Author name: Connie Stokes

Content warning: This story contains references to suicidal ideation and postpartum mental health struggles. If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. Help is available. Please reach out to a trusted healthcare provider or call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746). Six months after becoming a mother, I […]

Is there anything more nerve-wracking than trying to organize your first kid’s playdate? One parent took to Reddit to vent about the stress of reaching out to another parent for a playdate, and honestly, many of us feel this in our bones. The parent shared her story: “My super social 4-year-old has been asking to

As a mom and parenting writer, I’ve seen my share of awkward family situations. But when I came across a recent Reddit AITA post about a $2,800 post-vacation bill for a teen’s trip to Costa Rica, I couldn’t help but cringe. Why? Because this kind of situation is entirely preventable—and it’s time we had an

Congress figured out how to adapt during the pandemic. Proxy voting—aka remote voting—let lawmakers cast votes without being in D.C., all to keep things moving while protecting their health. But now, that flexibility is gone. And for pregnant or postpartum lawmakers, that’s a serious problem. Take Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.), who’s about to have a

Babies have a reputation for having the softest, most huggable skin around. That can certainly be true. But, it’s also true that little ones’ skin can be prone to rashes, eczema, acne and more.  “Newborn skin is inherently much more sensitive because it is thinner than adult skin and has lower lipid expression,” says Sheilagh