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‘Forest kindergarten’ gets kids outside and into nature

The trend is growing in popularity across the country—but what is it?

This new ‘Frida Mom’ ad captures the brutal truths of breastfeeding

Are you ready to feel seen, mama?

This family found 5,000 Fentanyl pills inside their child’s thrift store toy

The parents got more than they bargained for when they bought a Glo Worm doll for their daughter.

Frida Mom’s new breast care products are a breastfeeding mama’s BFF

I won’t parent the same way again after the pandemic is over

It's been a year of "wait and see".

Focus on you

You've got a lot on your mind right now, but we're here to remind you that you deserve to be front and center. Lavish yourself with loving attention right now. Focus your energy on you. No matter what happens in the weeks to come, you are the star of this show—and we are totally star-struck by you.XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Wondering if you can eat something right now? Find out what foods to avoid in pregnancy (and probably start now, just in case!).

And breathe

Never in the history of calming down has anyone ever calmed down by being told to calm down. So, we're not going to suggest calming down, especially when we are talking about possibly being pregnant in a matter of days. However, we are going to tell you to breathe. You are approaching the two-week-wait and it can be agonizing. But you are a marvel and we know you can get through this. Breathe, sleep and hope—we're hoping right along with you. XO, TeamMotherlyP.S. Need to get your mind off trying to conceive? Here's what we're watching right now.

The magic is in you

This week: your period. Next week: Could it be time to make a baby? Remember to take deep breaths, ask questions and most importantly, remember that no matter what happens, you are magic.XO, Diana + TeamMotherly P.S. Need a refresher on the menstrual cycle? Here you go!

Find your North Star ⭐️ —31-month-old

We always say that "perfect" doesn't exist. But what if instead, we redefine what "perfect" means, understanding that everyone is going to have a completely different definition? For us, "perfect" involves a whole lot of mess and a whole lot of love—and that's okay. We take deep breaths and trust that if we stay true to ourselves by following our own North Star, we are creating our "perfect" as we go. And that's imperfectly perfect for us. XO, TeamMotherlyP.S. What's your North Star, mama?

Nothing terrible happening here —29-month-old

2-year-olds get a bad rap. And yeah, they can be intense for sure. But they are also pretty awesome! So join us as we trade the phrase "terrible twos" for "full of energy and big feelings and personality and still incredibly adorable twos." It's a movement. XO, TeamMotherlyP.S. And when those big toddler feelings do flare, remember to take care of yourself, too.

It’s a process—breathe through it

It's funny how the moment you decide you want to be pregnant, every minute that passes feels like it takes forever. I WANT TO BE PREGNANT NOW! We totally get it. Remember (though it's hard) that getting pregnant is a process—and so are pregnancy and motherhood. Try to breathe your way through the discomfort of waiting and trust in the process. You've got this. P.S. Check out these 4 ways to reduce your stress while trying to conceive.

How to safely breastfeed your baby if you get COVID-19 or the flu

There are measures you can take to prevent the spread of germs between you and your baby.

5 super simple ways to keep clutter at bay

Here's how the 'Woman's Day' Content Director keeps clutter at bay.

5 lies I believed about being pregnant after 40

My joints are handling it just fine, thank you.

Why child care is so expensive when child care workers make so little—and what we can do about it

In some states, many child care workers are under the poverty level.

500,000 American lives lost to COVID-19. What does that even look like?

As the United States passes a heartbreaking milestone, we're visualizing the high cost paid in American lives.

This viral tweet drops a truth bomb about pandemic parenting

Say it louder for those of us in the back, mama

Mandy Moore gave birth on her due date—but not according to plan

The actress hoped for a home birth but rolled with the punches after she learned that a complication could derail her plan.

This toddler’s reaction to a prank has gone viral on TikTok and it’s absolutely adorable

Carson's sweet reaction to the "empty plate" prank on TikTok is too much.

10 best gender-neutral baby clothing brands you should know about

Stylish, durable and downright adorable.