Author name: Connie Stokes

When Republican leadership denied Rep. Brittany Pettersen the ability to vote by proxy, they underestimated one thing: the relentless determination of a mom. Just four weeks postpartum, the Colorado congresswoman flew from Colorado to Washington, D.C., on February 25, newborn in tow, to cast a critical vote against a budget proposal that would slash funding

Rihanna may be a billionaire business mogul, a music icon, and a fashion powerhouse, but at the end of the day, she’s a mom first. And in a rare, vulnerable moment, she’s letting the world in on something every mother knows all too well: The inescapable weight of mom guilt. In her recent cover story

It’s National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, a time to shine a light on an issue that impacts millions but is often misunderstood—especially when it comes to motherhood. Pregnancy and postpartum are already emotionally and physically intense, but for mothers with a history of disordered eating, these life transitions can bring up challenges that many don’t