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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
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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
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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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Watching you be a dad is more amazing than I ever thought it would be

I'm so proud of you, and I'm proud of what we're building together every day.

Updated May. 19, 2022
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My advice for new moms: Find ‘your’ playground

In many ways, this playground has been just as effective a measure of my children's growth as any scale.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

Serena Willams opens up about the trade-offs of #momlife

'It's definitely family before tennis for me,' says Williams.

Updated Jun. 01, 2018

True life: Parenting just keeps getting better

Parenting a teenager is like getting an exclusive preview of the adult this child is going to be.

Updated Jun. 01, 2018

Why it’s okay for my kids to see me cry

Being okay with tears means to see them, feel them, pay attention to what they are here to teach us but eventually wipe them, smile again and take action where needed.

Updated Jun. 01, 2018

Dear Birthday Girl

A letter to my baby as she transitions into big kid.

Updated Oct. 15, 2021
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We struggled to conceive and I found myself asking, ‘Why me?’

I quickly realized the path to motherhood cannot be pre-planned or predicted.

Updated Dec. 23, 2021

True life: I’m postpartum—without a newborn

At 20 weeks of pregnancy, my baby didn't make it.

Updated May. 31, 2018
pregnant woman sitting on the floor looking at her belly

Motherhood is an expensive journey—here’s how to plan for it

Preparing now will give you the peace of mind to start parenthood off on the right foot.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
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