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Amanda Seyfried

How Amanda Seyfried prepared her mental health for motherhood

The actress has been open about her anxiety before and after motherhood.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
MilkStork delivery box

We tried MilkStork—and it gave this working mama massive peace of mind

This delivery service mails your pumped milk back home to your baby.

Updated Dec. 13, 2021
man and woman looking at a baby

5 Tips to babyproof your relationship

Baby's arrival can change your relationship for the better, not worse!

Updated Sep. 01, 2022
Beyoncé

Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s twins are just as cute as we thought

Finally! We get to see a pic of Rumi + Sir Carter.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022

How to let go of perfection once and for all, mama

It's a daily practice and choice of who we want to be, and how we want to show up in real life and on social media.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

7 phrases to try instead of saying ‘no’

When you have the impulse to say no, see if you can find words that accomplish these goals instead.

Updated Jun. 06, 2018
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Motherhood is my career, and I’m a proud SAHM

There is no clocking in or clocking out. No holidays or sick days or breaks.

Updated Jan. 27, 2022
how to ace a nanny share

How to Ace a Nanny Share

The ultimate guide to sharing a babysitter.

Updated Jan. 28, 2022
a baby monitor and a cellphone where a baby can be seen

This mom’s baby monitor warning goes viral for a very good reason

Her baby camera was hacked—but you can prevent that from happening to you.

Updated Jan. 27, 2022
couple with their children

It’s Science: having the ‘right’ number of kids is different for every family

There's plenty of research to support whichever side of the equation you happen to be on.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022

‘Progress’ in parenting isn’t a straight line, mama

This beautiful journey is full of setbacks, regressions and frustrating stalls along the way.

Updated Jun. 05, 2018

My toddler’s reaction was the ultimate lesson in having grace

Sometimes our kids are the best teachers.

Updated Feb. 22, 2025
A woman speaking in front of a podium

The swimsuit competition at Miss America is dead thanks to a #momboss at the top

Former Miss America and mom of two, Gretchen Carlson, announces the pageant will no longer judge women's looks.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022

Rent the Runway enters the maternity market

The ability to rent high-end maternity clothes is a total style game-changer.

Updated Jan. 27, 2022

17 fascinating ways mamas parent differently around the world 🌎

From sleeping routines to maternity leave, these mamas share their local traditions.

Updated Jun. 04, 2018
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