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Mamas around the world rejoice: All 12 Thai boys + coach are out of the cave

It was a harrowing ordeal, but the boys are now able to see (but not yet touch) their families.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

Motherhood is: Having no days off

You should know that every day no longer belongs to you. It belongs to your baby.

Updated Jul. 10, 2018

True life: Toddlers and ‘personal space’ don’t mix

To her, what's mine is hers and what's hers is hers. Where I am she is.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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5 easy side-hustles mamas can use to make extra money

They might not be able to replace your full-time salary, but a few hundred dollars a month can help you cover the cost of groceries and diapers.

Updated Jan. 25, 2022

Cooking with toddlers isn’t easy, but it teaches them independence and teamwork

It's only natural that I want to share this passion with my own little girl.

Updated Jul. 09, 2018
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Starbucks is ditching plastic straws for a very good reason

Goodbye environmentally harmful straws, hello adult sippy cups.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
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I travel with my young kids to build their hearts, not memories

Even if they are nervous to try something outside of their comfort zones, I know they are getting bolder and braver.

Updated Dec. 02, 2022

When you aren’t partners, but you are co-parents: How to find peace for all

How one mom dealt with a surprising decision from her son's father.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022
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An age-by-age guide to teaching your kids about the value of money

Teaching your kids about money early in life can help them to learn healthy financial habits that'll last a lifetime.

Updated Jan. 05, 2023

True life: I’m an ambitious career woman *and* a devoted mama

Ambition does not and should not halt with the arrival of motherhood.

Updated Jul. 06, 2018
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No, motherhood does not make women less ambitious

With flexibility, we can do both. Or either. It all comes down to choice.

Updated Jan. 28, 2022
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The secret to a strong marriage? Someone who makes you laugh

Marriage and love and parenting and living together and life, in general, isn't always easy.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
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It’s a boy! Ayesha and Steph Curry’s birth announcement features a unique baby name

Their girls have pretty common names, but their new baby boy is definitely distinct.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022
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Kristin Cavallari says she’s done having kids—here’s how she knew

The Laguna Beach star says three children is perfect.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

Motherhood is: Parenting with your heart, not your ego

I need to embrace the idea that nurturing, supporting, and loving my child has everything to do with encouraging them to be the best version of themselves and nothing to do with raising a miniature version of me.

Updated Jul. 05, 2018
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Young moms are trending on Instagram

The newest crop of influencers just might bring the birth-age down.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022
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