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Why skipping Valentine’s Day might be the best gift this year

You know what we don't need right now? More pressure.

The day Amy Klobuchar gave birth was the beginning of her career in politics

She was kicked out of the hospital a mere 24 hours after giving birth to her daughter Abigail.

12 realistic self-care goals for moms of young children

4. Sit on the toilet and have a good cry.

These parents flying home with their adopted baby got a surprise in-flight baby shower

"She's just been adopted by her parents Caren and Dustin, and is making her way home," Bobby told the entire plane, which promptly erupted into cheers.

Carrie Underwood’s son thinks her job is to ‘wash the laundry’

And that she's 70!

The best Presidents’ Day sales for the entire family

It's the perfect moment to score amazing deals on cold-weather essentials and items that'll help you transition into warmer days ahead.

These viral Valentines from Amazon are hilariously non-sensical

Thousands of moms have shared her post, and Busch tells Motherly,"Nothing builds solidarity quite like a mom fail!"

How I learned to cope with my child being a picky eater

He won't eat new things—but I was like that, too.

This is the last time I’ll ever be pregnant

I'm trying to appreciate every moment of this pregnancy all while mourning the inevitable closing of this chapter in my life.

To the mama who is overwhelmed right now—I see you

Remember, you're not alone in this, you're amazing and you're rocking motherhood.

Ashley Graham gets real about postpartum recovery on her latest Instagram post

"I wanted to show you guys that it's not all rainbows and butterflies!" Graham wrote on an Instagram snap.

Our wedding anniversary became a family tradition—and it has been eye-opening for all of us

Weddings are a who's who of the main characters in our lives at a specific moment in time, and the photos or videos that come out of them last far longer than many of those relationships.

Vanessa Bryant shares a heartbreaking post about processing her grief

"My brain refuses to accept that both Kobe and Gigi are gone. I can't process both at the same time. It's like I'm trying to process Kobe being gone but my body refuses to accept my Gigi will never come back to me. it feels wrong," shares Bryant.

The best way to de-pill your family’s favorite sweaters

Here's what really works, according to a fabric care expert.

Where the Democratic candidates stand on paid leave, childcare costs + health care

Discover where Democratic candidates stand on paid leave, childcare costs, and health care issues that matter to parents.

Top fashion trends from NYFW that mamas can wear right now

Hint: You already have a few looks in your closet.

14 ways to *really* help a new mom

As a society, we still have a lot of work to do when it comes to supporting new mothers, so it's normal to feel a bit at a loss.

Peer support workers are a new—but growing—way mothers can get the mental health help they need

Because you don't have to struggle alone, mama.