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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

The impossible expectations placed on mothers

Cynthia Nixon went viral for talking about the impossible expectations women face. Now let's talk about motherhood, specifically.

Updated Jul. 14, 2022

Where presidential candidates stand on paid family leave, childcare and health care

To prep for Super Tuesday, let's dive into where the candidates stand on issues that are key to mothers and parents. 👇

Updated Mar. 02, 2020

To my preteen daughter, I promise it gets better

How do I know this? Because, my sweet girl, I remember this age too well.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Cynthia Nixon voices powerful viral video about impossible standards for women

Narrating a piece from the writer Camille Rainville, Nixon calls out the impossible standards women are told to aspire to.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Does your day care have an emergency plan?

Hint: Check the parent handbook...*before* you need it.

Updated Oct. 18, 2021

5 things parents can do right now to prepare for the Coronavirus

"This is not a time for fear. This is the time for taking action now to prevent infections and save lives now," says the director-general of the World Health Organization.

Updated Feb. 28, 2020
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