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Uh-oh: Persistent preschooler locks dad out of his iPad for the next 48 years

What to do if this happens to you.

Go rest and do nothing, mama—your children will thank you

Personally, I'm a big believer that this, simply knowing how to rest, is one of the greatest lessons I can exemplify for my intense little people.

I was disappointed by the sex of my baby—at first

Until I realized it could make a positive impact in today's world.

Surprise! Alcohol-removed wine is a thing, mama

The wine is produced from grapes grown in acclaimed wine regions in California—and then Fre removes the alcohol in a way that still preserves the flavor and aroma of the wine.

My husband won’t be my birth coach—and we’re both okay with that

Our doula Amy—calm, experienced, and a veteran of childbirth herself—was the right person to have at the helm.

Why Consumer Reports wants the Rock ‘n Play recalled

What parents need to know.

Why renting kids clothes could save your style + budget, mama

Rent the Runway kids just launched!

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.