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We both feel invisible in new parenthood—but I promise, I see you

I see a growing love for our daughter that is the most beautiful thing I have ever witnessed in our decade together.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

What I want to say when people ask me if we’re going to have another child

I didn't know my first pregnancy would be my last.

Updated Sep. 08, 2022
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Black History Month: Teaching my daughters to celebrate Black women’s strength

Mothering Black girls, for me, can be fraught with the responsibility of teaching them Black women's stories while clearing space for them to write their own.

Updated Feb. 09, 2023

Walmart is testing a new (and inexpensive) health center model

You can see a doctor, a dentist and even a mental health therapist.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

I did all the things I was ‘supposed’ to do to help my PPD & anxiety—and nothing worked until this

It became clear to me that I needed an extra push to solidify the gains I was making.

Updated Jun. 01, 2022

I wasn’t a baby person until I met my baby

Being uninterested in other people's toddlers doesn't mean you won't be a great mom to yours. We're often reminded to embrace people's differences and not put them in boxes, so why don't we do the same for moms?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

How to talk to your kids about the coronavirus if they’re worried

"Be open and available for questions, allow expression of feelings and how to cope," says Dr. Robin Goodman.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Sen. Elizabeth Warren ends her bid for the White House but America’s moms keep fighting

No matter who your preferred candidate (or party, even) the elimination of all women from the race for the presidency is significant.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Kristen Bell didn’t always know if she wanted kids

But they cracked her life wide open in the best way.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Our favorite date night is movies & takeout

If prioritizing your marriage doesn't look like dates out on the town, you're okay. Your marriage isn't doomed.

Updated Jan. 28, 2022
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To the parents worrying about taking your kids on a flight—you can do this

Kids are not robots and we can't control their every move—no matter how much we prepare.

Updated Jun. 13, 2022
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Parenting together: 6 tips for partners to be on the same page

You probably won't agree with every single parenting decision your partner makes, but here's how to present a united front.

Updated Dec. 01, 2022

This new body-positive children’s book features powerful illustrations kids need to see

The central message is one that every kid needs to hear: "All bodies are lovely no matter their size."

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Why Eva Amurri says her baby’s father won’t be at the birth

"Birth is so emotional, and so I knew early on that having Kyle there wasn't going to feel right to me," shares Amurri.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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