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I miss you already, my baby—even though you’re right here

How can I miss you? You're not gone. Oh, but it's coming. I know it.

Updated Dec. 06, 2022

My child will be wearing a mask in school—even if she’s the only one

I'm teaching her to stay safe, yes, but to also set an example for the greater good.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
child wearing a mask at school

Everything we know about the Delta variant and kids

Is the Delta variant more dangerous for kids? And other COVID-related questions keeping us up at night.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

School opts out of free lunch program so kids in need don’t ‘become spoiled’

The Waukesha School District board voted to opt-out of a federally funded program that would give free meals to all students of all economic backgrounds.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

COVID vaccine antibodies found in breast milk of vaccinated mothers

It's not called liquid gold for nothing: Vaccinated, breastfeeding mothers may be able to provide passive immunity to their infants.

Updated Dec. 28, 2021
mom holding a crying baby

This is what happens to a mother’s brain when her baby cries

Just as my son is biologically wired to be my personal alarm clock, I am biologically wired to hear him—even if I can still sleep through everything else.

Updated Jan. 11, 2022
Haley Mulkey Richardson and he daughter and husband

An unvaccinated pregnant nurse and her unborn baby both die from COVID

The mom was putting off getting vaccinated because she was pregnant.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
Women's Equality Day protest for women's rights crowd shot

When it comes to women’s equality, the U.S. has a long way to go

In honor of #WomensEqualityDay, we must understand and recognize the divide between gender, class and race in the U.S.

Updated Aug. 02, 2022

Only 10% of lactation consultants are Black—here’s how one brand is working to close the gap

Willow's new scholarship fund aims to help eliminate financial barriers and expand diversity in the lactation industry.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Erin Andrews says she’s undergoing her 7th round of IVF in 8 years

In a new personal essay, the sports reporter says she's not "ashamed" of her infertility struggle.

Updated Oct. 02, 2022

Foster dad opens home to kids who have been displaced due to the pandemic

Peter Mutabazi knows what it's like to need a safe, loving home—and that's why he helps give foster kids that very thing.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
Halloween Advent Calendar

Halloween countdown calendars are about to become your new favorite tradition 🎃

Counting down to the big day has never been easier.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022
woman showering

It’s Science: This is the best time to shower if you want to fall asleep faster

According to recent research, treating bathing as a nighttime ritual can help exhausted moms get the quality sleep they need.

Updated Mar. 02, 2022
mom holding newborn baby on her lap while he looks at camera

Caring for your newborn baby during the COVID-19 pandemic

Here's exactly to handle postpartum visits + social distancing with a newborn right now.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022
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