If you’re planning to get pregnant and wondering when the best time of year to give birth is, we’re going to be honest and say spring. Not only is it the season of blooming flowers, birds and sunshine, it’s also an awesome time of year to have a newborn. Why, you ask? Let us count the ways … 1. The weather is amazing — not too cold, not too hot. Just right.

I don’t know about you, but some days, this whole motherhood thing can take a serious toll on my sanity. Don’t get me wrong, I love my kids, but it can be pretty overwhelming when you’re dedicating your entire existence to people under 2 feet tall who see you as their snack caddy. There are mornings when it’s hard to leave the bed (like, literally, because you know your 2-year-old has a vice grip on your pajama shirt).

It’s almost Easter, and that means your kid will soon start talking nonstop about the Easter Bunny. That jolly giant creature that brings the Easter basket and gamely sits at the mall for pictures with kids has been around for ages. But what do we actually know about the Easter Bunny? Here are four fun facts you can impress your kids with today: 1. The Easter Bunny originated back in Germany in 1682.

As we cue up what we call the "jazz version" of “Baby Shark”on Amazon Prime for the 70 billionth time, a familiar smile creeps across my cranky, tired infant’s face. We sit in our favorite spot on the couch, and I bring my knee up, letting him nestle between my thigh and stomach. He watches the popular sing-along intently for a few moments, then lays his head on my shoulder. Not long into the video, I hear the blissful sounds of baby snores.

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Throwing the words "self-care" at a stressed-out mama who needs to make time for herself is like telling Moses he could hold back the flood with an umbrella. Truly, the concept of self-care feels very out of reach to someone whose life revolves around caring for others. But as trite as it sounds, it is essential to work into your schedule if you're going to thrive as a mom and person.

You’ve heard all the rumors, and it’s true. Some moms poop while giving birth. I know you must be thinking, “That’s so gross,” but it’s totally normal and chances are you won’t even know it happened.