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5 things to do when your child is diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) 

Actionable advice from a mama who has been there, too.

New mama diaries: The first two months

To the mama who’s so overwhelmed right now: Your best is more than enough

Mothers, you are enough. You are more than enough. We will get through this together. We are in this together.

Dear child: The world may not always be safe, but I will always be your haven

I may not always be able to promise you safety when you’re not in my arms, but one thing I can promise you is this: My prayers are bound to you. Always.

Lady Gaga and Liza Minnelli’s Oscars moment is going viral—and it’s important to talk about why

The moment is going viral because it's rare to see that level of respect, kindness, and admiration toward older adults.

H&M just took sustainable baby clothes to the next level

The grow-with-me designs are truly brilliant.

Baby’s first flight: Don’t leave home without these 15 must-haves ✈️

We've got a few tricks for a stress-free trip!

It’s Science: Sharing saliva shapes babies’ and toddlers’ understanding of close relationships

All those slobbery kisses? Just another way babies learn.

Teacher has the PERFECT response when students ask ‘Where do babies come from?’ in viral TikTok

We love teachers like this SO much.

5 lies about newborns that we need to stop spreading

Here are the top five lies about babies we need to stop telling so that parents stop being so hard on themselves. 

Ketanji Brown Jackson acknowledged the struggle of working moms without apologizing for it

There's a lot at stake for the Supreme Court Justice nominee. She still made a point to reassure other working moms that “You don’t have to be a perfect mom. But if you do your best and love your children… things will turn out OK.”

Dear disabled mom: you’re doing a great job

It’s hard to take care of your littles when you can hardly take care of yourself. But guess what disabled mama? You’re doing a great job. 

It’s science: How you use social media may be associated with your parenting style

Whether you share your kid’s photos on social media may relate to how you parent.

Maren Morris says her husband helped her realize she had postpartum depression

Morris says it was her husband who gently suggested she might have PPD.

10 chore charts for the little helper in your household

Keep kids on track and encourage independence with these visual aids.

How to introduce kids to Ramadan and help them connect with their community

Ramadan Mubarak to all of you!

I cook with my daughter during Ramadan to connect to my Bengali culture & faith

How I'm making holiday cooking a bonding activity.

Dear partner: I’m sorry for when I take my mom rage out on you

You are my safe place, my soft landing, and over the years, I’ve come to rely on you to catch me when I fall and when I spin out of control.

50 summer-inspired baby names for your pocketful of sunshine

The sun, warmth and holidays all inspire these sunny names.

To the mama crying with her baby—the tears will flow and it’ll be okay

I’m not ashamed to share that some memories made come with a lot of tears. Motherhood isn’t always the pretty square photos you see on Instagram.