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‘Follow the child’: How a Montessori mantra changed my motherhood

“It is the child’s way of learning. This is the path he follows. He learned everything without knowing he is learning it…treading always in the paths of joy and love.” — Maria Montessori 

To the husbands who step up as equal parents, thank you

Given this backdrop of such unequal parenting for so many women, it’s easy to overlook the men in our midst who are actually doing the work and stepping up as equal partners. And I am lucky enough to be married to one of them. 

6 simple things you can do now to get better gas mileage 

Don't let the high price of gas deter you from taking that trip. Here's how to maximize your car’s fuel efficiency and gas mileage.

Could at-home ultrasounds soon be part of prenatal care?

Having the ability to do your own ultrasounds at home means you could take immediate action when those all-too-common pregnancy fears strike.

How employers can recognize menopause in the workplace

We are stuck in a place where women’s health topics are seen as taboo and unfit to discuss, especially in a workplace setting. It's time to change the conversation.

Alicia Silverstone says she and her 11-year-old son are still co-sleeping

“I’ll be in trouble for saying that, but I really don’t care."

To the fierce mamas raising fierce daughters

"As moms raising fierce girls into the next generation of women leaders—leaders our world desperately needs—let’s celebrate the loudness and demands of our daughters that have so often been shunned."

It’s OK for your child to play alone

Because doing so can foster their independence—and their creativity.

This woman was forced to carry her dead fetus for 2 weeks due to the Texas abortion ban

“I get so angry that I was treated this way because of laws that were passed by men who have never been pregnant and never will be."

Sometimes I don’t ‘enjoy every moment’ of raising a little one

Every moment isn’t filled with laughter. Sometimes our tears hold the most weight. But it is all of these moments that make us mothers.

Postpartum exercise guidelines are changing–here’s why some OBGYNs recommend waiting 12 weeks after birth to workout

It’s all about protecting your pelvic floor.

Dear husband: Thank you for taking the picture

Thank you for seeing—really seeing—all the beauty in our day-to-day lives.

15 fun and spooky Halloween crafts for kids

From toilet paper Halloween characters to edible orange slime.

Mom calls out the ‘cruel standards’ pregnant women face at work in viral LinkedIn post

The one thing your child needs to get ready for kindergarten? More sleep, says AAP

Here’s how much experts recommend.

Let’s normalize talking about how hard breastfeeding is

I took the classes. I read books. And even when everything is right, it is still hard—and demanding.

How to reclaim your bedroom so you can reclaim your intimacy

This one space in our entire house that was supposed to be ours was the exact opposite—and we had to figure out how to get it back. 

Toys ‘R’ Us is making its comeback in over 400 stores

Thanks to Macy's, Toys 'R' Us has a home again—both in stores and online.

The secret to a happy family is holding space for unhappiness

Happiness isn’t about the absence of sadness; happiness is about accepting that the human experience includes a wide range of emotions and all are valid.

This is Motherhood: Tracy Skelly on making baby food that honors your heritage and your health

“Feeding is such an expression of love and care.”