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Moms spend a TON of time driving their kids, survey (and your life) confirms

Over half of parents spend upwards of five hours a week driving their kids around.

I had a baby at the height of my career—and it was the best decision I ever made

My son mellowed me; he softened me and transformed my ambitions in a way I could never have predicted.

The top 50 celebrity-inspired baby names that will be popular in 2020

You'll want to bookmark this one, mama.

This mama’s powerful postpartum photos on Instagram celebrate her eating disorder recovery

Becoming a mother changed her body, but more importantly it changed the way she saw it.

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.