I don’t regret becoming a mother. Though the early days were hard and the nights long, one look at my sweet baby’s face is all I need to remind me why I chose the path of motherhood. It’s far from being sunshine and rainbows all the time, but the rewards outweigh the difficulties by a mile.

Every single afternoon, without fail, kids and partners start asking you your least favorite question: “What’s for dinner?” Despite having capable hands, somehow, you are the only one who can come up with a meal plan. And honestly, it’s kind of a lot of pressure. Deciding what to make (only to be met with groans and sighs) is super frustrating. Though we cannot promise that it’ll be groan-free, we can give you a simple idea to help make mealtime a little easier.

Contrary to popular belief, celebrities are not immune to the insanity that comes with being a parent. While they certainly have more help than the average mom or dad, that doesn’t mean their kiddos aren’t capable of being tiny tyrants sent to cause chaos and worry in their lives. And just like non-celeb parents, they each have their own survival tips and tricks — and believe it or not, some of them are pretty useful. Check out how these four actresses make it work.

Ask literally any parent, and the one thing we’ll agree on is how much help we need when it comes to getting our babies to sleep. The sleep deprivation that occurs in those early months (and let’s be real, early years) can be maddening, and there is very little we wouldn’t try to make sleep happen.

Well, Mama, it’s finally here. That time you’ve been dreading ever since you’ve had your baby. You know what I’m talking about — potty training. And as all moms who have “been there and done that” know, there are certain things only a mom potty-training her kid would do. Here are four of them. You bring a portable potty with you everywhere.

When it comes to raising a polite, well-mannered, highly articulate kid, I kind of have things in the bag. I’m not shy about asking him to remember his “pleases” and “thank you’s,” and he gets a stern glance from me if he forgets to do so. But I have a confession to make — I also let my tween kid swear, and I swear in front of him, too. Yep. Behind closed doors, we’re both a couple of potty mouths.

Spring has sprung, and that means someone in your family probably has allergies that are going crazy right now. But besides drowning yourself in Claritin, what else can you do to stop all the itchy eyes, runny noses and puffy faces? Here are some natural remedies you can try: Drink apple cider vinegar. I know, I know, people tell you this cures all the things, but it’s natural, antibacterial and inexpensive. And supposedly the extra potassium helps get rid of runny noses.

For any of you mamas out there who haven’t gotten around to spring cleaning yet, don’t beat yourself up. Getting even the smallest things done is a win when you’re chasing after those tiny tyrants. Heck, some days we’re just proud of ourselves when we’re able to put our pants on the right way! Saying moms are busy is the understatement of the year. So to help you make time for that dreaded spring cleaning, here are a few hacks to make it as painless as possible: 1.

The royal countdown is on! Meghan Markle is about to have her baby any day now, and even though she’s royalty, we still have a few tips on how to survive life with a newborn. Duchess or not, those first few weeks are hard, and she’s going to have to learn the ropes just like the rest of us. Let us help you, Meghan! First of all, forget sleeping when the baby sleeps. Sleep whenever you want, and let Harry take over. You’ve gotta break him in.

Spring break is here, and summer is right around the corner. That means lots of traveling with little ones. So how do we parents best survive the endless flights, car rides and hours of waiting in line? Here are our best travel hacks to help you make the most of your vacation: Pack blue painter’s tape for quick and easy baby-proofing at hotels. It hardly takes up any room in your suitcase, and you can use it to cover up wall sockets, light switches and even sharp furniture corners.