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Why the American Psychological Association says parents shouldn’t spank their kids

Corporal punishment doesn't work. Here's what does.

Princess Charlotte’s birthday photos are adorable!

Can you believe she's four?

Don’t wash your raw chicken, says the CDC

But Twitter users disagree, hard.

I prepared so much for my baby that I forgot to prepare for my own transformation

While I had gone through the motions of doing the preparations, what I hadn't done was say goodbye to my old life.

Kid-friendly rugs that are SO beautiful and cost $200 (or less)

Totally gorgeous area rugs that are stain-proof? And cheap? Yes, they do exist!

My baby became less interested in breastfeeding and I struggled at first

But it doesn't have to be "all or nothing," mama.

Prenatal depression is the most under-diagnosed pregnancy complication in the U.S.

More than 400,000 babies are born to depressed mothers every year.

Pink perfectly explains the pain of miscarriage: ‘You feel like your body is broken’

Pink says she's "had several miscarriages", the first at age 17.

‘Game Of Thrones’ actress Gemma Whelan breastfeeds in between filming—and it is everything

We couldn't love this more.

I took CBD and it made me a more present, less anxious mom

In some ways, I'm an unlikely person to be jumping on the CBD bandwagon. I don't even drink alcohol anymore. But (like a lot of moms) I do deal with anxiety and have a lot of difficulty falling and staying asleep.

Royal baby name bets: There’s a new name on the radar with an American twist

More than half of new moms aren’t getting the mental health support they need

Recognizing this problem may be the first step in changing it.

Danielle on falling in love with her son after postpartum depression

I never imagined there would be a way out. If there’s one thing I’d like any struggling mother to hear, it’s that there IS a way out. You won’t be in the darkness forever, and you are not alone.

I cried for 2 weeks after I stopped breastfeeding my toddler

This is what helped me take care of myself as I navigated the weaning experience.

There’s joy in motherhood—even when there is no ‘balance’

Balance is not a destination, it's a practice. A practice of recognizing our choices.

How Montessori teachers get kids to clean up their toys

They tried it. And it works.

Why Montessori teachers don’t use time-outs

Is it punishment or consequences that get children to behave? Not necessarily.

Kim Kardashian threw a CBD baby shower for baby #4

The shower-goers made their own CBD-infused bath salts, took part in meditations and sound baths and tried various forms of CBD. Guests included Paris Hilton, Chrissy Teigen and of course, Kim's fam.

Sometimes I really miss my life before kids

You're not a bad mom for thinking, I miss just being me. And you'd be surprised how many of us have thought that exact same thing.

How reading to NICU babies can benefit moms in a big way

It's not just good for baby.