motherhood

New motherhood is tough enough without the risk of public censure for breastfeeding

Though women have a choice as to whether they have kids, there's still an overwhelming social expectation that most of us will reproduce at some point. But is that really what you want?

What kind of week would it be if I didn’t write about the emotional school firsts? And like many other parents out there, this week I’m experiencing a first (again) — sending my youngest child off to kindergarten.

Tiger mothers and French parents with child-rearing agendas may want to put their megaphones down for a second and prick up their ears. Because parenting advice, especially given in a Ten Commandment-style tone of voice may not be good for mothers or babies.

We asked our readers to share with us the little things that put a smile on their faces as a mother. Read on for their responses.