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Ayesha Curry found the perfect job with Honest Company

The entrepreneurial mama is now Honest Company's Brand Ambassador.

Updated Dec. 06, 2021

National Coffee Day: Where mamas can get a free cup ☕️

Don't miss it this Saturday, September 29th.

Updated Dec. 06, 2021

Busy Philipps confesses she’s ‘an all-over-the-place, doesn’t-have-a-plan mom’

Like the rest of us, she's just trying to do the best she can.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

I wanted to breastfeed but felt relief that formula was an option, too

Formula isn't the enemy and in fact, I'm thankful that we have had it as an option. It has allowed me to take a little pressure off myself.

Updated Sep. 28, 2018
mom and daughter in the kitchen

5 key benefits of probiotics and why your kids need them

"You are what you eat" takes on a whole new meaning.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022

5 tasty snacks to nourish your kids—and their bellies

Added bonus? They're super simple to make.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Gisele Bündchen opens up about new motherhood: ‘I kind of lost myself’

"All I ever wanted was to be a mom, but when you're actually experiencing that, it's a shock," shares Bündchen.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

Gwyneth Paltrow didn’t recognize her symptoms as postpartum depression

"It was really shocking to me because I never thought that I would be a person who got postnatal depression," Paltrow recently said during an episode of the goop podcast.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Dear sensitive mama—your empathy is what makes you so strong

You feel everything so deeply, so it's hard not to notice. You wear your heart on your sleeve about almost everything.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

From one sleep-deprived mama to another, please rest

While sometimes it can feel selfish or even indulgent to take time for ourselves, no one wants a sad, broken mama. We need to take time to do the things that heal us.

Updated Sep. 26, 2018

These viral photos prove dads need changing tables, too

"Clearly we do this often because look how comfortable my son is," Donte Palmer wrote in his caption. "It's routine to him!!!! Let's fix this problem!"

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

Jacinda Ardern bringing her baby to the UN is an important milestone for all mothers

Working parents are stronger when their working environments allow them to be whole people. Sometimes, that means a baby is coming to a meeting. Even if it's at the UN.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

I am a postpartum psychosis survivor

Discover my personal story of overcoming postpartum psychosis and find hope and support for new parents facing similar struggles.

Updated Mar. 28, 2025

Chrissy Teigen opens up about wanting more kids—and when

"Are we ready right now? No!," says Teigen. "I really love having two, but I think when I'm 70, I'll look back and say, 'Oh, I wish I had more.' I can't see myself regretting having a ton of kids."

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

Is cold medicine safe during pregnancy? 5 natural remedies to try instead

Our guide to navigating the cold season with a baby on board.

Updated Feb. 13, 2024

To the very pregnant mama: You WILL sleep again

One day soon, heartburn will be a thing of the past and you will no longer need the giant box of TUMS you keep within arm's reach.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

5 ways to manage screen time for your middle schooler

Students who were usually on task and high-performing were nodding off and "forgetting" to do their homework.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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