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True life: I have to remind myself to take a break from motherhood

When you take a break, you are communicating to yourself something profound and lovely: You are important too, mama.

How to help your kids handle the post-holiday blues

3. Remind them about the possibilities.

I wrote a ‘By the time I’m 40’ list in my 20s—and it’s time to start crossing things off

We all have one. The list. A list of dreams and goals that we hope to have accomplished by the time we are 40.

To my child-free friends—I might have to say ‘no,’ but please still invite me

I miss you.

New York now legally requires changing tables in men’s restrooms—because dads change diapers too

It's about time.

There’s a brand new Girl Scout cookie–and it’s gluten-free!

The selling season has begun.

Why ‘Pretty Little Liars’ star Shay Mitchell is sharing her miscarriage story

She lost a pregnancy in 2018.

6 smart ways to stay healthy when your kids are sick

Consider this your prescription to not skimp on sleep.

If your child has any of these 5 symptoms, you might want to keep them home from day care

Fevers are a big one.

The absence of villages has made us think we need to handle motherhood alone—but we don’t

I was alone. Doing it by myself because I COULD. But it wasn't as fun as I thought it would be. I didn't do it as well. And I felt lonely.

5 positive parenting techniques that help parents get back some free time

It's easier than you might think, mama.

Motherhood is: Worrying about why my baby can’t fall asleep

Do you want me to lay next to you? Do you want me to tell you one more story? Do you feel more peaceful when I'm with you as you drift off to sleep?

The relentless exhaustion of motherhood is real—and temporary

Your children are loved, and you’re doing one heck of a job, mama.

A Boise nurse working New Year’s Eve delivered the first baby of 2019–her own

Baylee Swift unexpectedly welcomed her daughter as the first baby to be born in that hospital in 2019.

Washington state just rolled out an awesome paid leave plan 👏

It's one of the best state-level family leave plans America has seen yet

Hilary Duff asked Instagram for colic advice–and they responded with support

"Unfortunetly [sic], no tricks," one mama wrote. "It just ends one day for no apparent reason. So sorry you're going through it. But, it isn't forever. Promise."

Serena Williams reminds us that we can grow in 2019 (while holding growing babies)

"Anything is possible."

11 new baby products you’ll want in 2019

From compact double strollers to a rocking travel crib!

DIY: New Year’s Eve Decor

Little Miss Party Planner helps us ring in the new year with an easy DIY.