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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
couple snuggling on the couch

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
mom holding a baby and sitting next to a toddler on a plane

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
couple swinging toddler in the air

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

Danielle Fishel on the powerful way NICU parents support each other

"We connect on a level that you just don't with other people," shared the actress.

Updated Dec. 28, 2021

I wish my mom could see me as a mother

I want my mom to know that I am okay. Because things look a lot different for me since the last time I saw her.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Just because you have a baby doesn’t mean you feel like a mom right away

It took me nine months to become a mother, and years to take on the label.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
kids on the couch watching a movie and eating snacks

100+ movies you need to watch with your kids at least once🍿

And, don't worry, we'll be updating this as new movies are available!

Updated Jan. 11, 2022

Brooklyn Decker’s mom wants her to have another baby

Her response to the comment makes us feel SEEN.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

This brilliant hack makes hunting for Easter eggs accessible for *all* kids

Especially kids with mobility disabilities or children who struggle with social interactions.

Updated Jan. 18, 2022

Mike Bloomberg answers our questions on paid leave, childcare + maternal burnout

We asked the candidates for answers and Klobuchar's campaign was among those to respond.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Sen. Bernie Sanders answers our questions on paid leave, childcare + maternal burnout

We asked the candidates for answers and the Sanders campaign was among those to respond.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Sen. Elizabeth Warren answers our questions on paid leave, childcare + maternal burnout

We asked the candidates for answers and Warren's campaign was among those to respond.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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