Life With Kids
The Most Popular Baby Names Around the World Right Now
I’m taking a look at the baby names BabyCenter parents around the world are choosing right now.
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Fresh Country Baby Names That Feel Modern and Timeless
I’m drawn to country baby names that feel rooted, warm, and timeless, with inspiration from the Great Plains to the Wild West.
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Best Personal Cooling Tech Brands for Hot Summer Days
I’m sharing stylish personal cooling tech picks that make hot summer days with kids feel easier and more comfortable.
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I Only Have Four Summers Left Before My Teen Grows Up
As my daughter heads toward high school, I’m learning that independence can be both heartbreaking and beautiful.
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PPD vs. Postpartum Anxiety: Why the Difference Matters
I break down the key differences between postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety, including common symptoms, where they overlap, and why early support can make such a difference.
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Returning to Work With PPD Changed Everything for Me
Returning to work with postpartum depression made remote work, motherhood, and mental health feel deeply tangled. Here is how I learned to navigate PPD while showing up for my job and my baby.
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Kids’ Birthday Gifts I’d Actually Buy Again and Again
I keep these affordable kids’ birthday gifts in mind because they feel fun, thoughtful, and useful, without becoming clutter a few months later.
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Why I Wake Up Anxious and What Morning Anxiety Means
Waking up anxious can feel overwhelming, but morning anxiety is common. Here’s why I may feel anxious first thing in the morning and what can help.
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Type C Personality Signs: Strengths, Struggles & Parenting
I break down the key signs of a type C personality, including common strengths, emotional challenges, and how these traits can shape parenting.
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Raw Mom Confessions That Prove You’re Not Alone
A candid, personal look at the latest Scary Mommy Confessions, where moms share the messy, funny, and deeply relatable thoughts they usually keep to themselves.
