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Here’s what to focus on this holiday season

Plus 8 memorable photos to take this Christmas.

I wish my mother-in-law could see what an amazing dad her son is

He's the love of my life, he's my son's hero, and I know a big part of that is because of who raised him.

All moms want healthy babies, but what if they’re not?

They are still loved. They are still valuable. They are still beautiful. They are still precious.

Why we chose to tell our kids the real story of St. Nick

When our son was born, we were convinced that we did not want to do the whole Santa thing.

How to have a happier, healthier you in 2020 according to a psychologist

It has nothing to do with making resolutions, mama.

18 fun & practical holiday gifts we love under $25

No more gift cards.

‘Do not touch’ signs, onesies & shoes are the newest way to keep babies healthy during cold season

Considering most people mean well, these cute and creative signs are an easy way to give everyone a refresher on best practices around babies.

Imperfectly wrapped gifts actually make some people happier, says new study

Good news for the less crafty among us.

10 registry must-haves that basically pay for themselves

How does egg donation work?—and 9 other FAQs

How and where can I donate my eggs?

6 environmentally-friendly ways to wrap your holiday presents, mama

Have you tried pillowcase wrapping?

Here’s what to give when your kid is invited to a no-gift party

5. Create a wishing tree.

What I wish I could ask my mom about motherhood

How did you do it? I want to ask her. I am a stay at home mom, and some days I can't even deal. Seriously, how did you do this without missing a beat?

Giving fewer gifts made our Christmas so much better

Christmas day has turned magical again.

What went viral this week: A ‘mean-mugging’ baby’s viral photos + a mom’s powerful post about kindness at Target

Take a moment for yourself today and check out the headlines that are making us smile this week:

The complicated problem with ‘baby-friendly’ hospitals

They might not be as 'mom-friendly' as we need them to be.

Hanna Andersson just dropped the cutest last-minute matching family pajamas

We need one in every size, please.

#TeamMotherly’s Santa pics: The good, the bad and the hilarious 🎅

You guys have some adorable kids.

Should I call the pediatrician? 12 concerns to look out for, mama

1. If you just feel like something is wrong.

Shay Mitchell channels Rachel McAdams in viral breastfeeding photo

Proving nursing mamas can still be glam.