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NICU mom’s viral TikTok shows the brutal reality of maternity leave in the U.S.

How to talk to kids about cancer treatment at any age

What to say (and what not to say) to a family facing cancer

Two moms, both with sons affected by childhood cancer, offer up some words that lifted them up during their experiences, and tell us which comments would have been better left unsaid.

I was not in love with my baby right away

I needed time to get to know him.

11 sweet Tooth Fairy boxes to celebrate the big kid milestone

A gap-toothed smile has never been cuter.

Stop what you’re doing and read comedian Iliza Shlesinger’s post-birth recap

If you know, you know. (And we ALL know.)

The White House will give out 400 million free N95 masks starting next week

The Biden administration will make 400 million N95 masks available for free at thousands of locations across the US.

How to confidently help protect your home and family this cold and flu season

Gingivitis in pregnancy can pose a risk to your newborn

But keeping up with your dental health during pregnancy can mitigate that risk.

Amy Schumer says she ‘finally’ feels good months after endometriosis surgery

Last year, Schumer underwent major surgery as a result of endometriosis complications.

The parents’ guide to creating a will

If your family doesn't have this important legal document in place yet, check out our guide.

You don’t know what love is before you have kids

I never knew that I could love someone so much before having kids.

I’m a divorced mom, but don’t tell me my kids live in a ‘broken home’

I'm proud of the home I've made for my children, because let me tell you, single motherhood isn't easy.

Actually, please *do* let your kids play with their food

Here’s how to make food fun again.

Marriage is imperfect because people are imperfect—and that’s okay

Thanks to the hard work of raising kids, we’ve learned that to be a good teammate doesn't mean perfection.

CoComelon is getting a Spotify podcast—with stories, NOT songs

CoComelon Story Time will be an interactive storytelling show for preschoolers!

Someone told Melanie Lynskey to lose weight, and the cast of ‘Yellowjackets’ was NOT having it

Don't mess with the Yellowjackets.

The 20 best and buzziest books of 2021 for moms

These all deserve a spot on your bookshelf.

Babywearing did so much for my mental health when I became a mom of 2

Babywearing is about much more than keeping your hands free.

Hanna on PPD and PPA after undergoing an emergency hysterectomy after giving birth

“At this point, it’s her uterus or it’s her life.”