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Katie Couric’s throwback clip proves that progress on maternity leave is slow—but needed

"I think that times have changed so much, but I do think there's a lot of implicit bias against moms," Couric recently told USA TODAY. "I think it's important to make sure your employer is up on the times and that women aren't penalized, consciously or unconsciously when they have children."

72% of older Americans strongly oppose paying for universal childcare, says new survey

But if a generation can't afford to have children, who will look after older Americans?

We love Jessica Simpson’s honest + humourous approach to pregnancy updates

"Jess-tation" is gold.

Charlene on postpartum depression and insomnia

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.

On my daughter’s 5th birthday, I reflect on how far we’ve both come

I remember her, so tiny and beautiful, sweet and new. And I remember me, innocent and hopeful, exhausted and adrift. Something changed in me the day she was born, but I didn't know that yet.

Early exposure to peanuts can prevent peanut allergies in babies, AAP says

Peanut allergy is the most common allergy among food-allergic children.

Letting kids get dirty has lifelong health benefits

Healthy immune systems, here we come.

Irregular bedtimes have a big impact on kid’s behavior & development, says study    ​

Not having a bedtime can basically give a kid jet lag without the travel.

Flying with baby: 9 tips for taking an international trip with your family

6. Bring a hint of home with you.

12 ways to create magical moments with your kids, a la ‘Mary Poppins Returns’

3. Reimagine the ordinary

How I finally managed all of my kids’ toy clutter—for good

What was meant to entertain, educate and occupy our children, has become the object of frustration, distraction and pain (ever step on a Lego barefoot?).

5 ways to connect with your partner when parenthood feels like too much

3. Hear them out and see things from their point of view.

Chrissy Teigen’s son is done wearing his helmet 🎉

As many as 46% of babies have positional plagiocephaly, and some need helmets to fix it.

Pottery Barn Kids’ new Lilly Pulitzer collection just dropped and it is 😍

Tropical vibes, mama.

I can’t remember what it’s like to *not* be a mom

Of course I remember some things—where I lived, what I did most days, what I hoped for in motherhood. But I cannot remember what it FEELS like to be me-before-kids.

Being a mom doesn’t get easier—but you get stronger

Without a doubt, I'm getting better at it. Motherhood is like a muscle that just keeps getting stronger, every time you use it.

Anne-Marie Slaughter on the value of caregiving, co-parenting and why we need to do less

The early months of motherhood are monotonous—but they don’t last forever

Losing yourself for the sake of your children will be something I never, ever regret. Instead, it will be something I am forever grateful for.

How to make the YouTube Kids app safer for your family

The stricter you are with the settings, the more you can control what your child sees.

Beto O’Rourke says he ‘helps’ raise his kids, but dads are not just helpers

It's time for everyone, dads and moms, to quit saying fathers 'help.'