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These ‘Workin’ Moms’ gifs are too accurate

They just get what motherhood is all about.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

I’m the mom of black sons and I fear for their safety every day

Including how to dismantle it. So that cases like Ahmaud Arbury do not happen again.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Amy Schumer sleeping with son

Amy Schumer’s new HBO docuseries follows her pregnancy journey

"Women are warriors, every one of us. And I hope sharing my story brings more awareness to the challenges of pregnancy and childbirth."

Updated Feb. 07, 2022

This 10-year-old created a ‘hug curtain’ so she can hug her grandparents

Nurse Lindsay Okray says her daughter wanted a way to hug family without breaking quarantine.

Updated Sep. 20, 2022

Saying ‘yes’ to my kids is helping me stay sane

"Mom, can we ride bikes for the 15th time today?" "Great idea!"

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
child and her stuffed animal looking out window

How to help kids be resilient through the pandemic

The mental health techniques developed by disaster response experts can help parents right now.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
mom working while two kids eat breakfast

Why employees deserve an extra day off this month

"Employee burnout was a problem before the coronavirus global pandemic, and now the risks of burnout are painfully acute during this crisis," says Melissa Jezior, president and chief executive officer of Eagle Hill Consulting.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022

The postpartum anxiety struggle is real

My postpartum anxiety follows me everywhere.

Updated Jun. 01, 2022

Dr. Fauci urges caution around re-opening schools too quickly

"We really better be very careful, particularly when it comes to children, because the more and more we learn, we're seeing things about what this virus can do that we didn't see from the studies in China or in Europe," says Fauci.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

My birth story: My placenta accreta changed my entrance to motherhood

I was angry that the birth of my daughter was associated with trauma.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

A very important letter for new mamas

Listen, mom-guilt is a dirty liar. Yes, it's your job to fill your little human's needs, but you matter too. Don't forget to take care of yourself. Hang out with friends, take a drive blaring 90's hip hop or shower without interruptions—trust me, you'll be a better person (and mom) because of it.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Thank you Netflix, TikTok + Instacart for getting me through quarantine

True story: I learned the "I'm a Savage" dance in the bathroom at 2 am because I couldn't sleep.

Updated Dec. 28, 2021
kids playing with teacher at daycare

Childcare is essential for parents—but the industry is in danger

There are 20 million kids under age 5 in this country, the majority of which normally receive some amount of paid care. We can't let this industry collapse.

Updated Jan. 20, 2022

Social distancing has me socially exhausted

I'm virtually connecting with friends and family more than ever before.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Becoming a mother made me love mine even more

I realize now, firsthand, more facets of my mother's love for me. I viscerally understand the sleepless nights, the aches and pains, worries and unrelenting devotion even in the face of great challenge.

Updated Dec. 01, 2022
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