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Nicole on having PTSD, postpartum depression and anxiety after giving birth

"I went to my room and looked at my empty bed, and the empty bassinet and realized this was the first time I had been alone since my delivery. This isn’t how it was supposed to be, and so the first breakdown happened."

6 pussy-bow shirts to dress like a BOSS

Inspired by Vice President elect Kamala Harris.

To the mama who messed up and disappointed her child—you’re not alone

It's okay to cry—but forgive yourself, mama.

Why some doctors are recommending you upgrade your face masks

There's a new push for people to choose three-layered non-medical masks, instead of two.

Mothers + women on social media react to Kamala Harris’s historic election

Moms around the world are reacting to finally seeing a woman in the White House–and what it means for their daughters

Joe Biden is our new president—here’s what I want my children to know

AP calls that Joe Biden has won.

Kamala Harris makes history as VP: What this means for girls + mothers

The numbers are in, and so is Harris. Here's what that means. 👇

The powerful moment Kamala Harris told her great-niece ‘you could be President’ is making us

Watch this with your kids.

How the first openly transgender state senator in U.S. history is giving LGBTQ+ kids hope

"I hope tonight shows and LGBTQ kid that our democracy is big enough for them, too."

Does insurance cover family-building costs for LGBTQ+ families?

Here's how to find out what's covered (and what's not) under your plan, plus how to optimize your coverage and advocate for yourself.

My daughter knew I had an alcohol problem—but she loved me just the same

My children's love has been unwavering as I recover.

Here’s how to safely celebrate the holiday season this year

Easy tips that are helpful—not stressful.

These water bottles make it so much easier to keep the whole family hydrated

These new arrivals from the Motherly Shop are *so* convenient you need them all

Explore innovative products for parents at Motherly Shop. Stay updated with our weekly cheat-sheet of new arrivals!

We can’t do the holidays together this year—it’s not you, it’s COVID

And I am broken-hearted.

Here are all the wins worth celebrating from 2020 election 👏

Women, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks made some huge down ballot gains.

Candace Cameron Bure says stay-at-home mothers are ‘not valued by society’

The Full House star once saw herself as 'just' a mom.

Lego just released a ‘Sesame Street’ set—and we 100% need it

Er, I mean, the kids need it.

My heart breaks knowing that I can’t protect my child from hard things

The pandemic is a reminder that we must grip onto one another gently when the hurt is simply too much to hold.

Raising bilingual children was the best and hardest parenting decision I ever made

We decided they would hear only Spanish at home and learn English everywhere else.