Alavinphoto/Getty Images A few weeks into parenthood, I was hit with a disturbing thought: I realized that I couldn’t remember the last time my husband and I had had a conversation that wasn’t about the baby or housework. Despite being in the same space and going through this incredibly intimate process of new parenthood, it...
Skynesher/Getty Images I’ll admit it — I don’t like farting in front of a partner, especially for the first time. When it happens, I’m usually awkward and petrified. Why? Because I’m one of those people conditioned to think that farting and going to the bathroom around my partner is "gross" and "unattractive," and I would...
Natalia Lebedinskaia/Moment/Getty Images So much of being a mom includes feeling lonely. You’re convinced you’re the only one who’s ever felt this way, the only one who’s ever regretted your baby’s name, the only one who’s found solace in an emotional affair — but these Scary Mommy confessions prove that, more often than not, we’re all...
Westend61/Getty Images It’s that time of year when your favorite local photographers start advertising "Christmas minis," and your friends share absolutely adorable sneak peeks into their family’s holiday portraits. And, by all means, support a local creative if you have the funds! But it’s been a tough year, and not everyone can squeeze a professional...