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Why your teen will tune you out

In preparation for adulthood, teens’ brains are biologically programmed to prioritize unfamiliar voices.

A Day in the life of an Organic Valley Farmer

My mom rage is a product of overstimulation

I often find myself in this out-of-body experience—watching this whirlwind of disarray run its course through my life, leaving me an overwrought and overwhelmed mother just trying her best to mend the pieces back together.

Forget bulky nursing covers–this breastfeeding hat is the mama accessory you need

Stealth, stylish feeding like the pro you are, mama.

Fisher-Price issues a safety warning about rockers after 13 infant deaths

At least 13 infants died in the past dozen years while lying in a Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler Rocker or Newborn-to-Toddler Rocker.

Kylie Jenner says she’s been experiencing ‘tons’ of pain 4 months postpartum

"I am on a mission to get strong again."

Choosing your baby’s last name: From hyphenated names to maiden middle names

While parenting involves so many firsts, one of your very first big decisions as parents-to-be is what to name your baby. While there have been many (many!) articles written about your baby’s first name, few have really tackled how couples decide on their child’s last name.

Motherhood changes friendships—but maintaining your community is so worth it

After having a baby, I honestly didn't expect friendship to be so hard—or so important. But I am finding that they are equally both.

Mothers are burnt out—but is it possible to change that narrative?

While I’m not debating that the deck is stacked against us, I do think it’s possible to change it. 

Before you know it, your little one is graduating to middle school—and it’s a really big deal

As all these emotions are flooding our hearts and slipping out as tears, we renew our commitment to always be their safe place.

This is Motherhood: Slutty Vegan founder & CEO Pinky Cole on new motherhood & her restaurant’s success

How improving your child’s gut health benefits their whole body

Mom explains how her FitBit prevented her from making mom friends in hilarious viral TikTok

We'll never look at a FitBit the same way again.

AAP now recommends screening all kids 12 and up for depression and suicide risk

988 is the mental health version of 911, and it’s launching in July

The new national mental health hotline is launching next month, but most states still don’t have funding to support it.

Mary from Selling Sunset shares heartbreaking update on her fertility journey

"This was definitely not the news we were hoping to get and while it is super disappointing, we are just keeping our heads up."

Yes, there’s a national tampon shortage—here’s what you need to know

Tampons are getting more expensive AND harder to find.

Olivia Munn shares gut-wrenching post about spilling baby formula during national shortage

Olivia Munn recently went through every mom’s worst fear right now: spilling formula.

Forced pregnancy impacts mental health. Here’s how

A study shows that five years after having an abortion, nearly all women say it was the right decision. In contrast, lack of abortion access can lead to anxiety and depression.

To my husband: Watching you be a father makes me fall in love with you all over again

I don’t know if you ever dreamed of being a father when you were little, but you were destined to be the father of our kids.