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Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on running for Senate, raising four daughters, and why the dinner table is where policy gets real

The Illinois lieutenant governor won a competitive primary and is now on track to become just the sixth Black woman ever elected to the U.S. Senate.

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She fought to save her mom’s life. Now Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen is running for Senate to fix the system that almost didn’t.

The Colorado congresswoman has spent her career fighting for mental health, addiction treatment, and working families. She’s also only the 13th voting member of Congress to give birth while serving.

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The Reset: 6 moms on the self-care habits they make time for

In this series, we ask mom founders to share the sanity-saving systems that help them keep it all together.

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She’s been a minister, a chaplain, and a state rep. Now Lindsay James is running for Congress to fight for Iowa families

The Dubuque Democrat, minister, and mom of two teenagers won the primary. Now she’s taking on a competitive open seat in northeast Iowa.

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Why I’m opening my home instead of my wallet this summer

Instead of treating my house as the place I retreat to between activities, I've started treating it as the destination.

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I spent years throwing the “perfect” birthday party. Then I quit.

What creates memories isn't the permanent bracelet bar or the custom favor bags. It's warmth. It’s connection.

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A 5-ingredient Trader Joe’s dinner that rivals Chinese takeout

We all need an SOS dinner in our back pocket for weeknights when we just can't.

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Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece on motherhood without borders

Once you are a mother, the distance between your child and another woman's child collapses. It just does. You cannot help it.

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Join us for a core memory summer

If the idea of a simple, affordable, core-memory-making summer soothes your nervous system the way it does ours, we invite you to join us.

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The dermatologist who wants to liberate you from your 12-step routine (especially during pregnancy)

When Dr. Chan and I sat down to talk, I was already receptive to her argument. What I wasn't fully prepared for was how sharp her critique of the broader industry would be.

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12 summer solstice rituals for the longest day of the year

These rituals, some ancient, some just good ideas, work whether you’re alone with a candle or wrangling kids in the backyard.

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The first Mother’s Day nobody talks about

70% of mothers say their first Mother's Day wasn't special. New Mom School founder Alex Spitz on the unmet need nobody wants to admit — and what actually needs to change.

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Ilana Glazer’s new grassroots initiative wants every mom at the polls

The comedian and activist is launching Moms & Neighbors, a nonpartisan grassroots effort to protect the 2026 midterms, one community at a time.

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My son was denied access at school—now the system that protects him is being gutted

No parent wants to file a civil rights complaint. We simply want our children to learn, grow, and belong.

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7 spring equinox rituals that will ground you for the season ahead

You don’t need to be particularly spiritual or own any crystals to feel the pull of this moment. You just need to be willing to pause and notice.

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9 products that make documenting your family history way less painful (and way more beautiful)

From family memoir books to photo preservation services, these are the products that make recording family memories feel less like a chore.

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These $36 Amazon Pants Are the Comfiest, Most Versatile Pair I Own

If you too have lusted after the $249 viral Ruti pants, you'll want to give this dupe a try.

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John Rampton invests in the companies parents actually need

From kid-safe phones to melatonin-free sleep gummies to healthier snacks, the serial entrepreneur and investor has quietly assembled a portfolio of companies that solve the problems parents actually lose sleep over.

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The fourth-trimester friendship gap: how to rebuild your social life kindly

The fourth-trimester–the weeks after birth can feel isolating, even with a baby in your arms. A realistic plan to reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and protect your energy while you heal.

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The winter solstice wish-burning ritual that’s better than New Year’s resolutions

After the year we've had, the idea of outsourcing some decision-making to the universe feels less like woo-woo nonsense and more like a legitimate coping mechanism.

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Holiday planning tips that help moms enjoy the holiday magic again

You deserve a season that feels joyful, not like a project plan. These simple holiday planning strategies help you create memories, protect your energy and actually enjoy it again.

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10 fun holiday food ideas to make with kids (that don’t require perfection)

Keep the joy, skip the pressure. These easy, holiday food ideas invite kids into the kitchen without requiring flawless frosting or chef-level skills.

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The art of balancing motherhood, workhood and selfhood

In motherhood you can love your kids wholeheartedly and still protect the parts of you that make you, you. Here is a practical, judgment-free guide to keeping both.

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What teenagers really need from moms (but won’t say)

Teenagers still want you close, just differently. Here is how to stay connected, set limits with love, and read what they are telling you between the lines.

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How Marti Wymer turned a daughter’s love Into a company that’s comforted hundreds of thousands of families

When her mother was diagnosed with cancer thousands of miles away, Marti Wymer wished she could send a hug. So she sent soup instead — and built Spoonful of Comfort into a company with over 100,000 five-star reviews and a team that’s more than 70% women.

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