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Dreading pregnancy or childbirth? It may be tokophobia 

Fear of giving birth can exist on a spectrum, but tokophobia is a rare, severe form. It may cause some women to elect for a C-section or avoid pregnancy altogether.

This is Motherhood: Jamie Jones wants BIPOC moms to get the birth support they need

In this bonus episode of the Motherly Podcast, guest host Joyce Brewer speaks with Jamie Jones, a childbirth educator at Birthsmarter, a doula, a pre- and postnatal corrective exercise specialist, and a certified personal trainer.

9 Easter books perfect for kids of all ages

Fill your little one's Easter basket with more than just candy!

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.