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I refuse to be a martyr for motherhood

I refuse to prioritize the sacrifices of motherhood over the joys. And there are so many joys.

9 indoor playhouses that you won’t mind having out 24/7

See ya, cardboard box. There's a stylish new abode in town.

The case for ‘staying home’ with kids

It’s not a life sentence.

Motherhood is having superpowers—but knowing they won’t last forever

Because what you have in this beautiful, messy, mommy phase is something that only lasts a short while–before time and maturity sweep it away in a quick, overwhelming tidal wave.

10 outdoor playhouses that kids will play in for hours and hours

It's a scaled down space that's just for them! What could be better?

This is Motherhood: Kimberly Seals Allers wants to empower Black mothers

America runs on mothers’ sacrifice—and it’s not OK

For too long mothers have been asked to nurture in a society that does not nurture us back.

Oh baby! These are the most popular names of 2021, per the Social Security Administration

Some of these trends reign supreme from past years, too!

To my second child: Our time will come

When my oldest son begins to spread his wings and fly further away from home base, I will be left with my youngest son. Those magical one-on-one experiences I had with my firstborn, before his brother arrived, will be paid back in full. 

Priyanka and Nick Jonas reveal the first photo of their newborn baby girl

They also shared that their little girl spent 100 days in the NICU.

A new study shows vegetarian diets are healthy for most kids

Results from a study of nearly 9,000 kids shows that kids who follow vegetarian diets have similar growth to those who eat meat, but proper planning is important.

There’s a new ‘Father of the Bride’ movie and the trailer is absolutely perfect

Be still our hearts, this is one remake that looks amazing!

How to have a positive birth experience with a C-section

Together with my doctor, we created a plan for my C-section to become the birth experience I wanted it to be. 

16 Books for three-year-olds to add to your toddler’s bookshelf

Little readers will be excited for story time with these delightful picks.

To my kids on Mother’s Day: Thank you for all of it, but here’s what I really want

Kids, I love you to the moon and back a thousand times over, but this year, just so you know, here's what I really want.

Is better postpartum support possible in America? Yes—here’s what it looks like

What's good for mama is good for baby.

14 books every four-year-old will want to read again and again

Our favorite picks will grow with your budding reader for years to come.

Here’s how to talk to your partner about sperm testing, according to a fertility doctor

And why more sperm testing is a win for women.

Why I refer to myself as a ‘single-lone mother’ instead of a ‘single mother’

Single motherhood refers to very different realities and a vast range of life experiences, which is why I refer to myself as a single-lone mom.

These 13 books will make your two-year-old squeal with joy

You’ll love these sweet, enlightening books as much as they will.