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Hospital policy saw Native American moms separated from babies during COVID-19

This investigation illustrated how much harm systemic racism can do in maternity wards.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

First Lady Melania Trump at RNC: ‘To mothers and parents everywhere, you are warriors’

"I want to acknowledge the fact that since March our lives have changed drastically," she explained.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

It’s Women’s Equality Day—this is why our vote matters more than ever before

The United States ranks 53rd on the Global Gender Gap Index—and 86th when you break it down by political empowerment.

Updated Jul. 25, 2022

Chrissy Teigen is buying school supplies for teachers on Twitter

"Please drop your amazon wishlist here, I will do as many as I can!"

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

The women + mothers speaking at the RNC Convention’s first night

What moms were talking about at the Republican National Committee Convention.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

These twins who married twins are now both pregnant

The couples (who starred in TLC's Our Twinsane Wedding) announced their news in an adorable Instagram post.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
parents and kid working virtually at a table

Okay, but seriously: How do you schedule your day with kids home from school?

We've all seen (and chuckled at) the optimistic schedule plans. But here's how to create a daily routine that actually works for kids—and parents.

Updated Jan. 07, 2022

This is the best state to give birth

But how can we make *ALL* states reach this same high standard?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
mom holding newborn baby

I’m a single mom—and I’m judged differently on my parenting because of it

I want to know why the script is different when approaching mothers like me. Why is it that if you're Mrs. So and So who serves on the PTA and lives in a nice subdivision, the language is "You're not failing," but when you're a Ms. you're automatically assumed at risk?

Updated May. 15, 2023

Say it through fashion: Voting is power

It's the most important thing you can do for yourself + your family this fall.

Updated Jan. 04, 2022
baby sleeping in a crib with toys

Hiring a sleep consultant was the best thing I did for my baby (and myself)

When I pictured a sleep consultant I envisioned a kindly woman who hid in the shadows and sang my son a lullaby whenever he stirred. In actuality, a sleep consultant is less a ninja songstress, and more head coach to your quarterback. She called the plays, I made the moves.

Updated Feb. 16, 2022

The White House says teachers are essential workers—here’s what it means

Teachers return to classrooms after possible exposure to COVID-19 as long as they're asymptomatic.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Why Kellyanne Conway is stepping down from the White House to focus on her kids

What Kellyanne Conway's exit can teach us about parenting teens.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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