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Royal baby bonus: If you give birth the same day as the Duchess you could win $10,000

Pure Leaf is planning a fun contest.

10 ways babywearing benefits both mothers and babies

4. It's good for cognitive and social development.

3 reasons why I’m letting go of bottle-feeding guilt

The first time I watched my husband's eyes light up as he fed our baby, I knew that I had made the right choice.

When you and your partner disagree on how to raise the kids

The first year or two was mine to call the shots. But as they became toddlers, I had to cede control.

Parents warned once again not to use Fisher Price Rock ‘n Play after more infant deaths

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is once again warning parents and caregivers not to use any models of Fisher-Price's Rock 'n Play sleepers.

Are first-born children more intelligent? Behind the viral headlines

Despite the snappy headlines, it's not so simple.

What parents need to know about the huge spike in ER visits for kids who swallow objects

And how to protect their kids.

These viral photos capture the beauty of home birth and the strength of women

"I mustered my strength and listened to everyone cheer me on as I roared that baby out," shares Vanessa DeCosta.

Can we get real with you, mama?

Postpartum depression left me feeling empty with holes I didn’t know how to fill

I had desperately wanted to be a mother and was so grateful for my daughter's health and happiness, but it felt like large chunks of me were gone, scooped out, and I had empty holes I didn't know how to fill.

Make toddler mealtime less messy with this, mama

If your toddler is a plate pusher like mine, there is a solution.

I miss my husband

I miss him the way you miss something you used to have and totally took for granted, like collagen or personal space or uninterrupted sleep.

The scientific benefits of a father’s presence in their kid’s lives

Fathers are no longer just considered "babysitters" but active, equal partners in their child's life.

One baby, 3 parents: A new kind of IVF

But it's not without some controversy.

Deal alert: J.Crew just launched an affordable kids collection on Amazon! 🎉

Everything is under $30!

Birth boundaries: Why Meghan Markle’s private birth is a powerful message to fellow mamas

By eschewing the (rather recent) tradition of public postpartum photo-ops in favor of doing what works for her, the Duchess is sending a message to pregnant women all over the world: You're in charge here, mama. You don't owe anyone an invitation to your birth, and you don't owe anyone a performance of postpartum perfection.

I had an unexpected C-section and these pictures tell my story

One mama tells us how she coped when her birth didn’t go as planned.

Motherhood is: Sitting in the dark as your child learns to sleep on their own

Each night I spent at least 40 minutes waiting with him and, though it may not seem long, when you have just the few hours between his sleep and your own to prepare for the next day, standing still when there is so much to be done can seem painful.

Madewell’s got matching mom & me outfits—and all our #twinning dreams have come true

These are too cute.

Amazon has toy vacuum cleaners that actually work!

Now your kids really can help tidy up.