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For Mother’s Day, let’s give women equal pay

Today marks Moms' Equal Pay Day, the day in 2021 that a mother needs to work to in order to earn what a father did in 2020.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
child getting a shot

Pfizer seeks to start vaccinating kids ages 2-11 in September

The Pfizer COVID vaccine could be available and ready for administration to…

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
mom holding a child while dad hangs up flag

Actually, motherhood is political

I can't tell you what to care about, but I will beg you to care.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

These scientists are bringing the climate change fight to fellow moms

The Science Moms know that mothers are a force for change.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Tiffany Haddish says she plans to adopt older kids from foster care

The famous actress and comedian knows firsthand what it feels like to be a a child in foster care.

Updated Apr. 04, 2022
woman holding daughter in medical office

Kids now make up 22% of new COVID-19 cases in America

Experts say the vaccination of adults and the loosening of restrictions on school activities are to blame.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
Amy Schumer giving birth with her husband standing over her

Amy Schumer shares an emotional Instagram post about her husband

"We want to encourage parents and people to give themselves the gift of information so people can function to the best of their abilities and remove any stigma that comes with autism."

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
mom baking with daughters

In the absence of a village, build your own

The time when you need a village the most also happens to be the time when it's hardest to build one.

Updated Sep. 20, 2022
two moms sitting at the table together

My wish? For moms to support each other—differences and all

Here's the thing: Every mom I've encountered is simply trying to do the best she can for her children.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
parents and baby behind balloons that read "baby #2"

I’m pregnant with baby #2, working a job and a side hustle, and I still feel like I’m not doing enough

I feel guilty when the physical and mental exhaustion makes me beg for a moment to lay down.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

Watch Year One: A documentary about surviving postpartum depression + the first year of motherhood

Filmmaker Erin Bagwell shares her personal film about motherhood and beyond.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Billie Lourd honors late mom Carrie Fisher by dressing her son as Princess Leia

It's Star Wars Day and Billie Lourd's baby is here for it.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
Original American Girl Dolls altogether

This is not a drill—the OG American Girl dolls are BACK

Felicity, Addy, Kirsten, Samantha, Molly and Josefina, oh how we've missed you.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
mother holding newborn baby on a plane

A woman unaware she was pregnant gives birth on airplane

Luckily, a doctor and three NICU nurses were on board the same flight.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
mom playing with little boy

Two of my sons have autism. Here’s how I’ve moved beyond guilt to thrive on the spectrum

An autism diagnosis can be hard to accept, but it's worth it to see your kids flourish.

Updated Sep. 15, 2022

7 mom-founded companies that are making it their mission to help other moms

When mothers are a force for change, there is no stopping us.

Updated May. 04, 2021
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