Motherhood isn’t a magical, transcendent act that automatically makes you the best mom ever, solely dedicated to your child’s upbringing. I've compiled what I consider to be the 10 most crucial pieces of advice for every new mom (and partner).

You’re already running on caffeine and sheer willpower, and now you’ve got a chorus of voices telling you how to swaddle, feed, and raise your baby “the right way.” Some days it feels like every opinion is a judgment, but what if you could hear advice without feeling attacked? This piece breaks down why people can’t stop giving parenting tips, how to filter the helpful from the useless, and how to stop wasting emotional energy on advice that doesn’t serve you.