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The news was exhausting this week—5 ways to take care of yourself tonight, mama

It's okay to be tired. It's okay to take a break.

Top 5 Baby Names for Every State In America

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Dear NICU mama: Your strength is profound–and unexpected

Your experience with your precious baby will be one that, at times, can feel like it is breaking you into a million pieces–but I promise that feeling is just the start of your transformation into a stronger, wiser, humbler version of yourself.

Potty training is exhausting—but it will happen eventually, mama

Motherhood is all about conquering whatever mountains or obstacles are in the way of you—even if it happens to be a mountain of diapers. 😉

8 working moms share how they find work-life balance

"I set the boundary to focus separately on family and work. My inbox is never empty, but I make sure my computer and iPad are away so I'm not tempted to look at them."

45 simple self-care practices for busy mamas

30. Hire a sitter and do whatever you want.

Brett Kavanaugh’s advancement is a turning point for many moms

Some feel anger, or fear but there is this other thing, too. Action.

Feeling powerless over the Kavanaugh vote? 5 ways to take action, mama

Mothers don't get to vote tomorrow. But they do get to vote a month from now.

Spa for parents

Neha Leela Ruch’s Pregnancy Style

Bump Envy!

What to say to model empathy for your toddler with toys

Discover playful ways to teach empathy to your toddler through engaging toys and fun activities parents can try at home.

5 reasons a budget doesn’t work for you, mama—and how to fix them

Feeling emotionally drained by debt?

The perfect way to explain consent to kids—from a 3rd grade teacher

"I created the organization of the chart, but almost everything in it—the ideas, the quotes—those are things that were 100% generated by my students," Kleinrock says.

Target now has matching Harry Potter family pajamas 🧙‍♀️

Plus, others we're definitely adding to our carts.

Mothers want to run in the mid-term elections but they’re facing a common problem: childcare

"I'm not running in spite of my daughter; I'm running because of my daughter," says Caitlin Clarkson Pereira.

‘You can leave anytime’ is an important lesson from mom in this viral twitter thread

When a situation makes you uncomfortable, you can leave, no matter how young or old you are.

6 tips for talking to kids about sexual harassment—before they even know about sex

4. Be truthful but don't over-explain.

11 practical tips to pick books for your advanced reader

The key is finding a book or series that's engaging, well-matched to your kid's literacy skills, and on target with their emotional development.

Early Intervention saved my son (and me)

Six hours of weekly therapy consumed my son's life but in a good way.

8 essential ‘body safety’ rules to keep your kids safe

3. Explain to your child who they should talk to if they feel unsafe.