baby can take a lot out of you both physically and emotionally. And…
