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I don’t want to be a super mom. I just want to be a mom

Here's the thing. I don't want to be a super mom. I want to leap off that pedestal, take off the crown, and hang-up my cape. I want to curl up into a fetal position in my bed and sleep for 14 straight hours.

This viral photo shows one genius father’s nap hack

Encouraging your kids' creative sides while also squeezing in a nap? We love this approach!

A mom’s guide to pandemic-era job searching

Finding a job during the pandemic means adjusting your sails—and knowing your value.

30+ Mother’s Day gifts for the women in your life (or you!)

These are sure to put a smile on any mama's face.

14 eco-friendly & natural diapers we love

Because cloth isn't the only green way to diaper your baby.

Are birth classes covered by insurance?

Here's how to find out if your birth class is covered by insurance or your HSA/FSA.

Floral Designer Sarah Winward on the power of observation and bringing nature inside

Affordable Birkenstock dupes for the whole family

Get the look, style and comfort of Birkenstocks this summer without the price tag—no one will ever know they're not the real thing.

A quarter of women say they’re financially worse off a year into the pandemic

Many mamas have had to quit their jobs in order to care for their children.

Dax Shepard reveals how he explained his relapse to his kids

Reminding us it's okay (and important) to include little kids in big conversations.

10 lies I believed about having boys before I had one of my own

Busting some #boy-mom myths.

The 9 best reusable plastic bags for food storage and lunch boxes

Break your baggie habit.

No, making your child wear a mask isn’t ‘child abuse’

If you see a child wearing a mask in public, please do not waste the time or resources of emergency services.

When it comes to miscarriages, it’s time to stop telling women to ‘just try again’

A new paper suggests that miscarriages are poorly misunderstood—and the way medical professionals respond to them is part of the problem.

30+ Mother’s Day gifts perfect for new moms and moms-to-be

Because there is nothing more special than a new mama's first Mother's Day.

This bestselling collagen protein powder is perfect for pregnant mamas

Developed by mamas, for mamas.

Signs of depression in children and what to do if you’re worried

Depression might look different in a child than it does in an adult.

Here’s how toxic positivity completely invalidates new moms

It's OK for new moms to not be OK.

Unsafe bedding is still a leading cause of unexpected infant deaths

Despite years of safe sleep warnings, thousands of babies are dying each year due to preventable suffocation.

If thigh chafe is keeping you from summer dresses, you 100% need this

Mama PSA: If you plan to wear a dress or swimsuit in the next few months, you may want to keep reading.