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12 best reusable food containers for your kid’s lunches

From stainless steel bento boxes to reusable silicone bags, we've got the waste-free, non-toxic food containers you're looking for, mama.

15 vegetarian school lunch ideas kids will gobble up

Need some plant-free lunch ideas to take to school? We got you, mama.

Mothers are burned out because they carry an entire broken society on their backs

More than ever before, mothers are being asked to do the labor of an entire community—without any load being lightened.

4 simple ways to ease that back-to-school stress, mama

2. Know that some things can wait.

Please enjoy Kristen Bell’s story of the time Dax Shepard removed her clogged milk duct

In her newest podcast, Kristen Bell gives props to Dax Shepard for doing what he needed to do.

What went viral this week: Quadruplets, back-to-school confusion + a baking fail

What a week, mama!

The best bottles for breastfed babies–and when you should introduce one

If your breastfed baby is refusing the bottle, here's what you need to know.

LeVar Burton’s new children’s book about imagination has a powerful message for parents, too

"I have long believed our imagination is the superpower of all human beings. Having the opportunity to share that story with kids was simply too paramount to pass up."

This little device is clutch if you’re trying to get pregnant

Know thy cervical mucus, know thyself, baby.

AAP says the mental health crisis in children is officially a ‘national emergency’

10 Montessori phrases for kids who are struggling with back to school

The first day of school can be hard for everyone, mama. Here's how to use the Montessori method to help your child adjust.

15 stylish back-to-school hairstyles for kids

Give them back-to-school confidence with a fresh new style.

Meghan Markle advocates for paid family leave in open letter to Congress

"No family should have to choose between earning a living and having the freedom to take care of their child."

10 kids’ Christmas mugs that make the holidays even cozier

Bring on the hot chocolate and holiday movies!

25+ outfits every kid will want to rock on the first day of school

Affordable must-haves from the places you (and they!) love

20 first day of school books perfect for calming their first day jitters

Reading books about the first day of school can help easy any anxiety or stress your little one may be feeling about this new adventure.

Blake Lively slams Instagram account for ‘disturbing’ photo of her young kids

"This is so disturbing. Please. Delete. Please."

Mila Kunis is Team ‘Push Them Back’ when it comes to kids who push around her kid

"I turned around, and I see Ashton's face, and he was like, 'No!'"

Jamie Lee Curtis hopes her daughter helps other trans kids to feel seen

"But if one person reads this, sees a picture of Ruby and me and says, 'I feel free to say this is who I am,' then it's worth it."

The hands-free Willow Pump just got a new BFF

It's called the Perfect Pumping Bra for a reason.