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Cortney Novogratz on designing the life that works for you

These Melissa & Doug toys are great for children with autism

Recommended by the brand itself!

Eva Mendes gets a colorful makeover, courtesy of her kids

The mother of two isn't afraid to laugh at herself. "I guess, when in doubt, be their canvas," she says.

Secondhand smoke is sending kids to the ER, says new study

Pediatric tobacco smoke exposure increases health care visits and cost.

A letter to my dry shampoo—a pandemic love story ❤️

Relationship status: it's complicated.

Montessori-based ideas for creating a special needs play space

4 tips for creating an inclusive and supportive play environment for your child.

Parents are skipping car seats when using Uber, Lyft

A national survey found that half of parents don't use child safety seats in ride-sharing services with their kids.

The pandemic set back gender parity by an entire generation

U.S. women won't reach pay equity with men for at least 60 years, says the World Economic Forum

Trans Day of Visibility offers families a chance to stand in solidarity with loved ones

With a wave of anti-trans laws being enacted across the country, parents know that visibility is not enough to protect their trans children.

The U.S. is way behind in paid parental leave–but these 6 companies offer generous policies

Volvo just unveiled a new policy offering 24 weeks of paid parental leave.

After a 15-hour labor while wearing a mask, Camilla Luddington says she felt “claustrophobic”

The "Grey's Anatomy" actress said she feels a bond with other mothers who had similar experiences.

These 6 pregnancy complications could raise your risk for heart disease later in life

The American Heart Association wants more heart health screenings as part of postpartum care.

Pfizer says its Covid-19 vaccine is 100% effective for kids in this age group

The company is hoping to have vaccines for some children ready in time for the new school year.

10 adaptive and sensory-friendly kids clothing brands that don’t sacrifice style

No itchy tags, seams or squeezy elastic in the bunch.

6 lies I believed about infertility before I got pregnant

2. All you have to do is relax.

5 things my toddler’s tantrums taught me about the business world

Neither businesses nor babies come with instructions—and that's okay.

Moms everywhere are relating to this mama bear’s struggle to cross the road with her cubs

We've all been there, mama bear.

Start conversations around race & cultural understanding with these 10 books

It's never too early to introduce your child to the topic of race, discrimination and cultural understanding.

20 Amazon finds that keep your bathroom neat and tidy (yes, even when kids use it)

This year, clean up your bathroom messes with the prettiest organizational products.

Lea Michele gets real about her pregnancy: “It was the lowest I’ve been in my entire life”

It just goes to show: You never know how anyone's path to parenthood truly unfolded.