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Celebrating your first birthday as a mom: Why turning one is a big deal for mamas

Because you made it, mama. One year down the long road of motherhood. And many, many more to go.

The Texas school shooting is a harsh reminder of the cruel world we are raising our children in

And that reality is heavy. It's unsettling. In so many ways, it's unfair.

Mom of Uvalde survivor: ‘I do not want my son to go to school in America anymore’

Yesterday's mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, has left at least 21 dead.

I’m a mom and the primary breadwinner—and I’m trying so hard to stop being the default parent

As the number of primary income earners rises, their shouldering of tasks and the ‘invisible load’ doesn’t lessen.

Resources for safe abortion access and reproductive rights

With so much about reproductive care in flux, it’s helpful to stay informed about abortion rights where you live.

20 best books for 5 year olds

This is the age and the stage to show them the beautiful world around them and these books help do just that.

First confirmed death due to monkeypox: What parents need to know

To date, just 17 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed or suspected in kids under 15.

From a husband’s perspective: My love, I see you

No matter how crazy our lives get from here on out, just remember that I see you. Yes, as a mom, but also as a person. The most beautiful and wonderful person.

15 not-to-be-missed deals from the Hanna Andersson sale

Hand-me-down quality at 60% off? Yes please.

If news of pregnancy loss stirs up miscarriage grief, you aren’t alone

When celebrities share their stories of miscarriage, it is helpful on societal level, but painful on a personal level.

The mental load of feeding a family is heavy—and moms often carry it

Organizing the family’s food is unrelenting. Like laundry, there’s no “getting caught up” in cooking.

More than 70,000 lbs of infant formula lands in U.S. thanks to Operation Fly Formula

The first batch of baby formula imported as part of Operation Fly Formula arrived in the United States over the weekend.

3 tips for raising children who advocate for themselves 

Identifying age-appropriate ways for our children to advocate for themselves is just as important as potty training, reading, sharing and even driving safely later in life.

Ice cream, candy and some snack boxes are now included in the Jif peanut butter recall

The products have been linked to 16 Salmonella infections across the U.S.

When it comes to developmental milestones, earlier isn’t better

I’ve learned what will matter are my kids’ lived experiences. Earlier is not better; personal growth is.

Ashley Graham shares harrowing details of her traumatic home birth with the twins

"The next thing you know, I looked at my midwife and I said, 'I don’t feel good. I think I need to lay down,' and I blacked out."

As an Asian mom, here’s how I’m teaching my kid to be proud of their identity

It’s one thing to know that you’re Korean; it’s another thing to feel Korean.

It’s science: Probiotics in early pregnancy may reduce morning sickness

A first-of-its-kind study found that taking probiotics may reduce nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy.

New mama diaries: 4-month check-in

’90s summers were the best summers—here’s how to recreate the magic

When we talk about the summers of our youth, we often do so with the wistful sigh of nostalgia. We want our kids to experience that same magic. And they can.