Father's Day I Lost My Dad, but Still Find Ways to Honor His Memory on Father's DayPOPSUGAR - Amber CadenasI remember our last Father's Day together 11 years ago, though it's hazy. I was 27 years old. My dad, mom, and I were strolling the Seattle waterfront with coffees in hand, popping in and out of the assortment
Babies I Never Lost the Baby Weight, and Honestly, I Don't Care What Anyone Says About ThatPOPSUGAR - Cristina MargolisAfter giving birth to my daughter, losing baby weight was the last thing on my mind. Although it was nice to somewhat have my body back, I was nowhere near close to my prepregnancy weight, and honestly,
Kindergarten My Kid Was Struggling With Confidence at School, Until We Started Doing This 1 ThingPOPSUGAR - Katharine StahlLast month, I was at one of those parenting low points. You know what I'm talking about. Your kid is in a frustrating, joy-sucking, or literally sh*tty stage and seems unreasonably determined to stay course
Pregnancy I Always Thought I'd Have a Perfect, Healthy Baby, Then I Got the NewsPOPSUGAR - Holly Kielty"Opinions are like assh*les — everyone's got one," laughs a colleague in a particularly rowdy meeting. Now, I can laugh about it. But at the time, when specialists at University College London Hospital
Furniture I Didn't Anchor My Furniture and It Fell on My Daughter — and It Turns Out I'm Not AlonePOPSUGAR - Marisa HillmanPick up any baby book and you're almost guaranteed to find at least one chapter dedicated to baby-proofing your home. And why shouldn't it there be? After all, that sweet little bundle of joy you bring
ADHD The 1 Thing My Mom Did For My Daughter That Made All the Difference in the WorldPOPSUGAR - Cristina MargolisWhen my 5-year-old daughter was diagnosed with ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder), I felt a whirlwind of emotions. While I was relieved to finally have a diagnosis for my child, I was also
I Finally Caved and Bought a Jogging Stroller, but Here's Why I'm So Glad I Did ItPOPSUGAR - Rebecca BrownOn multiple occasions my mom mentioned to me that I should buy a jogging stroller — in my second trimester, in my third, and even while I was recovering from delivery and not yet cleared for fitness. should
Kids Here's the 1 Rule I Use to Determine If Your Kids Can Come to My WeddingPOPSUGAR - Murphy MoroneyWhen I first got engaged during what now seems like the prehistoric era, I had already made up my mind about one thing: we weren't going to have any kids on the guest list. Why is that, you ask? Because
Norovirus I Hate Being a Parent Who’s Constantly Canceling, but — Cough — We Can’t Make ItPOPSUGAR - Rebecca BrownBefore I became a mom I made a few promises to myself about the type of parent I wanted to be. One who's level-headed and well-informed without being too overprotective. Part of this vision, or idealized
Motherhood I Gave Up What I Thought Was My Dream Life For a Family — and I Don't Regret ItPOPSUGAR - Deena CampbellOnce upon a time, I was an ambitious early 20-something woman living in New York City. I landed there shortly after college when I realized that if I was truly serious about a career in journalism, no
Babies No One Told Me That My Baby Would Cry Every Day at the Same Time For No ReasonPOPSUGAR - Shannon Vestal RobsonTrust me, I knew having a baby wouldn't be easy, and I certainly was aware that a good amount of a baby's crying would be my new soundtrack when my daughter was born. I read up on all I could about what
Lego Why I'm Already Telling My Children That I Don't Expect PerfectionPOPSUGAR - Angela Anagnost-RepkePerfection is something I will never expect from my kids. They're at the young ages of 4 and 6, and I'm already letting them know that. You see, my son often acts like the stereotypical firstborn. He's
Kids My Husband Wants to Spend Father's Day Without Our Kids, and I Don't Blame HimPOPSUGAR - Katharine StahlEvery year for Father's Day, my husband's family invites us over for a BBQ. It's always a bit of a sh*tshow, albeit a fun one. We're the only "kids" with kids of our own, so while the rest of the party
Grandparents I Grew Up With My Grandma, and She Taught Me Everything I Needed to KnowPOPSUGAR - James BarrettI remember my yiayia sitting at the kitchen table with cucumber peels stuck on her forehead. My brother, sister, and I had them on our faces too. We would just sit laughing at each other seeing who can
Relationships I Use This Question to Check in With My Spouse, and It's Changed Our RelationshipPOPSUGAR - Katharine StahlRecently, I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts, Armchair Expert from actor, super-husband to Kristen Bell, and self-described "human truths"-seeker Dax Shepard. Shepard interviews a mix of celebrities
