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I hated exclusively pumping—but it was still so hard to quit

I dream about being done, about getting my body back and wearing a normal bra again.

10 ways to support your baby’s early literacy skills

Here’s how to foster a love of reading from a young age.

No, you don’t have to have dinner together every night to connect as a family

Dinnertime didn’t feel like a time of connection; it felt like a time of tension.

A Georgia mom was asked to leave a waterpark after publicly breastfeeding her baby

"I’m just so upset and appalled and wanted to give a heads up to all the other moms out there."

Make mealtimes a breeze with the 5 best baby food makers for tiny tummies

With the right gear, you can steam and puree just about anything.

Study shows fathers are key in supporting breastfeeding and safe sleep

But most dads surveyed weren’t up to date on best practices.

A Texas mom gave birth to a stillborn baby—and her maternity leave was denied

"It was very traumatic."

Alexis Jones wants mothers to give themselves permission to slow down

Spotting the signs of eating disorders in kids and teens

More children and teens than ever are struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating. An expert shares what to know.

New blood test to predict preeclampsia receives FDA approval

Preeclampsia is estimated to affect 1 in 25 pregnancies in the US.

A step-by-step guide to combination feeding

Combination feeding gives your baby the benefits of breastmilk with a bit more flexibility.

Are these the world’s most absorbent diapers? 5 reasons we love Rascals

We found the world’s most absorbent diapers–and you can get them at Walmart.

The grief of divorce hit me most when it came to sharing custody

Divorce and custody are two different ball games.

Blessing Adesiyan wants to build a better workplace for mothers

Is the ‘Barbie’ movie actually meant for kids?

A handy guide of (non-expert) questions to ask yourself before heading to the theater with your kids this weekend.

5 ways marathon training helped prepare me for motherhood

Motherhood is a marathon.

Woman sparks debate online after she refused to give up her airplane seat to a mom and her kids

Do you think solo passengers should switch seats to accommodate families?

8 homemade toys that will entertain your child and encourage cognitive growth

Young children do not need expensive toys.

Lindsay Lohan is a mama!

Lindsay Lohan first announced her pregnancy news back in March.

Are you in the ‘messy middle’ of motherhood?

Matrescence is a continuum, and the majority of moms are in the ‘messy middle.’ Here’s what that means.