We love to toss around “it takes a village,” but what happens when there is no village? No one to hold the baby while you shower, no friend to text when you’re unraveling in a parking lot. For millions of moms, this is the everyday reality—and it’s slowly breaking them.

This isn’t a personal failing. It’s a societal setup. If you’ve ever whispered “I can’t do this anymore” into the dark, this one’s for you.

We didn’t get married for butterflies—we got married for a baby. For a future. For something steady after years of chaos. There was no fairy tale beginning, just two people in their thirties who knew what heartbreak looked like and didn’t want to raise a kid alone. This isn’t a romance story. It’s a real one. For every parent out there wondering if “enough” can actually be enough—this is for you.

Feeling like you’re constantly running on empty? Between endless to-dos, kid chaos, and zero time or money left for yourself, self-care can feel like a distant dream. But what if it didn’t have to be complicated—or expensive? This list is packed with free and fast self-care ideas designed specifically for moms who don’t have a spare hour (or dollar) to dedicate to themselves. These small, powerful breaks will help you feel more relaxed, grounded, and like you again, so you can keep going without losing your sanity.

More American families are adopting European laissez-faire parenting practices and Europeans are sneaking in a bit of that American hustle. Who is winning when it comes to best parenting practices?

"Sharenting" turns your kid into a billboard for your digital life. Sure, you want to document those cute moments, but is plastering their faces online really a good idea? Is it so bad?