Cancer How My Mom’s Breast Cancer Journey Brought My Family Closer Together Than EverPOPSUGAR - Macy Cate WilliamsWe have a nickname for my mom: the glue. She's the defining piece of my family's puzzle that keeps us all together through the good times and bad. So when she found a lump in her breast last October, felt
Bipolar Disorder I Was Raised by a Dad With Bipolar Disorder, and Here's What I Want Other Parents to KnowPOPSUGAR - Taylor MurphyThere were a lot of ups and downs growing up with my father. There was the side of my dad that was so full of life. He'd be the center of attention, throwing huge get-togethers at our house and chatting
Kids I'm So Excited For Summer Break, Because It Means My Kids Finally Get to RelaxPOPSUGAR - Angela Anagnost-RepkeI'm pretty much looking forward to Summer right after the ball drops on New Year's Eve — Winter is not my happy place. And in Michigan, where we live, we have to wait a long time for that stubborn snow
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex This Is the Reason Meghan Markle Still Looks PregnantPOPSUGAR - Kate SchweitzerWhen news broke that the first photos of Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and their newborn son had been revealed, it didn't take long — all of 30 seconds, in fact — for the general public to switch from and
Babysitting Every Babysitter I Hire Must Follow This 1 Nonnegotiable Rule — Here's WhyPOPSUGAR - Lindsay BartisOn any given weekday, the knock on the front door has me rushing to grab my purse before racing my kids to the front door to let the babysitter in. I greet her quickly and give her the rundown of the schedule
Pre-school The 1 Thing Nobody Tells You About Having a BoyPOPSUGAR - Katharine StahlAlmost three years after our daughter was born, we added a son to our family, much to my husband, brother, and father's delight. At first, I didn't really get their enthusiasm about adding to the male
Grandparents My Daughter Is Obsessed With Her Grandma, and It's Becoming a ProblemPOPSUGAR - Katharine Stahl"Can I puh-lease call Gaga?" my almost-7-year-old daughter asked me this morning at 7:15, 10 minutes before her bus was due to arrive. If this were an isolated incident, I'd definitely agree to a quick
Pain Our Fertility Journey Has Put Me Through So Much Pain, but I've Learned a LotPOPSUGAR - Heather FloresAfter our second failed intrauterine insemination (aka IUI, where the sperm is directly inserted into the uterus), we decided to take a long break from trying to have a baby and regroup after the Summer.
Motherhood I Really Like Being a Working Mom — Even When I Get Judged For ItPOPSUGAR - Irene CastroAfter a great day at work, I was on a very crowded bus on the way to pick up my daughter from my parents house (they help us out by taking care of her during the day). As I sat in the only available seat,
Shopping As a Childless Parenting Editor, I Know More Than I’d EVER Want to About Having KidsPOPSUGAR - Murphy MoroneyOnce upon a time, years before I ever stepped foot in a newsroom, I went to visit my best friend's sister-in-law in the hospital after she gave birth. While her daughter was absolutely beautiful, something
Babies I'm Going to Be Exhausted For the Rest of My Life, but Being a Parent Is Worth ItPOPSUGAR - Cristina Margolis"What's wrong?" my friend asked me one day. "Nothing . . . this is just how my face looks now," I answer. My friend doesn't have children yet, so she has no idea the complete and utter exhaustion of motherhood.
Bikinis Hell Yeah, I'm Rocking a Bikini — Because I Want My Daughter to Learn Self-ConfidencePOPSUGAR - Angela Anagnost-RepkeAlmost five years ago, I gave birth to a little girl. Since then, I made the decision to wear a swimsuit, and wear it proudly. I've always lived an active lifestyle and felt reasonably comfortable wearing
Kids I'm a SAHM, but My Partner Does Night Duty While I Relax — and I Don't Feel BadPOPSUGAR - Angela Anagnost-RepkeA big part of being a stay-at-home mom involves watching the clock. Because it can be exhausting and lonely, I know that I for one look forward to my partner returning home. And while I'm very grateful
Alcoholism I Broke My Daughter's Trust, and It Took Years to Get It BackPOPSUGAR - Suzanne HayesMy daughter scored a goal in her recent hockey game, and after her initial reaction of jumping up in the air to celebrate, she took her gloved hand and pointed at me in the stands. I cried. I know it like
