parenting

A natural birth is the term used to describe delivering a baby with minimal medical intervention, such as drugs or surgery.

So, I’m not big on the whole princess thing. The sparkles, the shiny sequins, the tiaras and wands…it’s just not for me.

I still remember that early winter day six years ago. I was waiting at a red light with my then-seven-week-old in the backseat—sleeping maybe? Crying likely?—and I spotted these girls.

Oh mamas…maybe I’ve got happy moms on the brain lately. I hear the gripes from friends—the resentment at being the parent overseeing homework. Or the one doing midnight loads of laundry.

According to Katy Read, being a stay-at-home mother isn't all roses. Here, she describes the highs and lows and offers some advice for any women considering a similar choice.