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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.

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