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Infertility can be a lonely journey—but you’re not alone

When you get in line behind me at the grocery store checkout aisle, I can see the pain in your eyes. If you choose to change aisles, I understand. If you can't come to my baby shower, I understand. If you need to hide my social media posts, I understand. I've been there.

How to be a positive parent when it comes to lying, backtalk + aggression

By understanding where these tough behaviors come from, you'll be able to help you child learn from them, and move through them together as a team.

Kohl’s will soon start accepting Amazon returns

Game. changer.

Why Kelly Clarkson told her kids the truth about the Easter bunny

"Sometimes I'm tired of giving credit to non-existent things," shares Clarkson.

What moms need to know about CBD

We break it all down for you, mama.

Meghan Markle wants her own mom, Doria, close as they prepare for baby’s birth—and we 100% get it

That primal desire to have your mom hold your hand or guide you—it's not a sign of weakness. It's how women have been birthing from the beginning of time.

Chelsea on EMDR therapy to treat her postpartum depression

"When my husband asked me what was wrong, I said, 'There’s just so much bad that we won’t be able to protect him from. It’s so scary and I love him so much. I wasn’t expecting it to feel like this.'"

How I created a village with my ex and his new partner

I had to give up my desire to control what happened at Daddy's house.

10 ways to be a positive parent when your child doesn’t want to eat

2. Take off the pressure

I had my first child at 37—here’s what I’ve learned

Despite the fact that I don't have as much energy as I used to (coffee helps, but let's be honest), I'm so happy I had my kids when I did. Here are the advantages I've found in older motherhood.

The true cost of my infertility

It goes beyond the dollar amounts, though those costs add up, too.

What parents can do about climate change

Can you convince your children's school to start recycling? Maybe you could volunteer to wash plastic cups after your kid's soccer games, so they aren't using disposable ones.

This mom’s viral Facebook post totally captures why mothers are so stressed

When "having it all" means doing it all.

Amazing ‘Skycouch’ lets babies sleep comfortably on planes

This will make international flights so much more comfortable for families. 

Adele + her husband Simon Konecki have split, but are committed to co-parenting

How to make breastfeeding easier—before your baby is even born

With a little patience, some preparation and a firm resolution, you can increase your odds of success.

These mom-invented swim goggles won’t pull your kid’s hair 👏

It's a summer time game changer.

New York proposes free childcare for community college students

This would be a game changer.

I was obsessed with having the ‘perfect’ birth

So instead of mourning my "flawed" labor and delivery, I shifted my attention.

My child isn’t giving me a hard time—he’s *having* a hard time

Once I could see his struggles from a lens of empathy, I was able to respond in love.