Joni Edelman

All boobs are good boobs. And all areola too!

My decision to bed-share with my children despite potential SIDS risks has less to do with studies, and more to do with instinct.

With the help of the midwife—and immense effort on my part—Ella finally slid out into the water. But she was limp, pale. It was scary.

1. All vaginas are good vaginas.

If you decide pit or leg hair isn't a big deal, then bam! It's not a big deal.

When I was little, any time I got an insect bite or stubbed my toe, I had to ask my mom, “Am I going to die? If I was going to die from this, I’d already be dead — right?” I also had a 30-minute prayer that I needed to say at each meal or else everyone would be poisoned and die. And corners. I had to check all of them before I went to bed.

Being vulnerable, being seen (even lumpy and naked), admitting weakness, asking for help — these acts inspire and edify.

When it comes to your physique, your mind can actually work against you.

...I’m going to help you! By “help” I mean “tell you all the things that didn’t work.”

As the mother of three teens, I'm here to tell you: You have nothing to freak out about.