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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.”

Halloween movies for kids: 20 spooky-but-sweet picks on Netflix

Family movie night just got a little spookier!

The importance of saying ‘yes’—3 easy ways to do so now 

Here are three ways to shift your mindset to create less “oh no” and more “oh yes” moments this summer with your families.

13 Hocus Pocus decor pieces every wannabe Sanderson Sister needs this Halloween

We've waited almost 30 years for a sequel. Decorating is a MUST.

This is what moms of older kids mean when we say: ‘You’ll miss these days’

These comments aren't meant to diminish the very real struggles of parenthood, but rather to recognize the joy in parenthood. 

Everyone’s obsessed with this viral clip of Drew Barrymore in the rain—because it’s everything

We can all collectively agree on one thing: protect Drew Barrymore at all costs.

5 tips for successful co-parenting, according to an expert

People will inevitably parent differently, but there are some things co-parents can do to help make things less stressful and more meaningful for their child and themselves. 

The best kids Halloween songs for your little ghosts to listen to

Get your snapping fingers ready!

Here’s why I personally feel validated by the new extended breastfeeding guidelines

Because they have given me room to slow down, exhale and enjoy the journey.  

Mom Guilt is a symptom of a much deeper problem

"Mom guilt is the symptom of a disease plaguing motherhood. It is overwhelmingly an indictment of our society’s failures, not moms’ behavior."

Pete Davidson says he’s 100% ready to have kids: ‘That’s like my dream’

Davidson has been dating mom of four Kim Kardashian since October 2021.

To the magical aunt who loves my kids more than life 💜

Aunts are too-often the invisible but essential support system around families, and I can’t thank mine enough for the comfort they bring me.

If you’re trying to be a peaceful parent, then you’ll want to see this validating video

Be gentle with yourself.

California becomes first state to delay school start times—here’s why that matters

Starting July 1, California law mandates that the school day start no earlier than 8 a.m. for middle schoolers and 8:30 a.m. for high schoolers.