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To the women who made me who I am

You taught me that mothering—or womanhood—does not always have to be synonymous with strength. That there is room for weakness and error. That I have somewhere to rest my weary head until I have the wit to rise again. Thank you for being a resting and a rising place all within the same breath.

Mom Guilt 2.0: When you feel guilty for not feeling guilty

If we aren't careful, mom guilt will consume us and ultimately block out the joy of parenting too.

Ryan Reynolds jokes that stay-at-home dad life has been ‘hell’

Ryan Reynolds is opening up about his "break" from acting to be a SAHD.

My journey with fibroids—and what I want every other woman to know

I’ve been living with pain for two years. Recently, I decided to do something about it.

No, your OB/GYN should not be your primary care provider. Here’s why

In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re taking a hard look at the way women patients are seen and understood by our medical institutions.

17 kids’ toys and games to celebrate Women’s History and inspire the next generation of trailblazers

We've rounded up some seriously fun ways to celebrate the hard-working, trailblazing women who have left their mark on the world.

This viral video of a Ukrainian girl singing ‘Let It Go’ from a bomb shelter will move you to tears

The OG Elsa herself, Idina Menzel, gave this sweet little girl a shout-out.

Amy Schumer says IVF made her feel like she was ‘gonna die’

In a new interview, the mama of one says she had a hard time with just one round of IVF.

5 easy ways to help your teen start a gratitude practice

Practicing gratitude regularly can change the brain's structure to boost happiness.

Heart-wrenching photo shows how Polish mothers are helping mothers fleeing Ukraine

Parents in Poland left their baby strollers at railroad stations for the Ukrainian moms that fled carrying their children.

The heartwarming reason why this 8-year-old delivered her baby sister

How involving her daughter in her deliveries helped them both heal from pregnancy loss. 

Mom’s heartbreaking story of abuse and survival goes viral on Instagram

Venus Morris Griffin, a realtor and mother of seven from Georgia, shared a compelling tale for Humans of New York.

I’m the mother of a trans child. Gender-affirming care saved my teen’s life

Accessing gender-affirming healthcare was the step that transformed my child’s life for the better.

These viral vintage baby care instructions are hilariously outdated 

We can't be sure, but we feel certain this is from the 1950s.

I am worried about—and inspired by—my friends in Ukraine

I love you so much, Ukraine, and I admire your love and sacrifice. America stands with you, we are learning from you, and I trust that we will unify through your example.

Dear friends: I know it’s hard when life is overwhelming—but I still need you

When life gets overwhelming and I go quiet, that’s when I need my friends the most.

LinkedIn aims to erase stigma for moms with career gaps in their resume

LinkedIn is giving its members a way to explain “gaps” in their resume with its addition of a career break option in the Experience section.

As I tuck my babies in at night, I’m thinking of moms in Ukraine

I’m a mama in Oregon. But, because I’m a mama, my heart feels the terror of a mama in Ukraine.

These 40 books for kids will help you navigate tough topics

Parenting is tricky, but these books will help start important conversations in your family.

Motherhood without fear: It’s a ‘privilege’