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6 ways tantrums can bring you closer to your toddler, mama

You can use them to bring you closer to your toddler. ❤️

How I adopted my son—and fought to become his mama

We traveled by air and past oil rigs to visit the right offices. We sat in an intense courtroom proceeding with a magistrate and lawyer, nervously answering the court's questions.

What went viral this week: A mama pumps during a marathon + another gets a second chance

These are the viral stories that made us smile.

Senator Kamala Harris wants a longer school day to help working parents

She wants to fix the childcare gap so many parents are struggling with.

Why I don’t post photos of my child on social media

Protecting my child's privacy is key. Here's why I avoid posting pictures on social media.

These are the coziest gifts everyone will obsess over

This is the only car seat you need from infancy ’til 10 years old 👏

A car seat that grows with baby? Yep, it exists.

25 simple ways to make Thanksgiving dinner planning easier

Stale (or toasted) bread = better dressing (or stuffing)

I’m only buying one gift for my toddler this Christmas—and this is it

Would you do a one-gift Christmas, mama?

It’s science: Your toddler’s dinosaur obsession is making them smarter

Here's why.

Meditations from The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama: Redefining the Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Journey

Take time to relax, mama.

Stephanie on postpartum OCD and intrusive “What if?” thoughts

"By being honest with myself about what was going on, I was able to find the support and comfort I needed all along."

We parent equally—but he’s seen as Super Dad and I’m not seen at all

It's as if the bar is set so low for dads that when they are simply being a good dad, it's surprising to many people. Moms are expected to do a lot and since that's what's "normal," it often goes unnoticed.

I don’t mourn the woman I was before I became a mother

I was very fortunate to grow up alongside my child, lucky to have him anchor me to make choices that were better than the ones I was making for myself alone.

This mom’s post for special needs moms is going viral for a very good reason

Since being published the post has been shared over 2,000 times with hundreds of comments of support.

Generic Xanax recalled for contamination: What you need to know

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., issued a voluntary nationwide recall of one lot of Alprazolam tablets because of the presence of a foreign substance.

Whole Foods just predicted the hottest food trends of 2020 and we’re obsessed, mama

They're predicting that parents are going to introduce their kids to more adventurous foods. Do you agree?

10 phrases to help kids focus on holiday memories, not just presents

5. "Let's go on a holiday scavenger hunt."

10 of our editors’ favorite pieces of clothing to gift everyone in your family

To the stranger who asked if my son was a boy because of his long hair

If boys were boys and girls were girls and there were none of the beautiful spectra of individuality that I'd come to recognize and appreciate in my own life.