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Christina Applegate reveals she was diagnosed with MS

The actress shared the news of her diagnosis on Twitter.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Viral TikTok shows the safety mistake we’re making with rear-facing car seats

Luckily, it's a very easy fix. The more you know!

Updated Oct. 01, 2022

Hunter McGrady says exclusively breastfeeding negatively impacted her mental health

In a post for World Breastfeeding Week, she shared the reality of breastfeeding: it's far from easy.

Updated Oct. 02, 2022

The best exercises and stretches to prepare for labor

Build strength and flexibility now for your big day to come, mama.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Traveling with baby just got easier 🙌

One of the greatest joys of parenting is getting to introduce your…

Updated Mar. 22, 2022

Halsey shares a relatable photo of their postpartum belly

"Well...this is what it look like," Halsey captioned the series of photos they shared of their life as a new mom.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022

Head of major teacher’s union supports COVID vaccine mandate

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, says it's "not a new thing" to have immunizations in schools.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
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Mom says she pays daughter an allowance for hobbies instead of chores

"I want my daughter to know and have a positive association with money and feel like I can choose something that I feel good about," she says.

Updated Oct. 02, 2022

Dear mama, you deserve a beautiful breastfeeding experience—and mindfulness can help

It's a simple way to feel calmer, boost milk supply and connect with your baby—and your body—on a deeper level.

Updated Jul. 26, 2024

These are our 14 favorite face masks (and we’ve tried hundreds)

After lots of testing, we've got this figured out.

Updated May. 26, 2022

Mandy Moore perfectly describes the ‘messy, rewarding’ experience of breastfeeding

It's National Breastfeeding Week, and one of our favorite moms perfectly captures alllll the feelings about breastfeeding.

Updated Jul. 06, 2022

Olympian and mom Allyson Felix is now the most decorated female track athlete in history

After competing in her first Olympics as a mom, Allyson Felix is now a 10-time Olympic medalist.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

My last-minute summer bucket list

We may not have gone on a big family vacation, BUT—we did enjoy the simple pleasures of life. 

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Halsey breastfeeding son

Halsey shares new photo of son for #WorldBreastfeedingWeek

Halsey's son Ender is already two weeks old!

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
toddler crying and holding fake baby- how to help an angry child calm down

26 phrases to calm your angry child

18. "You are having a tough time. Let's figure this out together."

Updated Aug. 10, 2023

New line of Barbie dolls includes a COVID vaccine developer

Six female scientists and global frontline workers are honored in Mattel's latest Barbie line.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard admit they ‘wait for the stink’ before bathing their kids

Just like Ashton and Mila, Kristen and Dax don't bathe their kids every day either.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
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