MothersRest

The secret to date night success

Some people claim that marriage sucks after kids. There might be some truth in that. Maybe just a little, teeny, tiny bit? Because: You haven’t talked to your partner in weeks. There are chores and work and baby stuff and...

4 tips to reach nursing nirvana (and the breastfeeding supplies you need)

When I was growing up, we were always surrounded by dachshund puppies. As in our house was an upscale puppy mill. Because my dad thought we should experience the miracle of dog birth. Which is, frankly, gross. Puppies are born...

10 ways to use a fleece blanket

Look, I know you have, like, 50 baby blankets. Unless your great grandma hand-quilted them, you probably only need 7: one for baby to love on right now, three that baby has loved on (that are in the dirty laundry...

I’ll sleep when I’m dead, I mean, sick

A fun look at the benefits of getting the common cold. Your sore-throaty voice is super sexy! And this is the perfect excuse for more sleep!

The 6 biggest myths about ADOPTION

What adoption myths do you hold? Here's the truth about opening your home and heart.

The 10 penis rules for boys

It’s a bit unnerving to arrive at daycare to pick up your children just as one of them emerges from the bathroom sans pants and undies, completely delighted, pointing and announcing, “I showed her my penis. And her my penis....

Tap into your child’s kindness to find sweet dreams

“Here, mommy, put this on your dresser. So you can look at it before you go to bed.” Then he handed me this crayon drawing, full of love and rainbow scribbles. He’s only 3. How did he know it was...

The one-week sleep challenge

“Tired? Go to bed. That’s the place for you.” My husband likes to toss this my way when I yawn and say, “Dude, I. am. sleepy!” And it irks me, because I have lots to do. Going to bed right...

How my kid almost crushed my marriage

Tips for how to connect with your spouse after baby arrives: see a marriage counselor, go on a date and have more sex. So your bundle of joy doesn't crush your love life.

We are watching. We will not be silent.

Reflections on feminism and the Women's March, on love vs. hate, on action vs. helplessness. Because sometimes you've got to get political.

Dear early riser, please stay in bed

My oldest wakes up at 5:30am. Nope, I didn’t stutter. That’s right, 5:30-A-M! Anyone else feeling my pain? My kid has done this since he was a baby. Before he was weaned, I nursed him back to sleep for another...

Sleep training for yo mommas

7 tips to help you conquer insomnia and achieve your sleep goals. So you can actually get some sleep.

How you can spread cheer in the NICU

5 ways you can help parents with babies in the NICU. Including items to donate. And tips for dads!

The one-week happy challenge

What keeps you up at night? Other than your teething baby or the neighbor’s cat? Like, what’s the soundtrack in your head that will not stop? Bills? Your Mother-In-Law? That first-world crisis where you can’t figure out which heels to...