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35 positive phrases parents can say to their headstrong child

To the soon-to-be mama of 2 under 2—it gets easier, I promise

The already tired eyes that are a constant reminder that you'll probably never sleep again after baby #2 arrives because let's face it, you're still getting up at night to deal with a teething toddler. I've been there.

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Run, don't walk! 🏃🏽♀️

To the family whose child has cancer, you are the bravest people I know

I want you to know that I see you. All of you.

What went viral this week: A new dad supports his wife during birth in an emotional video and more

These are the stories that made us smile this week.

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Which piece would you buy, mama?

The stress-free way to host a ‘fiver’ kid’s party—according to an event planner

1. Don't do it alone.

These powerful + honest postpartum photos are changing how mothers see themselves

The Life After Birth project is changing the way we look at and talk about postpartum bodies.

5 things Cokie Roberts wanted you to know about women in U.S. history

“It’s important for girls—and boys—growing up to see the contributions of women to the founding of the country and the maintenance of the Republic.”

11 sure-fire ways to handle tantrums, according to Reddit mamas

9. Play music.

Tiffany on therapy teaching her how to open up and love herself

"We don’t give ourselves enough credit. As mothers, we are the harshest critics of ourselves."

Breastfeeding in public gave me anxiety and it was totally unexpected

To say I struggled with nursing my son is an understatement. It was a battle I faced every couple of hours. There were tears and frustrations on both of our ends. I blamed it on a lot of external things: tongue tie, nipple shape, extra milk supply. It was so easy for me to externally justify why this breastfeeding thing was so challenging for me.

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5 fashion week hair trends we’re obsessing over (and how mamas can recreate them at home!)

Decorative, messy braids are in.

Granger Smith posts an emotional update months after losing son

"Life is a storm" says the grieving father.

I want to get to know the pre-mom version of my mom friends

The idea that I might call someone a good friend and not know all her siblings' names, her college major or her natural hair color seemed preposterous. But then I became a mom, and those details were overshadowed by information that relates either directly or indirectly to people's kids

#Winemom culture is about SO much more than wine—and we need to talk about it

I realized that, for better or worse, joking about being a wine mom is a palatable code for saying "this is hard." That feeling is one just about every parent experiences, often on a daily basis—but it can still be hard to admit, lest we be accused of not appreciating motherhood enough.

Twitter is flooded with posts about 5-figure hospital birth bills from parents

Did you worry about the cost of your birth, mama?

Yes, decorating for Christmas early *does* make people happy

Christmas decorations evoke positive feelings, says one expert.

Postpartum recovery is hard—and we need to talk more about it

This is the truth, the reality of childbirth.