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Our NICU nurse from the hospital became my best friend

I met my best friend on the worst day of my life.

Why equal parenting is still a myth

We were born into a society in which gendered expectations have been rooted in our way of thinking, living and doing.

This is huge: FDA approves new drug for postpartum depression

It can ease symptoms in just 24 hours.

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