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AJ McLean supports his daughter’s name change ‘a million percent’

"Whatever reasoning it is, that's hers, and I'm going to support it a million percent, my wife will too."

I want to limit screen time—but sometimes it’s the only break I get

As the realities of parenthood set in, tiny bits of screen time have become a saving grace in those desperate times of need.

Here’s how to donate old mascara wands to help wildlife in need

Mascara wands’ bristles are perfect for grooming, cleaning, and treating the fur and feathers of rescued animals.

‘Why don’t I have boobies?’ Dad adorably answers young daughter’s question in viral TikTok

His facial expressions & her questions are guaranteed to make you laugh.

12 fall travel favorites from Motherly’s Utah meet-up

8-year-old expelled from school for refusing assignment instructing her to send a photo of her from the bathtub

She spoke up and now she's out of school. What's the takeaway here?

Father-son project explodes into multi-city company that hauls away your hard-to-recycle items

“Interest has only increased and made us even more passionate about our mission to divert as much as we can from landfills.”

I felt mom guilt and shame for having a picky eater

My toddler's diet had become a menu of all the things I said I’d never feed my child—until I had my child.

The FDA’s new definition of ‘healthy’ could make grocery shopping easier

The goal of the new proposal is to make nutrition labels easier to navigate for busy shoppers.

How to make finger paint—a taste-safe recipe for tiny fingers

Fun sensory play for your little creative.

Chilling new documentary about ‘Barney and Friends’ is here to shatter illusions for all ’90s kids

‘The village’ is great, but the ‘parenting safety net’ is better

This isn’t your Mom Squad, nor is it the proverbial "village" that everyone talks about. Though those things are very important too.

Kelly Osbourne says her friends and family judge her for choosing not to breastfeed

I have chosen to stay on my medication instead of breastfeeding and the judgment that I have received from my friends and also extended family [is wild]."

Are you experiencing toxicity in the workplace? Here are 5 ways to rise above and prosper

So what can you do to remain positive if you find yourself in this type of situation?

A letter to my firstborn before your sibling arrives

We’re stepping out of our old life into a new one. I’m excited to add another to our family, but I'm grieving, too.

Katie Couric reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer after missing a mammogram

"Please get your annual mammogram. I was six months late this time. I shudder to think what might have happened if I had put it off longer."

Mandy Moore’s struggle to get a few minutes of peace to take maternity photos of baby #2 is SO relatable

"With a toddler and a husband on the road, it’s been a challenge to find time to mark this season of my life but baby boy is more than worth it."

Children exposed to storms like Hurricane Ian in utero are more likely to have mental health issues

New research on stress in pregnancy underscores that protecting your mental health is just as important as protecting your physical health.

Christina Ricci says she and her 8-year-old son are still co-sleeping

We can ALL relate to the different sleeping habits of our children, that's for sure.

First-time mamas reach milestones, too—right alongside their baby

We are growing up together by experiencing the same moments from two very different lenses.