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Why some doctors are recommending you upgrade your face masks

There's a new push for people to choose three-layered non-medical masks, instead of two.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Kamala Harris makes history as VP: What this means for girls + mothers

The numbers are in, and so is Harris. Here's what that means. 👇

Updated Nov. 07, 2020

Does insurance cover family-building costs for LGBTQ+ families?

Here's how to find out what's covered (and what's not) under your plan, plus how to optimize your coverage and advocate for yourself.

Updated Jun. 01, 2022

How the first openly transgender state senator in U.S. history is giving LGBTQ+ kids hope

"I hope tonight shows and LGBTQ kid that our democracy is big enough for them, too."

Updated Jan. 13, 2022

My daughter knew I had an alcohol problem—but she loved me just the same

My children's love has been unwavering as I recover.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Candace Cameron Bure says stay-at-home mothers are ‘not valued by society’

The Full House star once saw herself as 'just' a mom.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Here’s how to safely celebrate the holiday season this year

Easy tips that are helpful—not stressful.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Here are all the wins worth celebrating from 2020 election 👏

Women, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks made some huge down ballot gains.

Updated Nov. 05, 2020

On this election night, it’s okay to go to bed, mama

We're not going to know the results anytime soon.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Raising bilingual children was the best and hardest parenting decision I ever made

We decided they would hear only Spanish at home and learn English everywhere else.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
mom holding baby against her chest

Colorado voters passed a paid family leave plan—because they could no longer wait for politicians to do it

They made history as the first state to pass paid family leave through a proposition instead of legislation.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

My heart breaks knowing that I can’t protect my child from hard things

The pandemic is a reminder that we must grip onto one another gently when the hurt is simply too much to hold.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

One Oregon county voted for free preschool—and won

Oregon's Multnomah County is going to fund preschool by raising taxes on individuals making more than $125K.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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