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Here’s your strategy for getting organized before the holidays

2. Stock up on what you can.

Surviving birth trauma: The unexpected grief that followed my delivery

You would think almost dying would make me grateful for living—but it left me stunned and incredibly sad.

5 Things Every Special Needs Parent Should Know

Tips from a mom who's been there.

To the woman who doesn’t know what #momlife will be like

You didn't know how much the living room clock would be your closest companion, watching it always and praying for it to be the right time: the time when you can finally feed your baby again, because you don't know how else to stop her from crying.

3 Real Moms Show Us How One Sweater Works Through Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Beyond

The sweater that was made for motherhood.

Amazon now delivers *real* Christmas trees straight to your door 🎄

Plus, wreaths and a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree.

Many babies don’t sleep through the night as soon as parents expect, study says

Top 40 baby names of this decade—and what’s to come in the next

Get some naming inspiration right here, mama.

16 great holiday gifts that will earn you brownie points with new dads

From gear he can enjoy with baby to stuff he'll want to keep just for himself, see our picks.

Foster parenting broke our hearts—and we’d do it all over again

Every joyful experience with him and his family was tinged with grief. When he laughed or smiled, we wondered exactly how many more times we would get to snuggle him, tickle him, play peek-a-boo with him.

5 ways to sneak self-care into your morning beauty routine, mama

This mom’s drawings show a real glimpse into the life of a SAHM

We've never felt so seen.

Meghan Markle is just one in a growing trend of 30-something first time mothers

More women are waiting to have children later in their life.

These are the 7 movies your kids are going to beg to watch this winter

Time to go to the movies!

My child’s anxiety meant she couldn’t fall asleep by herself

"Can I just sleep with you?"

What will happen if I never lose another pound?

If I never lose a pound I can still hug my kids, I can jump in the water, I can wear a red dress.

How to make sure your kids get enough sleep during the busy holiday season

1. Put sleep first.

8 things I want to say to my spouse the second he walks in the door

1. "I know I am wearing your sweatpants and my non-fancy robe right now, but I did have real clothes on for at least two hours today."

It only takes 5 steps to prepare your family for an emergency evacuation

Step one: Pack ahead of time.

Why Joanna Gaines spent the entire day in bed 😴

Because it's okay to say you need a break, mama.