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The fairytale of independent motherhood

One mom’s journey of turning a failed engagement into her own true love story.

Having an autoimmune disease could increase your risk of PPD by 30%, study finds

"Our study suggests that there's an immunological mechanism behind perinatal depression and that autoimmune diseases should be seen as a risk factor for this kind of depression."

Woman crochets a beanie for a tiny passenger on her first flight

“The more we give, the more we receive.”

The unspoken realities of special-needs parenting

Your love is fierce, and you were chosen to be their mama.

This mom explains why she allows her child to use crayons on hardwood flooring

She says she’s “trying to give her [daughter] the happiest childhood.”

Mom credits ‘miracle baby’ for saving her life during rare, life-threatening heart condition

"Love is a powerful thing, and the bond between a mother and a baby, it's unreal"

Toddler hilariously outsmarts dad to get the toys he wants in viral video

"You can carry it, but does it fit in your hand?"

Can virtual doulas help solve the maternal health crisis? Research points to ‘yes’

Reducing C-sections and poor outcomes one Zoom and text at a time.

Viral nutrition hack shows toddler chomping on fresh veggies like they’re chips

One nutrition coach just might have the solution.

This 33-year-old mom is not here to take career advice from men—here’s why 

She doesn’t take career advice from men because “it’s not applicable to women and mothers in particular.”

How a night nanny helped me heal from postpartum preeclampsia 

I’ve begun to wonder—should investing in postpartum care really be considered a luxury? 

Mom of 5 rants about noisy kids in restaurants and people have thoughts

“They were loud and obnoxious, and had absolutely no regard for other diners.”

How my grandma helped me through labor and delivery

At the end of it all, we are home safe and healthy, which is exactly what my birth plan was. 

Working mamas: 4 ways to find more fulfillment in every aspect of your life

I try to be intentional in every conversation I have to build genuine connections.

Shanna Moakler isn’t mincing words when it comes to co-parenting with the Kardashian family

Moakler describes the “glitter and fame” her young kids experienced when Travis started dating Kourtney.

Mom has a message for fellow parents after daughter was bullied over Stanley cup knock-off

Jessica Alba is refreshingly open about how she—and her kids—are in therapy

"I go to therapy so I can be kinder toward people I don’t always agree with, because I want to be happy."

Lindsay Lohan says she hopes to be a ‘cool mom’—as if there’s any way she wouldn’t be

'Mean Girls' has come full circle.

Kelly Clarkson is living her best life as a single mom, thank you very much

She’s focusing on her successful career, friends, and two children.

This mom’s playtime cashier character will have you straight-up busting a gut

The click-clacking of her nails on the cash register… we’re cackling.