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Having micropreemie twins taught me it’s OK to grieve for babies who are still alive

"Having so many people tell me that I was strong somehow made me convince myself that I was. Looking back now, I don’t know how I survived without a complete mental collapse—because I was not strong. I simply survived."

‘Blue’s Clues’ is going to be a live-action movie—and yes, OG host Steve will star in it

12 farm stays that will make you squeal with delight

These farm stays are sure to pique your curiosity.

10 splash-worthy water park resorts for the greatest family vacay

Whether you choose to take a dip in a heated pool or let go of all your worries on a crazy slide, let the water work its magic.

I tried it: Why BabyBjörn’s Harmony carrier was the right fit for my babywearing journey

This do-it-all carrier helped me enjoy the little moments during our busy lives.

Yep, you can get pregnant during perimenopause

It may be different than TTC in your 20s, but pregnancy during perimenopause is still possible.

My family went on a month-long national park road trip—here’s how we did it

Here’s the inside scoop on how to spend a month on the road visiting several national parks. 

Keeping my home clean and organized makes me a better mom—and it saves my sanity, too

My needs in my own home don’t reflect my judgment of how you care for your home. You do you and I’ll do me.

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.