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This is why I share the story of my son almost drowning

Never in my life have I felt so much fear as I jumped in and pulled him out. He immediately started crying, thank God. I held him close to me and didn't want to let him go.

We talked to the parents behind this heartwarming viral video of a baby ‘talking’ to his dad

Fun fact: the clip sat in Shanieke's camera roll for about a month before she posted it.

Target has matching family swimsuits and we *need* them 😍

From classic gingham sets to tropical vibes, there's a match for everyone in the fam.

Report: If men did 50 minutes of unpaid work a day we could close the gender gap

The uneven distribution of work is holding mothers and fathers back.

50 things to do with your kids this summer ☀️

Most of them are totally free, mama.

Are doulas the key to help save black mothers’ lives?

Some cities and states are hoping they can.

I finally got rid of all the clothes that don’t fit me anymore

There is no denying that my body has changed through the process of growing, birthing, and feeding babies for the past nine years. How could I expect it to go back to what it was before all of this happened?

I finally have the strength to talk about my traumatic birth

One to 5% of women experience a postpartum hemorrhage after giving birth.

Dear mama-to-be, I envy you

This life is wonderful. So wonderful in fact that I would go back and live it again and again, which is why it is with bittersweet envy that I celebrate expecting moms and the amazing moments ahead of them.

A simple note for a brand new mama

Oh mama, tonight is a very special night.

14 ways to pump more milk, mama

Increase your milk supply with these 14 tips

Granger Smith’s tragedy: What you need to know about drowning risks

His 3-year-old son died in a drowning accident at home.

Motherly co-founders Liz Tenety and Jill Koziol on modern motherhood & launching Motherly

To the mama stressing about her baby hitting milestones—I see you

We enjoy the moments with our little ones and let them develop on their own time.

Connecticut’s new paid leave plan is amazing  

Time to take this kind of thinking national.

Being married doesn’t lessen a mother’s mental load, says recent study

Married moms spend about 32 minutes more each day on household chores than single moms, but researchers don't know why.

Why kids who do chores become more successful adults

Do your kids do chores around the house? If so, what are they?

A brutally honest photo reminded me how complex motherhood can be

When I looked at it a third time, I realized this was a beautiful photo of us. Honest, intimate and real, this photo perfectly captured all the feelings in the room that night, and the reality of motherhood, which is as complex as this photo.

This dress is the most flattering thing I own (and it’s under $40 right now)

And with almost three thousand reviews, I'm far from the first person to discover how fabulous it is.

Can I take medication while breastfeeding? What every mama should know

Plus, what medications are safe to take while breastfeeding.