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School cafeteria packages unused food into take-home meals for kids in need

"There's a peace of mind to know there's something in the fridge," one mom shared.

Whole30 co-founder Melissa Hartwig’s trick for getting picky kids to eat healthier

Many parents start out serving the healthiest food they can, but find kids become pickier (and less interested in veggies) over time. Hartwig admits that's even been the case in her house.

Melissa Hartwig Urban on being a single mom and why we should re-frame our thinking around self-care

My wife and I struggled with infertility for 7 years—here’s what I learned through the process

Battling infertility from a male's perspective, and now a proud father's perspective is a strange thing indeed.

You’re not imagining it—being a mom has gotten more complex over the years

Mothers today do far more work with far fewer resources than mothers of the past—and if things are going to change, then we need to start really valuing the work women do as mothers

My son has always been an autistic child—his diagnosis changed my world, not his

There was never a moment when he was not autistic. Everything he sees in the world is viewed through that lens—everything he has eaten, loved, touched, watched and engaged with has been through the ability of his autistic brain.

The top baby names of 2019—so far

Two surprising names are taking the lead.

Deal alert: Amazon is slashing prices at Whole Foods

Some products are as much as 40% off right now.

Jessica Simpson gets real about recovering from a C-section

"We forget that we are going in for major surgery," shares Simpson.

California lawmakers considering ‘Infants at Work’ program

State employees could soon be bringing babies to the office.

Kim Kardashian has this surprising name in mind for baby #4

It's in the top 100 names in America.

Does my child have a learning issue? 10 steps to take to find out

My daughter isn’t who I expected she would be—but she is *exactly* who I needed

The daughter I dreamed of was blonde with blue eyes like ice, always in frilly dresses and dainty shoes. The daughter I have is rambunctious, mud-loving, loud and fearless.

Happiness can be contagious—the scientific benefits of happy mothers on their families

How to fight back against the 'joy stealers' and become a happier mama

How I found myself through my son’s autism

I am forever grateful for my boy, who trusted and believed enough to let me fight for him, and for helping me find a voice to help others.

A surprising solution for when you feel angry with your significant other

It might feel counterintuitive, but it works.

Why we need to keep talking about Kate’s birth story on ‘This Is Us’

Our stories matter.

These pictures show a real glimpse of an autistic child and his family’s life

Captured by photographer Lauren Kamenitz.

Almost half of this school’s teachers are pregnant—and their picture is going viral

A 'contagious' pregnancy strikes again.

Lauren Conrad just announced her second pregnancy!

Exciting news! Lauren Conrad is expecting baby number two. Join us in celebrating this joyful journey for the mama!