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Why Jessica Simpson’s sexual abuse revelations are so powerful

"I was a preacher's daughter. I was taught to be a virgin until I got married, and so I never wanted to share these sexual things that were happening because I didn't want to hurt anybody," shares Simpson. Eventually, she summoned up the courage to tell her mom and dad what was going on—knowing even at that young age she was dropping a bombshell on them.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022

This TEDx talk explains what would happen if we nurtured mothers

"Somewhere along the way we stop taking care of mothers. As you'll see, the consequences are pretty dire. But that also means that when we fix it, the impact will be profound," Spalding says.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

All I want for Valentine’s Day is a break

A break from the very real and very exhausting daily grind of motherhood.

Updated Jan. 28, 2022

Kezia on when she knew she wasn’t OK and needed help

I’ve never understood depression. I’ve never understood the stigma. Or the severity, until the day I did.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022

The eye-opening lesson my daughter and I *both* learned from my potty mouth

Don't panic, I tell myself. Kids are going to say bad words.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Jennifer Lopez and Shakira’s viral half-time show has America talking

These incredible mothers (plus one of their daughters) made an incredible statement on that stage last night.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

The Iowa caucus is not set up to include mothers—and that’s a problem

When Cedar Rapids Gazette columnist Lyz Lenz asked "How do you caucus with a baby?" she sparked a national conversation

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
little boy sitting at the doctors office

Is it too late for kids to get the flu shot?

Short answer: No. But in case you're unsure, mama, here's why.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022

It’s science: You don’t need to shower as much as you think

The CDC states that although frequent bathing has aesthetic and stress-relieving benefits, it serves little microbiologic purpose. So skip that shower, mama.

Updated Aug. 07, 2023

13 unique + sweet Valentine’s Day gifts from Etsy, for everyone in the family

Etsy is my go-to destination for unique and adorable gifts for the family.

Updated Aug. 07, 2023

Vanessa Bryant’s first Instagram post after losing Kobe + Gianna is so powerful

"Thank you for all the prayers. We definitely need them," shared Bryant.

Updated Aug. 07, 2023

Worried about the coronavirus? What parents need to know

"The immediate risk to the American public is low."

Updated Aug. 07, 2023

Blake Lively is refreshingly open about what it’s like to have 3 kids

"It's like going from two to 3,000," Lively says. "I mean, we have so many children. It's pretty crazy. We're outnumbered, and it's a lot."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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