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What I didn’t know in the first year of motherhood

I didn't know that when you would fall asleep on my chest, it would feel like my heart moved up to greet you.

10 reasons you need a side hustle, mama

6. It can be good for your mental health.

To get your toddler to do chores try the ‘Maya Method’

The goal here is empowerment, not efficiency.

Jamie Otis opens up about her chemical pregnancy—the most common type of miscarriage

"I don't know why some people have it seemingly SO easy to get preggers & carry their babies to term and others struggle?" says Otis.

You’re not failing, mama

If you're in a tough season right now, please let this be my reminder to you: You will catch a break. You will figure it out. You will find a way.

Pretending to be a superhero can give your child ‘super powers’

When kids impersonate cool characters, they may take on the admirable qualities during ordinary tasks.

Tess Holliday’s Cosmo cover and what it means for mamas

Her message is one we all need to hear and see.

At every stage of motherhood, I feel my mom’s absence all over again

Losing a parent so young is the antithesis of the gift that keeps on giving. Every special occasion, every achievement, every milestone in my life is a reminder that she's not here.

12 self-care ideas you can do in under 10 minutes, mama

10. "Playing music I like and dancing around for my own joy."—Sarah

Pass the PSL, please

12 ways to ease the back to school transition—for kids with big feelings (and you too)

If transitions are hard on your child—and your child is hard on you—try these strategies to help them cope, and find a way to cope yourself.

It’s the night before the first day of school, and it feels so bittersweet

Let him know in his very bones that at the end of each day, good or bad, he is known and loved and rooted for and championed.

Prioritizing my mental health wasn’t easy—but I’m a much better mom because I did

Nothing is magic, but choosing to move forward with treatment has made my life easier and more joy-filled.

3 easy plans to transition from crib to bed—and how to make it permanent

2. The one-step-at-a-time switcheroo.

It’s science: What working moms can do to reduce stress—and increase happiness

Your assignment for the end of the day: Take a break.

Here’s the reason why your CVS doesn’t have Enfamil right now

They're taking safety precautions, mama.

Venus Williams’ clothing line is launching a size-inclusive collection 🙌

EleVen by Venus is available in the plus size subscription box from Dia&Co.

The AAP’s new car seat guidelines reflect what parents are already doing

Because age doesn't matter when it comes to safety.

The best breastfeeding advice I ever received? You don’t have to if you don’t want to

Let go of the guilt, and find a way to feed your baby that works for you and your family.

Recovering from birth requires these 5 universal needs—for every woman

How women around the globe handle their postpartum recovery.