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Erin on surviving crippling panic attacks, paranoia, and suicidal ideation

After my son was born, all I wanted was sleep. But I was scared of closing my eyes for fear of something happening to him during that time. I couldn’t shut my mind off from all the irrational thoughts running through it.

The most surprising thing about my pregnancy was how powerful I felt

I never could have imagined the energy that I felt with you inside me. I anticipated weakness, illness and slower days. Those came but were far and few between. Instead, what was most present during this pregnancy was my creativity.

My friend gave me 5 bags of hand-me-downs—and it was such a bittersweet gift

The amount of stuff was staggering. There were five giant bags of t-shirts, printed onesies, and pants with faces on the seat. There were boxes of tiny shoes and a box of wooden toys. Half of it still had the tags on.

Can social media improve vaccination rates?

A recent study suggests that some forms of social media can effectively educate parents about vaccination, and maybe even influence their decision-making.

It’s science: Premature babies have fewer siblings

And are more likely to be only children.

New Jersey senator wants baby walkers removed from stores

Doctors agree with the lawmaker.

Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard launch a new baby line at Walmart 🎉

Hello Bello is here.

Target is having a huge baby gear + product sale right now!

The deals are on until March 2.

Motherhood is: Needing to be *not* needed just for a little bit

I love my snuggles and I love being the antidote to their fear and sadness. But occasionally, I do wish they understood that they could easily wake their dad for help, or that he is equally capable of putting socks on the correct way.

10 expert-approved tips for having a great sex life after kids

Staying connected is about way more than date night

These comics describe *exactly* what the mental load of motherhood feels like

We SO feel these.

To the mom at Target whose kids were screaming—I’ve been there, too ❤️

I've stood sweating in this woman's exact position, barely commanding the tears to wait until I got to my car. I've felt my face grow red and hot as my toddler screamed and kicked, waking up my baby who was angry and ready to nurse. I've felt so alone and so out of control.

Pregnant Amy Schumer cancels tour due to hyperemesis 😢

HG is debilitating.

New Jersey expands paid family leave

Parents will get longer leave and more money starting in July 2020.

Walmart is having a huge baby gear + product sale this weekend!

Expect up to 30% off on items like cribs, strollers, car seats, wipes, diapers and formula.

Dove wants to give $5,000 to dads who don’t have access to paid paternity leave

Here's how to apply.

Finding out my child is autistic wasn’t easy—but I learned something amazing about myself

It is tough at times, for sure, but you have opened my heart up completely, and you have made me a better person in the process. Thank you.

Senator Tammy Duckworth on breastfeeding, preschool drop off and the importance of your village

The best Montessori-inspired toys for kids ages 1-5

The secret: Look for toys that are open-ended, toys that will last for years, toys that encourage creativity, and toys that benefit development.

Ayesha Curry says that motherhood prepared her for business in a way she didn’t expect

"You don't realize how much you can get done in a day until you become a parent."