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You don’t have to be the perfect parent—be the parent you want them to remember

We can’t make our children or our families be exactly what we want or imagined. But we can take a look at ourselves with kindness and ask if this is really who we want to be—for ourselves and for our family.

Putting myself out there to make mom friends was hard, but so worth it

I needed women who were going through the same experiences, joys and challenges that I was. I craved connection, validation and support.

Jamie Lee Curtis wants a ‘Freaky Friday’ sequel with Lindsay Lohan as a ‘hot grandma’

Jamie Lee Curtis revealed she's written to Disney to ask for a 'Freaky Friday' sequel, and where do I sign the petition?

The only Amazon Prime Early Access Sale deals you need to shop for baby and mom

Prime Day in October? We'll take it.

Raise your hand if you, too, would crowd-surf your baby to be held by The Rock

Listen, if you say "no," well, you're lying.

14 newborn photo outfits for your baby’s first portraits

You'll be sure to adore!

Diwali children’s books that celebrate the ‘Festival of Lights’

The festivities are spread out over several days filled with family, food and joy.

When do babies start walking? Experts say there’s a wide range of normal

So much depends on strength and balance control: Here’s how to safely encourage those first steps.

We need to respect our kids’ bodily autonomy at the doctor’s office too

No doubt, there is a very real dilemma between receiving necessary health care and respecting a child’s physical independence.

What my son taught me about my anxiety

I can say with full certainty that I would not be on this road to healing if he had not shown me that it is possible.

Which BabyBjörn carrier is right for you? We’ll help you decide

15 halloween desserts so you can eat, drink and be scary!

Orange you ready for cute monster snacks?

Bulzibucket and 9 other fun beach activities for kids

Between the mesmerizing waters and the warm sand between your toes, a fun game is all you'll need to complete a special beach day.

The ‘wife guy’ phenomenon proves maybe we shouldn’t celebrate a man for publicly loving his wife

Everything you need to know about the term everyone's talking about.

Sleep tourism is the hot new trend—but is it hiding a bigger problem?

A sleep retreat with a soundproof room, customized pillows and 1,000-thread count sheets? Sign us up!

Mom opens hair salon in hospital to offer NICU parents some much-needed pampering

A mom of a former NICU baby is offering pampering sessions—and plenty of encouragement—to parents in an Indiana hospital.

I hope my kids have ‘forever friends’—like the ones I have

Forever friends have known us for decades—and they're still here.

It’s true: McDonalds’ old-school Halloween buckets are BACK!

The beloved trick-or-treat buckets are back after a 6-year hiatus.

The 17 best ‘Bluey’ episodes (not for kids, but for the adults)

While the show is entertaining, I’ve also learned a lot about parenting and children from the Heeler family.

For my autistic child, these are the non-traditional milestones we measure

I wasn’t surprised when my child received an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis at three years old—I was exhausted and scared.