parenting

Bipolar disorder isn't something given, not like gift on your birthday, not neatly wrapped. Yet, what if I've given my children bipolar disorder?

14. You believe that being in the pool is basically the same as being in a bath. Chlorine works at least as good as soap.

Despite eight years of progress, the racist, sexist America that I grew up in wasn’t actually gone, it was just waiting in the wings.

Motherhood is stressful, and between regretting things we did in the past and planning for the future, it's hard to remember to eat lunch. Despite being pulled every possible direction, it’s important to practice self-care. And one of the easiest ways to ensure that you are taking care of yourself is to practice mindfulness.

There are far too many stressors involved to force breastfeeding on new mothers. And far too many challenges involved to continue to pressure women who are dealing with a multitude of other issues into choosing one style of feeding.

So what are some meditation hacks you can do during and between countless diaper changes and feedings?

IT IS NOT FUNNY TO ABUSE YOUR KIDS ON THE INTERNET

To be honest, it’s exhausting, and I am ready to shed this pesky baby weight once and for all. I mean that literally.