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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.

Halloween crafts for kids: 20 creative projects for a spooky season

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.”

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!