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Marlon Wayans opens up about parenting a trans child and his own ‘transition’ as a parent

"The more you live your truth, the happier your existence."

Anne Hathaway says she was told her career would ‘fall off a cliff’ after 35—um, WHAT?

"When I started out as a child, I was warned that my career would fall off a cliff at the age of 35, which is something I know a lot of women face."

I tried it: Tiny Land®’s Montessori-Style Play Kitchen changed the game for tiny chefs (and their tidy-loving mamas)

It's undeniably charming—and makes clean-up a breeze.

Dads should relax about their daughters’ clothing choices, an expert says

In an excerpt from her new book, author Kimberly Wolf shares that girls’ clothing choices are often more innocent than parents assume.

Here’s how to prep your kids for those awkward family holiday dinner conversations

Family drama, politics, and conversations that come out at the dinner table that are probably better dealt with at any other time of the year.

Danielle Brooks’ daughter has the sweetest reaction to seeing her mama on the big screen

The Color Purple comes out on Christmas Day.

TikTok Mom shares she’s breaking up with ‘aesthetic Christmas’ in favor of color

No more sad beige—colorful Christmas is back and it’s magical.

Jill Biden will lead first-ever Initiative on Women’s Health Research

"Research on women’s health has been underfunded for decades,” Dr. Biden said. “Many conditions that mostly or only affect women, or affect women differently, have received little to no attention."

More U.S. mothers are seeking midwife care over traditional OBGYNs for their babies’ births

We have to be able to trust our providers if we are going to be able to give birth the way we want to.

Pink is giving away 2,000 banned books to fans at her upcoming Florida concerts

“I am unwilling to stand by and watch while books are banned by schools.”

Hoping to avoid a heated, awkward Thanksgiving gathering? Try an adult craft table 

“A craft table at family gatherings helps everything go more smoothly,” she says.

Why nutrition is the missing piece in postpartum care

Food has the power to transform the physical and mental wellbeing of the mother as well as the baby's development and long-term eating habits. As a doula, certified nutrition consultant, and new mother, here’s what I recommend for my postpartum clients—and what I swear by personally, too.

Mom shares creative way she encourages her kids to embrace their innate goodness—and it’s going viral

We all have a special superpower.

‘Southern double names’ is the new baby name obsession we didn’t know we needed thanks to this viral TikTok

You're going to be looking up "double-names" all day now. You're welcome.

I’m not doing the ‘Pinterest mom’ thing this holiday season—and I refuse to feel guilty for it

My preferences for this holiday season may not appeal to the masses, but they will bring joy to my family—and that's all we need.

5 must-know college admissions tips, according to a branding expert

Ready to crack the code to college acceptance? Here’s your guide.

15 Montessori toys you can find at Walmart (and they all cost less than $25!)

Reading for pleasure has major benefits for kids, according to new research

Reading for pleasure is the gift that keeps giving.

Patrick Dempsey says newborns and toddlers are NOT the hardest to parent

His strong opinions left some parents pretty miffed.

‘Home Town’ star says her kids have never held a phone or tablet

"They’re getting filthy. They go outside, they play, they dig [and] they climb trees."