I've talked a lot about how birth plans never go according to plan. But never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I'd be delivering during a global health cri...

These were just too good not to share. If you follow me on Instagram, you already know that Everly is almost always happy to flash a grin for the camera. Not...

When I moved across the country from Rochester, New York, to Los Angeles, California, in 2011, I promised myself that I'd never miss anything "important." I ...

It's 6:18 p.m. on a Wednesday in Los Angeles. I'm wearing a black dress and oversized denim jacket. My hair is curled and my makeup is minimal, but it's done...

The ugly truth, for better or worse, about why "Having It All" is a cruel myth.

My baby is only a few months old, but I've been going by the name "Mom" for years. When my husband and I brought home our beloved dogs, we quickly became "th...

My dogs were my babies. I loved them fiercely, affectionately, obsessively. I still love them very much, but... Now, I can go an entire day without rememberi...

Do I have your attention? I've received many questions (and props -- thank you for that) regarding this pumping photo, which was taken on GRAMMYs morning as w...

People (rightfully) complain about the newborn period a lot. It's hard. And it's scary. But it's also pretty magical. While I look forward to sleeping throug...

This week in our Mommy & Me group, we addressed the topic of body image after baby. And it was heavy. In a group of fellow first-time moms, all with babies a...

In honor of the birth of "Mom Needs Merlot," I'm sharing an unfiltered account of my own birth story. What follows is the real deal -- and, yes, I'll answer ...