A nursery with a dark wood crib, a beige armchair with pillows and a book, a potted snake plant, a framed photo on the wall, and a light rug on the floor.

Creating a Safe and Serene Nursery With Nurture& (Review)

Summary: I chose Nurture&’s Newport Crib and Wingback Plus Glider for my daughter’s nursery. From easy assembly to nontoxic materials to thoughtful features like lumbar support and convertible designs, these pieces have set the stage for so many special moments to come. What I love:  Things to keep in mind:  While our daughter isn’t here…

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Will Living A Less Ambitious Life Make Me Happier?

Over the summer, a close friend from grad school left me a voice note with the following question:  Do you ever wonder if we would be happier if we stopped writing?  These words had a comical record-scratch effect on my body. What? No! Of course not! My heart was racing, and I could feel my…

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A hand in a beige knitted sleeve touches a cluster of white blossoms on a tree branch with green leaves in the background.

How I’m Processing My Traumatic Birth Experience

Content note: This piece shares a personal story of a traumatic birth experience. Please take care while reading. I’ve been dreading sitting down to write this essay. For one, where is the time? Between diaper changes and nap schedules and warming yet another bottle and then somehow working full-time and remembering to eat myself, my…

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