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Can I be honest? Sometimes, I envy other moms

An open letter from both sides.

Updated Sep. 17, 2018
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Motherhood is: Answering about 300 questions a day

And today, at this moment, I would LOVE a second of quiet.

Updated Aug. 27, 2022

Born during the storm: The babies of Hurricane Florence

Congratulations to these brave mamas!

Updated Mar. 17, 2025

Why Anna Farris wants her son to be a good cook might inspire you, mama

"I see it as sort of a gift to whatever future partner he may have that he knows how to clean a bathroom and that he appreciates how to do his laundry and he knows how to cook. It's just very important to me because he does have a lot of help with things," Faris explains.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

I have prepared for Coronavirus to the best of my ability—but I’m still anxious

Today, our neighborhood was affected by the Columbia Gas explosions in Massachusetts—and I keep replaying the last few hours in my head over and over. Today was one of those unimaginable days that then become a reality.

Updated Sep. 14, 2018

5 truths about postpartum recovery every woman should know

It's crucial to empower yourself with knowledge of what might happen as your body changes over the coming six weeks postpartum that have the potential to delay your recovery.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

This sneak peek of Man Repeller Leandra Medine’s nursery will give you serious decor envy 😍

A stunning Parisian theme with pops of pink for her twin girls.

Updated Sep. 14, 2018

5 ways to Pay Tribute to the NICU

To look back and honor an experience that changed you forever.

Updated Sep. 13, 2018

How to Find Your Parenting Community

The YouTube stars behind Baby Bailey Mama Drama open up about gay parenting.

Updated Oct. 15, 2021

8 expert tips for raising an adventurous eater

Raised Real helps us conquer picky eating once and for all

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

When I became a mom, I finally understood how love gets passed down through generations

I realized that a mother, no matter her age or the age of her children, always puts her baby first. Always.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

To the pregnant mama chasing her toddler: I see you

Sometimes this in-between place, this before baby #2 place, can feel scary because just so much unknown looms before you. But believe me when I say, you've got this.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

5 features parents should know about Apple iOS 12’s parental controls

There's a new one called Downtime you might want to check out.

Updated Feb. 25, 2025

Surprise! ‘Bachelor’ star Bekah Martinez reveals she’s pregnant

"Men and women's reactions, I don't want to generalize, but I think they're very different," Martinez explains in the video.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
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The cost of daycare is almost as much as rent in some cities

You can only stretch a dollar so far before something breaks.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022
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