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To the woman who asked me to leave because my baby was crying

You may not have thought so, but I deserved to be there just as much as you did. And so did my baby.

Updated Sep. 13, 2022

What do most new moms say they need? Their mom

New research suggests that even with all the high tech resources available, most pregnant women still seek advice and emotional support from their own mom, and rank her guidance as being more meaningful than other recommendations.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

How I learned to stop worrying as a parent

At the heart of all my questions was one thing: Fear.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

I am the mother of a wild girl

In a world in which women are told to be tame, soft, quiet, I have a little girl who challenges it all.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
collage of woman wearing The Coat and revlon hair styler

If you *only* buy two items on Amazon today, make it these 👏

The Insta-famous Amazon coat and hot air brush our editors are obsessed with are on super sale.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022

10 tips to have an eco-friendly Christmas this year

If every family took a few very small, simple steps to care for the environment this Christmas, the cumulative effect would be massive.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022

7 stress-free tips for hosting a dinner party with kids

Plus, easy holiday and decor trends to follow.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

This photographer’s viral photos capture the magic of grandparents

She didn't have any pictures of her own grandparents, so she started taking the pictures she wished she had.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Is it baby blues or postpartum depression? How to tell the difference

It's during this postpartum period that women may be at greater risk of experiencing a mental health condition than at any other time in their lives.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Thank you for loving my body more than I can right now

I compared myself to other pregnant people, both around me in real life and on social media.

Updated May. 20, 2022

A Michigan school district just gave teachers a well-deserved bonus

They spent more than half of their budget surplus rewarding the hard work of their staff.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

This time-lapse viral video of a girl growing up will have parents everywhere crying

Back in 2012, Hofmeester went viral with "Time Lapse Lotte." Now, there's another one.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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