In those magical first years as a couple, traveling meant spur-of-the-moment sojourns. With kids in the mix, you don’t have to resign yourselves to Disneyland. You can still have a cool and, yes, sexy vacation with these tips… and the right attitude!

While most moms take advantage of their baby’s nap time to have some quality time to themselves or catch a little shut-eye, Queenie Liao got in touch with her creative side.

No matter how frequently I hear them, comments about having kids can still blindside me. “That’ll be you in a couple of years,” says my father-in-law, in response to a commercial for one of those “tons of space, but still cool” family cars. “Or a few years…” he corrects himself, seeing my expression.

I have some bad news. That life you’ve grown accustomed to? It’s long-, far-away-, never-to-be-seen-again gone. May it rest in peace. (Which is ironic, because you will not be resting in peace, or any other state, for quite some time.)

Sometimes, being pregnant is a drag. You can’t drink. Or eat sushi. Your ankles swell, and you forget things constantly. But there are some pretty awesome perks that come along with pregnancy.

Get ready for all sorts of feels! This couple created a touching stop-motion video that documents the mom-to-be’s growing belly, from the early stages of pregnancy to the final days before giving birth.

0 TO 3 MONTHS I didn’t think it would be like this. My twins — a precious boy and girl — are six weeks old and I’m teetering on the edge of sanity.

11 things to (really) expect when you’re expecting…

I thought I knew a thing or two about pregnancy. Girlfriends had told me about the nausea, the surreal flutters of the baby’s first kicks, the wacky food cravings. But nothing had prepared me for the weird and wonderful experience of pregnancy once it happened to me. 

No matter how close you are with your loved one, working your way through an intimacy plateau is no easy feat. Yehuda Berg, author of The Spiritual Rules of Engagement, explains how to power through them using some strategic refocusing.