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How to be a more mindful mom
September 12th is World Mindfulness Day and we’re giving you ways to take a moment today (and every day).
There is no “right” way to be a mom
CityMom Claire shares her breastfeeding journey and the toll feeding babies has on mothers.
What is a milk bank?
Ever wonder what to do with that extra breastmilk that’s slowly taking over your freezer? Here’s everything you need to know about milk banks, what they do, and how to find them.
Yes, TikTok is for moms
Think TikTok is just for Gen Z? Think again! CityMom Kira shares her experiences, recommendations, and the fact that yes, it is for moms.
The broken mom: A raw letter to my dear daughters
"I am afraid that my brokenness will break you as I don’t know if what I am doing is right." This is a letter to my daughters.
Mom hacks: Baby edition
Seasoned mamas shared their #protips and hacks to make that first year of motherhood just a little bit sweeter. Check them out here!
A complicated pregnancy with one simple surprise
CityMom Hannah decided not to find out her baby’s sex until birth. That choice may not be for every family, but it was for theirs, and she wouldn’t change a thing!
5-minute self-care rituals
Swap your social media scroll for one of these rituals to amp up your self-care game in just 5 minutes!
Why I opted “in” to a planned c-section
Scheduling a c-section may not be for everyone, but after having one unplanned, Hannah knew this time around that it would be for her.
5 giftable experiences for Mother’s Day
It’s time to leave the pile of spa gift cards behind and - maybe not so subtly - drop these hints to your partner (or kids) for an unforgettable day!
Yes, there’s a formula shortage happening right now
Don’t panic mama, our CityMoms came together with their best tips, resources, and support. We’ve collected them for you here.
How our modern marriage looks in a pandemic
"We both took my maiden name as our middle names and his last name as our surname." This is Hannah's story of modern marriage in a pandemic.
A love letter to Black moms
Dani Oglesby shares her experiences as a Black mom and an encouraging message for others in this moving letter.
Top 25 things to do on a snow day
Snow days are coming to the Midwest. Here’s a list of the top things to do on a snow day to keep kids entertained (and a bonus mamas-only list too!).
Starting a fitness routine after baby? Here’s what to know.
You’ve cleared the 6-week appointment after your LO’s arrival and can’t wait to workout. But how do you get back to a fitness routine after having a baby?
Always sexy {and always messy!}
"I was fat and happy and totally in love with my new little baby." Erin shares how life post-baby was both sexy AND messy.
Reflections from an introverted mom
I’m telling you now, because no one warned me 6 years ago: Being a mom while also being an introvert is hard! #MomConfession
I went into preterm labor, during a pandemic.
At 30 weeks pregnant you don't expect to be one of the 3% whose water breaks early. I was one of those women… in preterm labor during a pandemic.
Being a stepmom during the holidays is tough
I spend many days having to jump through special hoops as a Stepmom, however the holidays make the hoops a whole lot harder to navigate.
I have the BRCA1 Mutation and made a difficult choice.
It felt like my body had betrayed me. On one hand, my body was providing food and nutrients for my child, I never felt more powerful. On the other hand, I felt like a ticking time bomb.