Taking a trip to IKEA is a fantasy. For perhaps an hour, you get to stand in a nicer house/kitchen/office where everything is put away and matching, where cushions are a novelty and the plants never die because they're made of vinyl. Perhaps some…

At almost 21 months of personality-filled age and, as far as I can tell, a teenager's worth of attitude, my daughter, Melby, is both the most hilarious, interesting, charming person to be around and also the most irrationally opinionated, exhausting…

Donte Palmer didn't think twice about squatting on the floor of a public restroom, steadying himself against a wall, and laying his young son across his lap so he could complete diaper duty. After all, you do what you have to do for your kids. In…

When I think of motherhood, I am reminded of the great changes that have occurred in my life that have made me recognize what my values are as a queer mother. I think of my upbringing in the rigid system of the ultra-Orthodox Chasidic community in…

All children deserve a safe, welcoming home, a comfortable bed to lie in, and a good night's sleep. For many children in the foster care system, a restful night isn't easy to come by. Being shuffled from one place to another and moving to an…

“Can I help you with that?” I ask my son as he focuses all of his energy through squinted eyes and pointed eyebrows. “No!” he yells as blocks come tumbling down. I’m no engineer, but I know that very tall buildings, even plastic ones, need a solid…

The sight of a 4-year-old expertly dicing a carrot is touching but, laughs television chef and champion boxer Laila Ali, “To be honest with you, when they cook with me it slows me down.” Just in case you thought that after a busy day she has time to…

One quick glance at my phone and you’d probably be alarmed at the amount of photos I have stored. Currently, roughly half of the 62,913 pictures were taken in the last 15 months, since the birth of my second son. Some may call me crazy. Some may say…

I love podcasts, particularly serial killer and political podcasts. But while these are great for me, I'm not particularly keen on my children hearing about the Zodiac Killer or Iran nuclear negotiations. Thank heavens there are a ton of podcasts…

The first blush of summer makes you think of warm breezes on the patio, long evenings spent outside, and of course, a crisp rosé in your hand. Now, you can also have that rosé goodness on your plate with the advent of Driscoll's new rose berries,…

Raising a child supposedly costs you a quarter of a million dollars, but it can honestly be more daunting to face the idea of spending $80 on bottle nipples in a single month. Expense Report gives us a look into the spending, scrimping, and wishing…

Traditionally, saying "I do" marks the magical moment you and your partner become a family. But for those who have kids before they tie the knot, family life starts long before that walk down the aisle. It changes everything about the wedding…

Picking out a wedding gown may be one of the most important items on a bride's to-do list, but the wardrobe choices don't end there. There are bridesmaids to dress, groomsmen to outfit, and of course, a flower girl to deck out in something cute.…

If you ask my teen daughter what she remembers about “our wedding” when she was 3 and a half years old, the main thing is the lollipop someone apparently let her have after dinner. She also remembers running up to me as I stood at the edge of the…

It's safe to say that the average bride has about a thousand things running through her head at all times on her wedding day. Following that logic, it seems likely that brides who also happen to be moms are juggling approximately a million separate…

There's a lot of debate around kids and weddings. Should people under eighteen be invited? Is it rude of a bride and groom to tell you that you can't bring your kid to their event? Regardless of where you fall on the issue, you'll most likely agree…

If your vision of the perfect wedding dress growing up didn't have a built-in nursing top, you might find yourself feeling a bit down realizing that your big day falls smack dab in the middle of the season of life where your breasts are providing…

The first time I got married, my parents walked me down the aisle and gave me away. That wedding was bursting with every tradition in the book: flower girls, bridal party, first dance, garter toss, and all of the other odds and ends that stand the…

Stigmas around pregnant brides somehow continue to persist, despite the myriad of ways people choose to start families today. Women often bear the brunt of that negative energy since they carry the babies, being shamed or made to feel like they…

I'm not going to lie, I bow at the altar of the epidural. After having one unmedicated labor and delivery and juxtaposing it against the delightful occasion that was my delivery with my daughter, I would make out with a cat for an epidural. Because…

We talk about witnessing birth, but not so much about supporting it. Providing emotional or spiritual care after delivery is not on the obstetric checklist, and many mothers don't know what they are missing as pediatric staff bustle about cleaning…

The benefits of breast milk are just beginning to be discovered. Experts know that the stuff is incredible for your baby's growing body, protecting them from illness, and helping them developmentally. It also has numerous benefits for nursing moms,…

It's a period every parent dreads, but one that unfortunately affects a large percent of babies — colic. Your baby was only born a few weeks ago, and it seems they spend the majority of their time crying in pain. Despite your best efforts to comfort…

The instructor of my breastfeeding class repeated the phrase, "if breastfeeding hurts, you're doing it wrong," like a mantra. I thought if I learned how to achieve a "perfect latch," breastfeeding would feel good. When it didn't, I felt like a…

If you're a working mom who feels guilty about the amount of time you spend away from your kids, there might be something more than just a busy workload at play: according to a new study, working moms' guilt can often come from their childhood…

"Love at first sight." That's how many mothers and fathers explain the immediate bond they felt when they first laid eyes on their babies. That's because the parental connection is no joke, especially the one that happens over the course of the nine…

Breastfeeding isn't all sunshine and roses. For lack of a better (less literal) word, sometimes it sucks. If you're experiencing breastfeeding pain, chances are that something can be tweaked to solve the issue, so that it isn't horrible forever.…

Let’s face it, “body after baby” is a topic on most moms minds. We’re constantly bombarded by images of celebs’ post-baby bodies and articles about how fast they bounced back, how quickly they return to the gym, and how easy it is for them to work,…