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I lost myself in motherhood—but it didn’t last forever

All the things that had made me an individual had faded away in the sleepless chaos of having young children. My home life was who I had become. My entire existence centered around taking care of my children, keeping the house and my husband.

12 ways to tame your kids’ clutter this week

Spoiler alert: It's amazing.

This mama’s gut-wrenching story of her son almost drowning has gone viral

"The reason I'm sharing? This happened in a pool full of people. A pool full of ADULTS," shares Leeson.

This mama’s honest before and after photos are going viral for all the right reasons

"After two years of dedicated work to embrace myself as is, I wholeheartedly love every single inch of my body—even on the days when my inner shame game is strong," Wolf writes.

6 proven ways to raise kind kids

Because kindness goes a long way.

New moms spend 1,400 hours a year worrying about babies’ health, poll says

Whether you're in the midst of caring for an infant or that scary-wonderful time is years behind you, you're probably nodding to yourself right now, thinking, "Is that all?"

Anne Hathaway’s pregnancy announcement has a message for those struggling with infertility

"It's not for a movie…⁣⁣ #2," Hathaway captioned a black-and-white mirror selfie showing off her bump in a white tank top.

The best bottles for formula & breastfed babies (and mama!)

We've narrowed down the best choices for you.

To the mama who doesn’t have everything together—you’re not alone

My day-to-day is filled with micro failures that prevent me from achieving any semblance of "best mom ever" status.

Motherhood is: Being sleep-deprived and still getting it done

How do people 'mom' like this? I thought. They just do, I would later realize.

Christy Turlington Burns’ birth story inspired her to help other mothers

"That experience is what opened my eyes to this global tragedy. You know I did not know that women and girls were still dying in pregnancy-related complications all over the world. I had no idea," shares Burns.

Christy Turlington Burns on how crucial it is to improve maternal health in the U.S. and abroad

Lake Bell shares how her home births didn’t go as planned

Bell says that she grappled with some guilt over her decision to have a home birth in the aftermath of this experience.

Shawn Johnson East opens up about the anxiety she felt during her recent anatomy scan

It sparked an important conversation about Down Syndrome and what it truly means to have a "healthy baby."

Our favorite viral mama & kid videos

These ‘smart diapers’ from Pampers will tell you when the baby needs to be changed

Would you use these diapers, mama?

How to turn off screen time without a struggle, according to a clinical psychologist

It's easier than you think.

You can now buy Baby Shark bedding at Walmart, Mama Shark 🦈

Raise your hand if your kiddo wants this.

Crystal on pretending she didn’t need her medication

"If you are in need of help, please tell the people you love."

How to help your child deal with the death of a loved one

"The best thing you can do is be present and empathic."