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How to lessen the load as the default parent

As hard as it is to be the default parent, many of us find it just as difficult to relinquish control. Sometimes, we resent the fact that we’re the ones making all the decisions for our family, yet we don’t let anybody else make them.

14 baby essentials under $30 that you’ll want to scoop up

Don’t know where to start with your baby registry? The best advice for new parents

Tips to make this experience fun, not overwhelming!

My child came out at 16. Here’s what I want other parents to know

When I became a mother, my goal was to let my children know they had the freedom to be who they were and that their mom would never turn her back on them.

To my fellow parents with disabilities: You are enough

There are valuable life lessons we get to impart to them by living our best disabled life, by taking all the bad and making the best of it—because that is all we can do. That is all any parent can do.

To the mama struggling to be a parent with depression and anxiety

I see you dropping your child off at school, still in your pajamas, a beanie hat on your head to cover up the fact you hadn’t brushed your hair yet this morning.

How motherhood myths impacted my struggle with postpartum depression and anxiety

Postpartum depression and anxiety were closely aligned with the myths of motherhood I had been sold my entire life.

14 hilariously accurate tweets for all the mamas who love Target

To my father: Thank you for showing me what to look for in a man

When I look at my husband, I see the same similarities of a devoted father and husband. Of a man who would do anything for his family despite the unpleasantries that life may throw his way.

Our surrogacy journey didn’t go as planned—what we want others to know

We truly believe that despite our journey going differently than planned, we needed each other in our lives.

Want a safe summer camp experience? What to look for—and what to avoid

Summer camp safety tips to keep your little camper safe all summer long.

My daughter and I both have a disability—and I still struggle with ableism

Her disabilities are not anyone’s inspiration. And while her job is not to teach others, she has unintendedly moved me to accept my own disability.

Texas father stands guard outside daughter’s school every day since Uvalde shooting

"I've had a lot of emotional people come up to me. They didn't want to send their kids to school. They struggled with sending their kids to school."

It’s Science: Taking a vitamin C supplement may put you in the mood

One study shows vitamin C may increase the frequency of a certain type of sexual activity.

13 stylish splat mats that will save your floors at mealtime

Because no mom has time for mopping after every meal.

How to know when anxiety, depression and fatigue are symptoms of physical conditions

Too many doctors are dismissing symptoms of chronic illness as women’s mental health concerns. Here’s how to tell the difference and become your own health advocate.

To all the moms hurting right now: Please give yourself permission to grieve

There is collective power in our grieving hearts right now; let’s normalize not feeling normal.

Which birth control is the best at preventing pregnancy?

Here are your chances of getting pregnant on 13 different types of contraception.

Here are all the GoFundMe fundraisers for Uvalde victims and their families

This is the fastest, easiest way to directly help the victims of the Uvalde shooting.

My motherhood boundary: I don’t share my bed with my kids

Some might call this selfish; I call it setting healthy boundaries for myself.