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What people get wrong about being a mom in your 40s

Life in your 40s can best be described by these three words: in your feelings.

Almost 50% of parents heading back to work after parental leave found it harder than expected, survey finds

The founder of Parentaly shares tips for a smoother return to office.

Mom’s viral video makes a great point: If you’re done having kids, you’re ‘the village’ now

"You're now the village. You're now tasked with helping new parents."

We finally know what Emily Blunt’s kids think of her iconic ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ role

We've been waiting almost 20 years for this.

How to create a safe space with your teen

Think of suicide prevention as not just talking about the subject of suicide but creating an ongoing environment of open and honest communication at home.

Affordable weekend getaways for families

Here are a few fun and cheap family trip ideas to make the most of a weekend getaway.

We should stop discarding placentas after birth, scientists say

We’re missing a major research opportunity: The placenta can tell us a lot about the health of both mom and baby.

If you didn’t experience “pregnancy glow”, you are not alone

Some of us do, but many others keep waiting in vain.

Mom wonders if she’s wrong for ‘making’ her husband put their tantruming 3-year-old to bed alone

Moms everywhere might have just felt their blood pressure rise.

How to improve your child’s news IQ

Kids are curious, the world is fascinating, and knowledge is power—and children really want to know what’s going on.

American mom living in Barcelona shares her ‘culture shock’ about her child’s school

"To an American it's like, genuinely mind-blowing."

Moms are paying it forward for fellow moms by leaving Target gift cards in diaper boxes

The sentiment is a poignant reminder that no one sees moms like other moms do.

A mother’s journey after loss

Through ISF, I’ve been able to honor Isabella’s legacy by supporting other families, raising awareness and advancing treatment options and research for rare pediatric cancers.

Finally! We found the best diapers for sensitive skin

Reddit post about not missing the ‘newborn stage’ has over 1,000 responses

"Do you actually miss the newborn stage if you didn’t like being in it?"

Finally! This chic, kid-friendly routine builder helped reduce my family’s daily friction

The design-forward Springboard from Charmspring is one I’m actually excited to hang in my home, too. 

Olivia Munn and John Mulaney welcome their second baby via surrogate

"I am so proud of my little plum, my little dragon for making the journey to be with us."

Survey shows more than 70% of moms compare themselves to momfluencers on social media

More than three quarters of moms surveyed admitted to feeling “mom guilt” at least sometimes.

Eva Mendes says she feels ‘lost’ now that her daughters are older

"Who am I now after the kids can survive on their own?"

You’re not a hot mess mom—you’re a normal one

Being a mom is messy sometimes. And that's normal.