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What went viral this week: Mom donates a whole Payless store + a miracle baby born 4 months early

Take a look (and grab some tissues), mama.

Jessie James Decker on how parenthood made her marriage stronger

"We already liked each other a ton before they came along, so it's made us like each other that much more because we get to see each other as parents," shares Decker.

What’s the perfect number of kids to have?

Spoiler alert: It's amazing.

Quitting pumping is harder than I ever imagined

Pumping has become part of my journey of motherhood. Like motherhood itself, it's nothing like I expected. It's harder. More painful. But also rewarding. Calming and even peaceful sometimes.

Drew Barrymore launches home decor line for kids—and it’s magical ✨

Plus, it's available at Walmart!

The benefits of outdoor play for kids are pretty incredible

From promoting curiosity to supporting impulse control, playing outside comes with major rewards.

10 Montessori-inspired ways to promote your child’s fine motor skills through art

Try these activities before summer ends, mama.

Jessie James Decker shares how motherhood changed her life’s purpose + strengthened her marriage

How to talk to kids about natural disasters (and prepare your family for them)

First: Stay calm.

5 surprising birth stories from ‘Bachelor’ contestants

You can't write a better Bachelor ending than that!

How to improve postpartum back pain, according to a Chiropractor

It's a common symptom, but it doesn't have to be.

Our fave 5: Functional nursing-friendly tops + dresses that don’t skimp on style

Chic comfort ahead.

No, we’re not finding out our baby’s sex

Did you keep it a surprise, mama?

Bachelor star Jade Roper Tolbert had an accidental home birth in her closet

"My waters broke and 75 minutes later I gave birth to our healthy baby boy while clutching a bench in our closet," shares Tolbert.

Prioritizing my self-care saved my motherhood

I still have times when I get caught up in the frenzy of motherhood and put my needs on the back burner for weeks, or even months, at a time. But then I remember my life-changing revelation and I schedule a babysitter and give myself a couple of hours to get back on track.

60% of parents lose sleep over the back-to-school season—here are 5 ways to avoid that

4. Learn about the school's safety and emergency procedures.

Talk about a baby boom: This NICU has 36 nurses having a baby this year

"We always have a baby boom going on like this," says Allison Ronco, a critical care education coordinator and nurse for the hospital."

Amy Schumer loves her ‘warm, soft post-baby body’—and we’re here for it

The comedian has been through a lot, from battling hyperemesis during pregnancy to a C-section recovery, so it's wonderful to see her feeling strong.

Parents can now ‘clip’ box tops using an app

General Mills' 'Box Tops' program is going digital.

My son was 6 months old when I found out I was pregnant again—and I was devastated

How dare I feel this way when other women yearned for biological children?