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Thank you to our mini-heroes—our kids

You're adapting to this world turned upside down in a way that's really inspiring.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Serena Williams shares her stretching routine and it’s perfect for mamas everywhere

Because our bodies could probably use a little extra love right now.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
dad wearing baby while toddler and mom stand behind

Microsoft is giving an extra 12 weeks of paid leave to parents because of coronavirus

Parents said school closures changed their lives and their employer listened.

Updated Jan. 21, 2022

Stimulus payments are on their way—here’s what to know, mama

It's coronation day! Wait... no... it's Economic Impact Payments day!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
mom holding her new baby in a hospital after giving birth

Coronavirus has changed birth + postpartum forever

It shouldn't take a global pandemic to change the way our country supports women, but since it did, let's hope these changes stick.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022
parent washing a child's hands

If your germ-anxiety is heightened right now, I see you

My obsessive thoughts and internal battles are ones most people have never understood. Until now.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022

ABC is airing a star-studded Disney singalong this Thursday✨

Aladdin, you were right—this *is* a whole new world. And we need to sing about it.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
woman in labor at the hospital

Everything we know (so far) about giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic

So far, it does not appear that COVID-19 can be transmitted from a pregnant woman to her fetus.

Updated Dec. 16, 2021
women holding her baby and smiling for the camera

Rachael on how she tried to ignore her postpartum depression

Eventually I found the courage to leave with my daughter-to claim my motherhood back, my daughter back, myself back.

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
silhouette of a woman in front of a window

I tested positive for COVID-19—life is paused completely, until further notice

Even though we have made it through more than half of our mandatory quarantine already, I'm terrified by the thought of leaving again—even when I'm cleared to.

Updated Jan. 11, 2022
girl putting on her graduation cap

The year without graduation: To the class of 2020

What you're experiencing is called grief. Here's what a grief counselor has to say to you.

Updated Jan. 03, 2022

How to help kids adjust to *so* much screen time

When your preschooler has a busier Zoom schedule than you do, you might be a bit worried.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

What went viral this week: A mom’s accidental cosplay + Hilary Duff’s new hair 😂

Stories about kindness + creativity are giving us strength this week.

Updated Apr. 13, 2020
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