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My son chose pink and purple shoes—and I let him buy them

There are many parenting moments which have caught me off guard. This was one of them.

Woman says patients dealing with pregnancy loss should have a separate waiting room at OB/GYN

"I don't find placing us next to each other to get blood work is the best approach that is kind and empathetic"

High on motherhood: The rise of the ‘Cannamoms’

More moms are using cannabis as a tool to cope with the stresses of modern motherhood. Here’s what the cannabis-curious need to know.

Mom’s rant about being an anxious mess at the playground is SO relatable

"Whether you're reading a book, or you're like, eating a snack. You're just very calm And I don't know how!"

Nicole Kidman gushes about teenage daughters: ‘I marvel at that age group’

“I just find them exquisite.”

As an OB-GYN, this is what I wish I had known before freezing my eggs

Now I always advise my patients about these four tips.

25 best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals on things we’ve actually bought and loved

We're talking up to 50% off all the warm weather must-haves you need to fully embrace the new season!

Dad’s adorable convo with his baby girl about fashion is *everything*

"We got two outfits — yay!"

Millennials and Gen Z are reacting to ‘disgusting’ Nickelodeon exposé doc ‘Quiet on Set’

People are understandably horrified by the documentary’s content.

Want to have more sex after kids? Try these 3 strategies

Time to get creative.

Shawn Johnson East has the perfect perspective on little kids and sports—and we’re here for it

Mom’s TikTok about the pains of paying for summer camp will make you laugh-sob

“But they get free lunch… and a t-shirt!”

One mom shares her ‘gender disappointment’ for the world to see, and people have thoughts

Freeman still stands by her decision to share this moment, because based on a few positive comments, she did actually help some people.

10 unique activities in Florida kids (and grown-ups!) will love

Making memories with kids couldn’t be any easier—or more fun—than at these lesser-known travel spots.

My toddler has a late bedtime—here’s why our family loves it

Since Lucy prefers to sleep late, we all get to sleep in on the weekend.

This study proves that paid parental leave benefits moms’ health—for decades

It's much longer than just the few short weeks after birth.

Researchers find a little childhood independence can reduce kids’ anxiety

“We are seeing results equal to much longer therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or medication.”

Loss of independence is fueling kids’ mental health crisis, according to expert

There's one specific thing kids in the “olden days” had that our kids increasingly do not — freedom.

Mom shares wet playground hack that’s a game-changer for rainy play

So simple, so smart.

What is postpartum belly binding? The traditional practice can mean an easier postpartum recovery

We spoke to experts about how belly binding promotes healing and recovery after birth.