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Sammantha on being in denial of her postpartum depression

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.

7 ways to ease the tension if you disagree with your parents on how to raise your child

3. Validate their concerns

I have 4 kids and the mental exhaustion of motherhood is real

My kids are teenagers—but I feel like I'm right back in that newborn stage.

My sister is pregnant—and I promise not to give her unsolicited advice

My sister has already had a much different pregnancy than I did, and everything else is different, too—from her marriage to her work situation, and I'm sure her baby will be different than mine too.

New technology could see NICU babies go wireless within two years

This will be a game-changer for NICU families.

Our hero: This professor holding a baby for a student who didn’t have childcare

We adore you, Professor Nathan Alexander of Morehouse College.

Gap just bought Janie and Jack!

The sale saved the brand from the Gymboree Group bankruptcy.

Jennifer Garner ordered way too many Scout cookies (and we totally get it)

It's okay, she gave the extras to her Instagram followers.

What it felt like when my child said, ‘Daddy’s the best and you’re not’

I bit back tears.

How pregnant women can reduce the effects of ‘baby brain’

Maintain good sleep hygiene.

12 ways to tame your kids’ clutter

If you love the idea of parenting with less stuff, here are ways you can experience minimalism with kids.

Chip + Joanna Gaines gave Crew’s SNOO to a new mama on Instagram  

The ‘Momo challenge’ isn’t real, but the concerns it raised are

While the Momo challenge is something of an urban legend for the internet age (it's basically the "Teens are eating Tide pods" of 2019), it's understandable why parents were quick to share warnings.

12 SAHMs share what their days *really* look like

Lots of winging it and trying to make routines work.

6 simple ways to maintain your personal style after becoming a mama

2. Create a capsule

Chores are a huge part of our parenting philosophy

These kids, a 5-year-old and a 2.5-year-old, were born on a farm. They have never not known what it's like to live among animals. They learned how to crawl in the kitchen next to an orphan piglet and they cuddle with newborn baby goats in their bed instead of stuffed animals.

This viral video of a baby laughing hysterically at his dad rapping is 😂😍

Nora McInerny on how her blended family expanded her understanding of motherhood

Why I don’t mind if my daughter asks hard questions

I grew up wondering many things but was hushed quickly. My parents would try to nurture what they could but the school I attended and the society we STILL live in doesn't like children asking hard questions. They aren't supposed to have hard questions, especially little girls, who seem to have extra layers of nonsense to contend with when they give voice to deep thoughts.

It’s science: ‘Girls weekends’ boost mental health

You might need a momcation, mama.