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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?

There’s something magical about summer I want to hold onto all year long

Are you sad that summer is ending, mama?

You *can* go on vacation with kids and actually relax—here’s how

Was your last vacation relaxing, mama?