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Crayola’s new skin tone crayon collection has a crayon for every child

"Inclusivity should be accessible for all ages and a discussion about diversity should be encouraged in order to foster a sense of belonging."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

This mom made a mask for the tooth fairy (because mamas make magic happen)

Her daughter thought the fairy would need it during the pandemic.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
woman taking a selfie wearing a tie-dye sweatshirt

Tie-dye is making a comeback—here’s how to wear it, mama

Everything that's old is new again.

Updated Jan. 25, 2022
mom playing with daughter on the bed

Being a toddler mom is so much easier than a newborn mom

I love it because I get to see a glimpse of the person he will be.

Updated May. 20, 2022

This dad made a helpful YouTube channel for those without dads

It's called "Dad, how do I?" and it is amazing.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022
couple kissing through masks

Should I try to get pregnant during the coronavirus pandemic?

Good news. You don't necessarily have to change your plans.

Updated Jan. 04, 2022
mom playing with two kids

I’m not done having kids—and I think about my frozen embryos every day

I have two beautiful, healthy babies after infertility and I think about my nine remaining frozen embryos every single day.

Updated Jan. 24, 2022

Watching my kiddo have a virtual playdate is so bittersweet

I feel eternally indebted to each and every one of these children—my own included.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
woman working out

9 no-equipment exercises you can do anywhere

P.volve master trainer Antonietta Vicaria swears by these.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

I loved breastfeeding my child—until I didn’t

I had no idea what breastfeed aversion was until it happened to me.

Updated Aug. 23, 2022
mom holding child at the pediatrician

Childhood vaccinations are dropping during the pandemic

"We want to reassure all our families that pediatricians have innovated ways to make visits even safer."

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

The one part of my house I *have to* clean to keep me sane

Do you have a mandatory clutter-free zone, too?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
woman using an applicator to put on a face mask

This double face mask hack made my skin *so* soft + glowy

An esthetician shares her best tips to really hydrate the skin.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022

Zoom fatigue is real and our kids are feeling it

Educational screen time and virtual playdates are burning kids out—so if you need to turn the computer and let your kids disconnect today, don't feel bad, mama.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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