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5 tasks you *don’t* have to do to be a good parent this Valentine’s Day

Your kids will have a great day no matter what, because there's a lot of love between you all—on Valentine's Day and every other day, too.

The scientific journey from attraction to attachment and lasting love

Falling and being in love are two different things.

7 ways moms can treat ourselves on Valentine’s Day

When was the last time you got something just for you? Here are seven ideas to get you started.

What moms *really* want for Valentine’s Day

We want to know that our people love us as hard as we love them

Andy Cohen on meeting his newborn son

And here's the first pic of baby Benjamin's face.

15 mamas share their child’s nap schedule

We asked #TeamMotherly to share their child's nap schedules and we received more than 1,000 responses.

5 ways to help our kids be more compassionate and understanding to children with autism

3. Recognize similarities + celebrate strengths.

My best friend and I have totally different lives right now—and I miss her

When you tell me about your exciting life, I get jealous. You don't have kids yet. You have more freedom.

I see you, single mama—and I know how hard you’re working

I know some days you will question your sanity, this life, and how you got here. But please know that even in your darkest hour, you are so bright and such an incredible human and mama.

7 positive parenting strategies to try when your child says, ‘no’

4. Communicate/consent: Set the expectations limit when things are calm

Thank you for being my friend—the one I can go to for anything

We were able to bare our ugliest secrets, our silliest insecurities, our pettiest worries and our darkest fears about life as a mom.

30+ last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts on Amazon for mama, kids + other loves

From the littlest love to your first love, there's something for everyone on your list.

Motherhood is: Wondering why I can’t part with my daughter’s tiny newborn clothes

Maybe I hold onto these clothes because I know I can't stop my children from growing up.

Joanna Gaines shares how to move past mom guilt and give yourself some grace

We all have those kinds of nights. Even Jo.

Toys ‘R’ Us is planning a major comeback for the US

They're getting back to business, but will millennial parents give the brand theirs?

Rebecca on how her friends’ help and support saved her life

"Each day was a battle."

Dear husband: Thank you for respecting my decision to be a SAHM

Every day I feel grateful to call you mine.

I had a less-than-perfect Grandma and it taught me a lot about my own mom

For years, she poured out a love she knew would not be returned. Her love was one that pierced a void. That stirred up ashes in the dustbin of negativity and bitterness, and refused to let them settle for good.

Giving birth was nothing like what I expected

Like many moms, I had a birth plan, but that plan went flying out the second story hospital window when the maternity unit team informed me that I had an infection commonly contracted by women in labor.