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Why I give my kids mental health days

They can teach your kids to value the mental health breaks we all need—and make wonderful memories along the way.

Cooking for Thanksgiving is overwhelming and it’s OK to just… not do it

This year, I’d rather just indulge in a non-traditional, laid back celebration while still making it meaningful and magical for my family. 

15 Halloween safety tips (and Amazon finds) for a fun, spooktacular night of trick-or-treating

From walkie-talkies to checking their candy stash, a pediatrician shares how to keep tiny trick-or-treaters safe.

Woman denied emergency abortion blames Texas senators Cruz and Corbyn: ‘I nearly died on their watch’

“On top of that, I am still struggling to have children.”

Jazmyn Simon on navigating different stages of motherhood and raising kids to love themselves

“I think, ‘You are only going to be this small today.’ It gives me a really great point of view.”

How I told my toddler about my miscarriage and memorialized the loss together

If you told your child about your pregnancy, they knew you had babies in your tummy or you’re visibly sad, you may consider telling them about your pregnancy loss. 

How to incorporate joy into your child’s daily routine

The willingness to approach your child’s needs in a way that allows them to grow and thrive can make most mundane days start and end with a smile.  

I’ve been a surrogate three times: Here’s what I want people to know

"I know why I chose surrogacy in the first place: To help the people who can’t have the babies they so desperately want."

10 easy meals for busy moms—because moms got to eat too!

Delicious and easy meals that will fit right in your schedule.

Ready to stop contact naps? A sleep specialist shares the steps

If your baby will only fall asleep in your arms, you're not alone! Here's how to make nap time work better for you.

I was proud of my multitasking—until I realized the damage it was doing to my life

That badge of honor I wore somehow now is replaced by a feeling that my ability to do multiple things at once prevents me from doing any one thing very well. 

Amy Schumer gets real about missing her son when she’s working:’It’s brutal’

This lightweight jogging stroller checks every box—and then some

I've search far and I've searched wide, but it's the Guava Roam stroller that will surely remain by my side.

Time for Teletubbies! Check out the trailer for the series reboot coming to Netflix

The reboot will be narrated by the one and only Titus Burgess!

The new trailer for the sequel to ‘A Christmas Story’ is a nostalgia bomb

Alright, who's shooting their eye out this time?

10 things I wish someone had told me about raising a neurodiverse child

You can do this—and you can do it well.

Why I prioritize self-compassion as a new mom

"Before becoming a mother, I thought motherhood was unconditional love, sacrifice and unwavering support. While all of that is still true, since becoming a mother, I have learned that motherhood also requires a commitment to self-compassion."

8 tips to keep you sane while traveling with kids this Thanksgiving

We've gathered up some of the best Thanksgiving travel tips for families with young kids.

We need to talk about how toxic youth sports culture has become

My son will know he’s loved despite his athletic abilities. He will be reminded that sports should be fun and not anxiety producing.

Selma Blair drops out of DWTS amid health concerns—’I pushed myself as far as I could’

Blair still was committed to doing one last dance with Farber, a Waltz set to "What the World Needs Now Is Love."