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9 reasons to read aloud to older kids, mama

Research shows that continued reading aloud after age 5 (and well beyond) improves reading and listening skills and academic performance.

50 easy fall crafts to do with toddlers right now

What's on your family's autumn bucket list, mama?

Our family shares a bathroom, and I wouldn’t have it any other way

This bathroom is where our family bonds. It's where major boo-boos are healed and potty milestones celebrated. It's where we learn the most about life and each other.

The pressure to exclusively breastfeed is hurting mothers’ mental health

Research shows there's a link between mothers with negative breastfeeding experiences and symptoms of depression.

Saying ‘breast is best’ oversimplifies a complicated issue for mothers

It makes mothers feel guilty unnecessarily.

Michelle Williams’ powerful Emmy speech is inspiring working moms everywhere

She makes a call for equal pay—and we're here for it.

I thought the NICU was only for preemies, but I was wrong

I was told he needed to go to the neonatal intensive care unit. I was confused, as I thought the NICU was only for preemies and my son was full term.

This mascara will make you look more awake (no matter how little sleep you got)

Calling all tired mamas.

Eva Mendes on the realities of parenting: It’s so hard + so wonderful

She gets it.

Meditations for your fourth trimester

Inhale confidence and exhale doubt. You've got this, mama. And we're here to help.

WAYB recalls foldable Pico Travel Car Seat: What parents need to know

A break in the headrest support tubes sparks recall.

The Wing’s Audrey Gelman makes history as first visibly pregnant CEO on a business magazine cover

You can't be what you can't see.

The Motherly + M.M.LaFleur postpartum capsule collection is here

The Motherly Collection postpartum capsule is designed to take the planning out of your back-to-work-and-beyond wardrobe.

18 bilingual books that will teach kids Spanish & English 📚

Plus, they're on Amazon!

Child diagnosed with autism? 7 steps to take, mama

It's a tough day; an unforgettable moment.

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