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How to navigate the 2021 holiday season—safely

It's our second pandemic Christmas, but things are a bit brighter this year.

Updated Dec. 08, 2021

The internet’s favorite ‘strangers’ reunite for 6th Thanksgiving after accidental text in 2016

The relationship between Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton is the best Thanksgiving story ever.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022
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‘Sesame Street’ makes history with first-ever Asian-American cast member

Ji-Young is a 7-year-old Korean American girl who will debut on the show on Thanksgiving Day.

Updated May. 04, 2022

Adele says her son thinks Taylor Swift is more famous than his mom

“He’s starting to get it a little bit, but not really,” she said of her son understanding how famous his mom is.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
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8 ways to maintain mindful eating during the busy holiday season

Keep healthy habits going, even when you're overwhelmed.

Updated Dec. 07, 2021

Tan France says he was dad-shamed online for using formula

The new dad says he received 17,000 messages on Instagram about his choice to use formula.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022
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Jessica Alba’s parenting advice on unhelpful mom friends, kids and technology, and milestone angst

Jessica Alba talks to Motherly about how she parents her three kids, the Honest company's latest initiative, and her favorite new mom essentials.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022
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Blake Lively makes sure her daughters see that she’s a working mom

"I want to be as present of a mother as humanly possible and I want them to feel my presence, but I also think the best way to be the best mother is to show them that you can have a life and have a passion and have an identity outside of just being a mother."

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
13 maternity brands you should know about

11 maternity brands you should know about

These brands will make every pregnant fashionista look her best.

Updated Nov. 12, 2021
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30 stylish diaper bags that don’t look like diaper bags

Is a cute, trendy diaper bag that doesn't scream, well...DIAPER BAG, too much to ask?

Updated Dec. 08, 2023

New Zealand Prime Minister’s toddler interrupts her Livestream due to ‘bedtime fail’

"You're meant to be in bed, darling," Ardern told her daughter while sheepishly laughing. "Pop back to bed, I'll come and see you in a second."

Updated Sep. 28, 2022

This record-breaking preemie weighed only 14.8 ounces at birth

Alabama baby Curtis Means weighed only 14.8 ounces at birth.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022
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Mom shares brilliant way to challenge ‘rude’ behavior in viral post

This is how you can empathetically teach your children about emotional maturity.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022

Tyler and Catelynn have emotional reunion with daughter Carly on ‘Teen Mom OG’

The 'Teen Mom OG' stars have always been raw and honest about the ups and downs of adoption.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022

‘Nightmare’ IVF mixup results in two moms delivering each other’s babies

The two L.A. couples in the IVF clinic mixup have been raising one another's babies for several months.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022

I couldn’t find my village when I became a working mom—so I created it

My circle of friends got smaller when I became a mom. I changed that.

Updated Nov. 10, 2021
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