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I planned everything about becoming a mom—and then I actually became one

Just weeks prior, I had everything planned so precisely. Things that pertained not just to the infancy stage I was so freshly experiencing now, but things that I had no right to plan, as I wouldn't truly understand them for months and some even years.

Amazon already has Black Friday deals live 🙌

The best sales for baby, mama and the home!

What parents need to know about the romaine lettuce outbreak 🚨

Throw it away, says the CDC.

To the other ‘moms’ in my child’s life–thank you

Five people who can offer wisdom. Five people who know their dreams and struggles.

Why saying ‘yes’ could be the key to disciplining your 2-year-old

Your child needs you to empathize with their current moods, give clear boundaries, model appropriate behaviors and intervene in ways that foster their developing independence rather than preventing it

5 tips on how to manage hyperemesis gravidarum

Remind yourself over and over that this can only last nine months and that it's not your fault or choice.

Holiday prep: 50 items to sell, donate or toss now

That puzzle with all the missing pieces? Toss.

Why ‘cleaning’ a dropped pacifier with your own mouth might benefit baby

New research shows the bacteria in a mother's mouth may actually help prevent allergies in young children.

Dear husband: I know you hate your job–but you will find your purpose

You worked so hard. You did things you didn't want to do for the sake of love. You showed up every day and you wore down your body doing labor that wasn't fun for you. You took care of us and we are so grateful for you. Thank you for showing our kids what it looks like to work hard at things for your family.

What a clinical therapist wants you to know about couple’s therapy

It is not about having a perfect relationship without difficult moments. Rather, it is about repairing the hurts and mistakes that happen so we do not keep repeating them.

13 Kids Brands Celebrating Mickey’s 90th Birthday

Every die-hard Disney fan needs to know about these fun collabs!

You HAVE To See Celine Dion’s Kids Clothing Line

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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.