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You were someone before you were their mom—and she still matters

I feel like the woman I was before I became a mother is someone I am familiar with, but I don't know her all that well—she's more like an acquaintance. Honestly, I have to think really hard to remember what it was like to be her.

Andy Cohen just welcomed a baby boy! 🎉

And he's got a sweet family name.

Deena Cortese says motherhood is ‘def harder than I expected’

The Jersey Shore star welcomed her first child in January.

This school bus driver goes viral for stocking her bus with books

Even the little ones are staying awake and engaged on the ride home.

Gabrielle Union embraces the joy that motherhood brings and wants to share it with the world

"If you've been rocking with me, in my misery and my pain and my failures, I want you to enjoy my joys," Union shared.

Adam Levine + John Legend are adorable in Super Bowl ad

Dads change diapers too! Watch this adorable Super Bowl ad featuring Adam and John that every parent can relate to.

8 toddler-friendly foods you can find at the airport

No time to pack snacks for your tot? No problem.

Working makes me a better mother—and motherhood makes me a better worker

Some of us are invigorated by the day-to-day of motherhood. And some of us need something outside of motherhood to keep that cup full enough to be able to pour out all that our family needs to thrive.

Being diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes was a blessing in disguise

It likely resulted in a more healthy pregnancy overall.2. Exercise is good for all

Dear imperfect life: I like you

There's nothing wrong with me because I'm scared sometimes and I make mistakes in parenting, wife-ing and life-ing. I am human; you are human; we are flawed and imperfect.

Motherhood is: Constantly switching out clothing sizes and wondering how they’re growing up *so* fast

Their childhood will move to their teenagehood and then to adulthood, and there won't be tiny little dino jams in the laundry or princess dresses that don't fit anymore. How is it possible for these small, precious pieces of cloth to seemingly rip my heart out of my chest?

If you’re due on Super Bowl Sunday, you could win free pizza for a year

Courtesy of Pizza Hut.

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.