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8 truths about the 4th trimester I wish I had known

6. Little victories are worth celebrating.

How to get your child to eat vegetables without forcing, bribing or tricking

The bottom line: A child's health is not singularly defined by how many servings of veggies they eat.

Why I fight to prioritize my self-care

Inspired by my nurse, this is my motherhood mantra: To care for others, I must care for myself.

Gabrielle Union’s baby name is an ode to family 😍

It's unique and beautiful.

Gobble ’til you wobble

5 reasons why infertility during the holidays is so hard

And how not to stress (too much) about it.

Learning that I’m bipolar made me a better mom

It was like putting on glasses for the first time—everything made sense.

Motherhood is: Wondering if I chose the right daycare

I walked out the door after dropping her off and immediately burst into tears.

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.