My girls are adults now, and that light at the end of the parenting tunnel is a full-on headlight in my face. I’m getting to see the people they’ve become, and the results of the choices we made. It’s also given me perspective on the things that were causing unnecessary stress.

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It’s the best way to take a real breather that I’ve found so far, and somehow, it makes toddler mom life that much easier.

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It’s aggravating that working mothers should have to face so many challenges expressing breast milk at work. I found it especially troubling that schools would be so unaccommodating, considering that it is a child-centered organization that’s supposed to be supporting families.

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You know those women who are full of mystery? The ones who float through life with a calm air of composure, like they’ve got it all together? Yeah, that's not me.Â

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Many people choose to have one or two kids, but once you start adding more than that, life can become, well, a bit more interesting.

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The first day of school is a whirlwind of emotions and transitions. Many kids thrive on routine and consistency, something a back-to-school plan can create.

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For many people, having a baby shower is a normal rite of passage in the course of a pregnancy. Here's why I'm not having another one.

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When I was diagnosed with Bipolar 1, I was overwhelmed and terrified. Not only by the diagnosis, but also by the fear that maybe motherhood wasn't meant for me after all.

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During the three years of planning and waiting to become parents, we received many baby shower invitations. We were at the age when many of our friends were marrying and having kids. Each time I received a glossy, pastel invitation, a lump would rise in my throat. I’m generally not a jealous person, but I couldn’t help but feel sad that others were becoming parents — sometimes twice — before us.

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This generation is growing up in a very different time. And if we sit back and listen and watch, instead of lecturing them about how good they have it, we can certainly learn a lot from them.

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