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I’m only human—and it’s okay if my kids see that

One of the most important lessons I have learned as a mother is that our children do not need us to be perfect. They need us to love them and to love ourselves.

Sobriety saved my motherhood

The wine culture that social media often promotes might seem to contradict this, but more and more moms are choosing not to drink.

Motherhood is: Wondering how another year has passed by so quickly

I know you are wondering how you got here, how time moved this quickly, how the child you thought would stay little forever is ready to walk away from you for the first time. It's okay to hold on as long as you can. It's okay to reminisce even though you still have so many wonderful years to go.

Beyonce puts motherhood at the top of her list of ‘monumental’ moments from the past year

And it means a lot—to all of us.

Male doctor says female colleagues earn less because they ‘don’t work as hard’

This kind of prejudice against women holds us *all* back.

The Roomba now empties itself—and other new features parents are going to be obsessed with

We've got the dirt.

Who was in your delivery room? 14 moms share their birth experiences

We asked and you answered.

Wait, Am I an Attachment Parent?

5 reasons you just might be an Attachment Parent.

The one accessory all new dads need

Breastfeeding is an art, not a science—and other revelations I had about feeding my child

If you're like me and you've been reading a sea of articles on breastfeeding, please let this be your takeaway: You know what's best for your child.

Top 10 kid-friendly organization ideas on Pinterest, mama

Upgrades for every room in your house—from the bathroom to the backyard.

The AAP releases its first set of guidelines on marijuana use for pregnant & breastfeeding mothers

There's one major takeaway.

Wearable baby monitors don’t reliably read vital signs, study finds

But makers of the Owlet Baby Monitor stand by their product.

Hilary Duff’s son was sad to give up only-child status—how she’s helping him come around

Adding another baby to the family is a transition for everyone.

It’s Baby Safety Month—our editors picked 9 products every parent should know about

Have you heard of the Cocoon cam?

Why one mother is calling for better post-op monitoring for kids

"If you're in a hospital, demand a monitor."

5 ways parents can partner with teachers throughout the school year

It takes hard work and involvement to ensure today's students progress as individuals.

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.