Fraeyalise

This week we’re bringing back one of our most popular questions, about whether to have a child. The decision to become a parent is almost never black-and-white, and each family should consider the factors that are unique to them. However, it’s always helpful to hear from those who felt the same way. Now for today’s question. —Denisse, ParentData Community Manager  I’m 35 and so is my husband. We love our…

Generally speaking, parenting can be hard. Add to that our personal life, with its own struggles and experiences, and we have a new set of challenges. So how do you navigate that as a parent?  I appreciate the honesty and vulnerability in today’s question. It takes a lot of courage to confide our issues and ask for help. I hope this reader can find their village in the comments, and…

We’re doing something a little different today. Instead of asking a question, we’re asking you to share words of encouragement related to your life postpartum. I remember being in the thick of my postpartum journey. The days seemed never-ending, and the exhaustion felt unreal. To be honest, I wasn’t always receptive to the well-intended advice offered to me. None of it felt possible at the time. Looking back, I wish…