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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.

17 thoughtful Father’s Day gifts under $20

Stick to your budget or hand this list to some younger shoppers.

She had cancer at 14 and was told she’d never have children—14 years later, she had her miracle baby

You may not know the name Nicole Shulz, but if you've ever seen the 2000 film Erin Brockovich, you know her story.

Military children deserve so much more than a month of recognition

My husband chose to serve his country. I chose to support him. And our children will face the effects of our decisions as they grow.

Birthday spankings are one family tradition that I won’t continue

Don't know what birthday spankings are? Pull up a seat—I'm used to explaining the custom.

This toddler hugging a photo of her deployed dad reminds us of the sacrifices made by military kids

This viral video is both heartwarming and heartbreaking.