Parenting

Motherhood is stressful, and between regretting things we did in the past and planning for the future, it's hard to remember to eat lunch. Despite being pulled every possible direction, it’s important to practice self-care. And one of the easiest ways to ensure that you are taking care of yourself is to practice mindfulness.

So what are some meditation hacks you can do during and between countless diaper changes and feedings?

There are far too many stressors involved to force breastfeeding on new mothers. And far too many challenges involved to continue to pressure women who are dealing with a multitude of other issues into choosing one style of feeding.

The goddamn election has turned me into a cursing motherf*#+er.

I didn't have even an ounce of energy to spare to process my own feelings. Everything I had went to my son.

One way to combat negative outcomes post-election is to raise more inclusive children.

I am the best mom ever after I’ve had a drink. Notice I said… A DRINK. Well, maybe a drink or two, depending on the poison. Not a plastered mom — just a happy mom.

I don’t think I can say I learned anything from being hit, except for fear. I learned to be afraid of her.