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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.

I’m a mom who looks her age—when did that become something to be ashamed of?

Women aging naturally shouldn’t be newsworthy, yet here we are.

I am not just a stay-at-home mom—I am everything my kids need

When someone asks you what you do, reply proudly with “I care for my children.” When you have a moment of feeling small, know that what you are doing for your kids is big.

Once Upon a Farm baby food is the nutritious, delicious option my family needed

Pressured to lose weight before fertility treatments? One study shows it’s not necessary

Losing weight doesn’t improve fertility in some women, research shows.

8 things to know about egg freezing, from a fertility specialist

An expert answers all your questions about when to freeze your eggs, cost, success rates and more.

Mama, when it all feels never-ending, just remember how fast time passes by

I hear you mama, when will it all end? The thing is, one day it will. Sooner than we anticipate.

Shay Mitchell’s hilarious video about strangers touching her baby bump is *perfection*

We've ALL felt this way at one time or another!

Dr. Hansa Bhargava wants over-scheduled families to relax

On the Motherly Podcast, Pediatrician and author Dr. Hansa Bhargava shares actionable steps parents can take to reduce the stress and mental health challenges impacting children.

Relationships after children can be hard—but mine taught me to love harder

I thought that before kids I knew unconditional love, but now I’ve learned a love with no boundaries.

An entire airplane soothes a crying toddler by singing ‘Baby Shark’ in viral TikTok

The new mama’s guide to pregnancy symptoms

An exhaustive list of signs and symptoms you might experience (including some you probably didn’t know about).

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck show off their blended family at iHeartRadio Music Awards

Ben and the kids proudly looked on as J.Lo accepted her Icon Award.

The best books for babies: 12+ Picks for every age

It's never too early to get started.

Do I need to give my baby vitamins? A dietitian shares what you need to know

Your infant gets most of what they need from breastmilk or formula—but there are a few important exceptions.

14 100-piece puzzles to bust kid boredom

The sweet spot of challenging and engaging.