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Even Joanna Gaines gets insecure on social media

"It is so easy to let social media rob us of authentic moments," Gaines explains, adding that she's making a real effort "to stop scrolling and put [her] phone away," especially when she starts to feel like she's comparing herself to others.

9 Instagram moms who keep it real

#nofilter

Self-discipline + organization: How to teach kids these lifelong skills

2. Teach them the steps needed to finish a daunting job.

Does your child have a speech delay? 16 expert ways to help

A speech-language pathologist shares her advice.

Joy Cho opens up on being creative in motherhood

Growing up with a working mom showed me what I can accomplish

It showed me that you can do all of this—you can be this brilliant, strong, woman—and you can still be a mom first.

Living close to my sister made such a huge difference when I became a mom

Watching my kids play with her kids—and the bond they share—makes me so proud. They fight and argue like siblings, but they also light up when they see each other and laugh so hard whenever they're together.

Infant ibuprofen recall: What parents need to know

Check your medicine cabinet, mama.

Kids can now fly for free on Frontier Airlines, but there’s a catch

There's a catch, though.

Amy Schumer hits a pregnancy milestone so many moms can relate to

Bottom's up, Amy.

We talked to Joy Cho about social media envy + balance in motherhood

From the first episode of The Motherly podcast!

The bugaboo fox stroller review

10 Reasons this full-size comfort stroller is a must-have for city living.

27 pregnancy safe skin care picks

How to pregnancy proof your skincare.

A letter to my son’s future stepmom

Someday I hope we can be friends. I really mean that.

Children are hard-wired to learn—how to help them keep that spark once they start school

Learning requires opportunity and motivation—not one or the other. For many children, learning is perceived as a chore, as the majority of their waking hours are engaged in non-self-directed education.

Could eating more fish help your kids sleep better?

Yes, says this study from the University of Pennsylvania.

The fascinating connection between your baby’s sleep and language development

This study found that 6- to 8-month-old babies were able to create a meaning for a word, but only after they'd had a nap.

I’m done setting unrealistic expectations for myself as a mom

And I'm done doing it.

Over 36,000 pounds of Tyson chicken nuggets recalled: What parents need to know

The recall comes after consumer complaints of "extraneous materials, specifically rubber" in Panko Chicken Nuggets made by Tyson Foods.

Are there heavy metals in your kid’s juice? The details of Consumer Reports’ investigation

We spoke to Consumer Reports and they had one message: Don't panic.