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This mom nails everything wrong with school ‘spirit week’ during the holidays

What do you mean you need a three-piece suit by tomorrow morning and it’s 8 p.m.?

To the moms who gave my kids their hand-me-downs—thank you

I swear, I just brought up the 18-month clothes, but now I need to get the 24-month size clothes out.

Dear formula mom—I see you

Don’t let anyone make you feel less than because you have chosen (or like many of us, life chose for you) the formula route.

Mom says she was ‘humiliated’ by a flight attendant because of her daughter’s dirty diaper

After the flight, the mom says the flight attendant told her she was placed on the 'no-fly list.'

Study reveals potentially huge advantage of working from home

“It’s one interesting piece of the puzzle, but not the whole story.”

OBGYN shows why ‘bouncing back’ right after baby is physically impossible in viral TikTok

This Portland-based OBGYN shows (literally) why bounce-back culture is ridiculous.

Study shows 90% of pregnant women have micronutrient deficiencies

“People think that nutrient deficiency only affects people in underdeveloped countries—but it is also affecting the majority of women living in high-income nations.”

Kids stuck in a funk? Try this 2-minute solution to shift their mindset

Here’s how music can help shift kids’ moods–at any age.

Young girl nails what it’s like to be a mom on Christmas in hilarious viral video

Raise your hand if you feel seen.

Watching a war through social media reels

Where is the line between trauma exploitation and bearing witness to history?

Family therapist uses these phrases instead of ‘be careful’ during risky play

Our knee-jerk response is to yell ‘be careful!’ to our children—but there are more empowering phrases we can use.

From overwhelm to joy: A mom’s guide to nervous system health this holiday season

Remember: Stress isn’t always the enemy we think it is.

Parenting styles are a myth

Here’s how you create your own personal parenting style that works for your family, your lifestyle and your values.

It’s science: Clutter can definitely give you anxiety

Clutter creates stress that has major neurological effects on us.

Yes, you can train your toddler to have fewer tantrums—all through play

Here’s how to develop the 5 social-emotional skills your child needs to tame tantrums.

From estrangement to empowerment: Celebrating the holidays beyond the past

We can feel to deal and then heal.

How to travel for the holidays when your child has autism or a disability, according to an occupational therapist

There's so much potential for challenges, but so much potential for fun, too.

Viral TikTok shows how Danish babies sleep outside year-round—and I’m jealous we can’t do it here

The cultural tradition promotes babies napping outside, rain or shine.

Serenity Carr on finding wellness from what we eat

Ireland Baldwin shares the importance of making ‘mundane’ memories with your family

There’s definitely something to be said for slowing down.