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Nurse adopts the NICU preemie who didn’t have a single visitor for 5 months

"In the moment (I) knew she needed and deserved every ounce of love I had to give her," says Smith.

How to Dress Your Postpartum Body

5 styling tips while you wait to get your pre-baby body back.

Jamie on anxiety and the need for control after losing her parents

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 bittersweet reality of motherhood is: If you do a good job, one day they won’t need you

We know what to do in our hearts and we know in our guts.

We’re done having kids—here’s how we know

We are two and through.

5 principles parents can use to create a Montessori-inspired playroom

We’re obsessed with Ali Fedotowsky-Manno’s family Easter outfits—and you can get them at Target!

BRB, making a Target run.

Kids who are read to before kindergarten know 1 million more words

Researchers found even one book per day gives kids a boost of about 290,000 more words by age five.

This hospital lets kids ‘drive’ into surgery to minimize fears and anxiety

Let's hope that more hospitals adopt this genius idea.

Boy or girl? Serena Williams just gave a major hint about the royal baby

We all slip sometimes!

Does my child have an allergy? What parents need to know

Here's what to look for when it comes to food allergies and environmental allergies.

I didn’t have the birth experience I wanted, but it brought me exactly what I needed

The treasured story of how I became a mom, that pulls at me and pushes me every single day.

We’re amazed by this 13-year-old who traded his XBox to buy his mom a car

Our new hero.

BOB safety: What parents need to know about this popular stroller

Here's what you need to know about the controversy surrounding the BOB stroller.

Giant inflatable breasts in London prove a point about breastfeeding we can’t ignore

Moms shouldn't have to hide while feeding their children.

Motherhood brings out so many fears—but you’re stronger than all of them, mama

Your definition of 'fearless' changes.

My son said two words that broke me—but we both learned a valuable lesson that night

This was the teaching moment. This was the moment to make it count.

Why I can’t always put my husband first

Love doesn't divide. It multiplies.

Target’s new sensory-friendly furniture for kids is 💯

Including a weighted blanket for just $50!

These vintage hospital birth instructions show just how much has changed for mothers

Micala Gabrielle Henson's grandmother was given these instructions back when her mom was born in 1968 and they are…something else.