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Bekah Martinez gets real about parenting stress—and needing help with her kids

"I realized I'm not Superwoman," the Bachelor alum explained.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

My baby was born addicted to heroin. Here’s how I forgave her birth mom.

The series of days surrounding my daughter's birth was the most emotional time of my life.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Good news: A vaccinated mother gave birth to a baby with COVID-19 antibodies

This news may make pregnant moms who are on the fence about getting vaccinated feel more confident about it.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

Michelle Obama’s new kids’ show “Waffles + Mochi” is now on Netflix

The children's show is all about encouraging kids to eat healthy foods and is available for streaming now.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Dad gives moving speech about his transgender daughter: “I was teaching her to deny who she is”

"Let them have their childhoods. Let them be who they are."

Updated Aug. 19, 2022
Family having fun at amusement park

Yes Day: Your ultimate guide to a day of fun and freedom

Thanks to Jennifer Garner, 'yes days' are becoming popular in the world of parenting. Here's how other families are making the trend work for them.

Updated Feb. 24, 2025
mom holding cup of coffee with her feet up while her daughter plays with blocks in front of her

Why teaching your kids independent play is actually self-care

Lovevery's cofounder assures you that letting your kids play without you is healthy for you both.

Updated Mar. 28, 2025

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood will feature a character with autism for the first time

We're applauding the team behind Daniel Tiger for bringing this important bit of representation to our screens.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Hilary Duff gets real about experiencing ‘lightning crotch’ during pregnancy

"It feels awful, like you're being struck by lightning."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Katy Perry wore the most fabulous nursing dress on ‘American Idol’

The singer came to slay in a nursing-friendly ensemble. Work, mama!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Nike’s new ad honors the most athletic people we know: pregnant and nursing mamas

Serena Williams, Alex Morgan and more appear in the "Toughest Athletes" ad.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

The pandemic made me a stronger mother

While I am a bit bruised and a bit sore, I am still standing.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Serena Williams dancing with her daughter in a gown

All the sweetest parenting moments from the Grammy Awards

From Blue Ivy's first Grammy win to Serena and Olympia's choreographed dance, we loved all these sweet moments from music's biggest night.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

The pandemic won’t define me as a parent

I want my child to feel like I'm home base. His rock. Even in a global pandemic.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
two kids looking out a window

I forgot how to talk to adults

Before the pandemic I was a social butterfly, now I can't even keep up with casual conversations.

Updated May. 20, 2022

Biden signs stimulus package into law, direct deposits start this weekend

President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package on Thursday afternoon, calling it an effort to rebuild "the backbone of this country."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

A doctor’s prescription of hugs has gone viral and we are all a puddle of tears now

A grandmother was prescribed hugs after a year of isolation.

Updated May. 20, 2022
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