As Brooke Ellington of Texas prepared to meet her third child, the busy mom was focusing on making her home the perfect environment for her planned home birth. Brooke is a doula by trade, so she understand the process of birth better than most moms-to-be, but she was still shocked when she realized she had … Read more
Engagements are one of the most shareable milestones in your life, and what better way to do so than with a cute photo? Most couples don their Sunday best and head to a serene spot where they smile and touch each others’ cheeks and foreheads for the perfect picture that says we love each other … Read more
When most people think of weddings, they don’t picture a simple courthouse appointment during a lunch break. They see flowers! Decorations! Caterings! Although a minimalistic wedding works best for some, weddings are often grand ceremonies with festive celebrations afterward.Still, no matter how wonderful a wedding is, it does not provide a guarantee that the marriage … Read more
Divorce and blending a family come with a whole slew of awkwardness. It’s a messy and sometimes misunderstood dynamic to those not living it. Some people are kind, some are awful, and some are intrusive — both purposely and obliviously. I’m a big girl and can handle it. I’ve been enduring it for years. What … Read more
The heartwarming photo is going viral. Going to the doctor is stressful enough, but going with a baby in tow adds a whole other layer to it. But an act of kindness from a stranger made it easier for a mom to fill out the necessary paperwork while keeping her baby calm. A man named Joe … Read more
After 10+ years of marriage to the same person (’cause these days, that needs to be specified), here’s what I have learned: JUST JUMP IN — exactly as I did with this article which did not need some intriguing teaser or a long-lead. Jump into bed with your spouse. Jump into conversations with them. Jump … Read more
If you need another reason to let go of working mom guilt, just look to a study published in the journal Work, Employment and Society, which found that adult daughters of mothers who worked outside of the home were more likely to be employed, hold more supervisory responsibility, work more hours and earn higher incomes … Read more
Photographer Angela Forker believes that every baby is precious, and this belief shines through in the beautiful images she creates. Using fabric, wire and other materials, Forker constructs breathtaking backdrops for photos of babies with serious medical conditions. “It is my desire to spread hope and raise awareness for babies with special needs as I … Read more
Most adults look forward to the Thanksgiving feast all year long. There’s a little something for everyone, and the classic combination of all those yummy side dishes, turkey and dessert makes the holiday special. When it comes to kids who are notoriously picky eaters, though, it’s a different story. The deliciousness that is a Thanksgiving meal, including all … Read more
Maybe you remember the way your dad did a little dance before cutting the turkey on Thanksgiving. Maybe you remember how, after a 12-hour work day, he still popped you up on his knee and talked about cartoons. Fatherhood is an art — and Darreld Peterson was Picasso. Take one look at his photos on … Read more