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This is what postpartum mamas actually need

This is a picture of me mid-meltdown during my second week as a mom of two. I just got done breastfeeding for what felt like the 100th time and my husband had just entered the room asking if I needed anything, and I said no. When he walked out, I just broke down. Because there were SO many things I needed.

Childcare workers make less than Amazon delivery drivers, on average

What does it say about our society that we value the delivery of consumer goods more than we value care work?

This mama’s Facebook post is going viral because it’s what mothers need to hear right now

"There's no trophy"

5 ways to overcome relationship problems after you have a baby

Some of these challenges we expect, but it can be surprising how many relationship problems arise after a baby comes into the family.

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.

Save big on these 9 car seats right now online on Walmart.com, mama

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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