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To the mom at Target whose kids were screaming—I’ve been there, too ❤️

I've stood sweating in this woman's exact position, barely commanding the tears to wait until I got to my car. I've felt my face grow red and hot as my toddler screamed and kicked, waking up my baby who was angry and ready to nurse. I've felt so alone and so out of control.

Pregnant Amy Schumer cancels tour due to hyperemesis 😢

HG is debilitating.

New Jersey expands paid family leave

Parents will get longer leave and more money starting in July 2020.

Walmart is having a huge baby gear + product sale this weekend!

Expect up to 30% off on items like cribs, strollers, car seats, wipes, diapers and formula.

Dove wants to give $5,000 to dads who don’t have access to paid paternity leave

Here's how to apply.

Finding out my child is autistic wasn’t easy—but I learned something amazing about myself

It is tough at times, for sure, but you have opened my heart up completely, and you have made me a better person in the process. Thank you.

Senator Tammy Duckworth on breastfeeding, preschool drop off and the importance of your village

The best Montessori-inspired toys for kids ages 1-5

The secret: Look for toys that are open-ended, toys that will last for years, toys that encourage creativity, and toys that benefit development.

Ayesha Curry says that motherhood prepared her for business in a way she didn’t expect

"You don't realize how much you can get done in a day until you become a parent."

Senator Tammy Duckworth proves why we need more moms in government

"We're the only developed nation in the world that does not have a paid family leave policy," Duckworth explains. "And I think it's an economic detriment that we don't have that."

To my firstborn—thank you for being patient with me as I figure out life with 2 kids

I wish there was a way to clone myself so I could give you each 100% of me all the time.

I can’t stop my mind from worrying even though the kids are finally asleep

I groan inwardly, squeeze my eyes shut and will myself to sleep, but my brain is having none of it.

Motherhood is: Trying to figure out how to deal with an imaginary friend

Tonight my daughter introduced me to Luna, a light pink, dark purple, and orange cat, and a large, red dog with floppy ears called American Dog who also goes by the nickname of Dave.

A letter to my only child on her first birthday

You are all my firsts. And you may also be all my lasts. Whether Daddy and I can give you a little brother or sister is unknown to us. Giving you a sibling would be one of the greatest gifts, but nobody knows if we will be able to have more children.

What I’ve learned about co-parenting with my ex

I feel compelled to focus not on the disastrous, negative effects my divorce may be having on my children, but rather on how it might be serving them well.

True life: Finding a mom friend feels a lot like dating

"Nice stroller," I nervously flirted. "Thanks," she replied, smiling sheepishly. "How old is your baby?"

Thinking about homeschooling? Here’s what you need to know

10 things I wish I knew earlier

6 Meghan Markle-inspired baby shower gifts you’re going to love, mama

You don't have to have Serena Williams' bank account to shower a mama-to-be with gifts fit for a royal.

Hilary Duff tried to ‘smell’ her baby through her phone and we totally get it

That baby smell is like a drug, seriously.

The newborn months require intense mental and physical stamina—but you’ll make it through

I eventually found there's no magic solution to aid in this season of parenting. It helps to find a community of women going through the same struggles. Prioritizing self-care and spending time connecting with your significant other are also healthy ways of dealing.