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We love this daughter’s spot-on impression of her WFH mama

Our kids are watching us. And they're learning that we are masters of multitasking.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Eva Mendes’s favorite parenting advice sparks conversation about spanking

Parents are weighing in on the controversial punishment after Mendes made it clear that she's an anti-spanking mama.

Updated Oct. 02, 2022

5 powerful ways young kids can take action against racism

Help young kids feel their own power with these simple actions

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

The Rock’s daughter is obsessed with Jason Momoa—just like the rest of us

The Rock's reluctant acceptance of his daughter's love for Aquaman is simply hilarious.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Thinking about making a deposit into your child’s 529 plan? Now might be the best time

Financial experts think 2021 will bring rapid economic growth, making now a good time to invest.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024

Hilary Duff wanted her son to watch her give birth to see ‘how strong women are’

The mom of three says it's important for her to normalize the experiences of childbirth and menstruation for her son.

Updated Sep. 26, 2022
little girl playing in nature

I want less for my children

I miss simple. I miss pure, innocent, naive and sheltered.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022

Urinary incontinence after birth? Here’s what you need to know, mama

At least one in three new moms experiences postpartum urinary incontinence.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

We shouldn’t force teachers to choose between their classrooms and their kids

Policies around childcare are broken. Here's how we can fix them.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
mom doing tummy time with baby on motherly's favorite living room play mat from the house of noa

The play mat that actually looks good in your living room

When you make the switch from non-parent to mama, it comes with…

Updated Mar. 24, 2023

Why you might want to pay more attention to your child’s snoring

Recent research links chronic snoring with structural brain changes in children. Here's what you need to know, mama.

Updated Sep. 16, 2024

Irregular periods may be a COVID-19 vaccine side effect

While the vaccines are safe, a group of women researchers are trying to learn more about their effect on menstrual cycles.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
Kara Keough Bosworth and husband holding newborn baby

Kara Keough Bosworth shares moving side-by-side photos of her late son and newborn baby

The former "Housewives of Orange County'" star gave birth to a baby boy almost a year after losing her newborn son.

Updated Jan. 10, 2022

Shay Mitchell offers advice to moms dealing with prenatal depression: ‘don’t be afraid to talk about it’

"It's something I didn't know was a thing: I heard so much about postpartum depression but I never knew about [depression during pregnancy]."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
woman splashing in the ocean wearing a bikini

You don’t need to apologize for the body that helped you survive a pandemic

Swimsuits, tank tops, shorts—this summer we're going to wear it all without shame or fear.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
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