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True life: Toddlers and ‘personal space’ don’t mix

To her, what's mine is hers and what's hers is hers. Where I am she is.

We’re not anti-breastfeeding, says the Department of Health and Human Services in response to the NYT report

HHS national spokesperson Caitlin Oakley tells Motherly, "Recent reporting attempts to portray the U.S. position at the recent World Health Assembly as 'anti-breastfeeding' are patently false."

Report: Health officials shocked by U.S. opposition of breastfeeding resolution

The New York Times report details U.S. resistance to a breastfeeding resolution for the World Health Organization.

Why is Chrissy Teigen breastfeeding a doll? Child development, says research

By feeding the doll, she's feeding Luna's development.

Serena Williams missed her baby’s first steps and fellow mamas are feeling her pain

It's hard, but it happens and parents should not feel guilty.

5 Things this dad wants you to know about parenting with a disability

You might just change your perspective.

True life: I’m an ambitious career woman *and* a devoted mama

Ambition does not and should not halt with the arrival of motherhood.

When you aren’t partners, but you are co-parents: How to find peace for all

How one mom dealt with a surprising decision from her son's father.

An age-by-age guide to teaching your kids about the value of money

Teaching your kids about money early in life can help them to learn healthy financial habits that'll last a lifetime.

These are the 6 best travel cribs for hitting the road with baby

Pack those bags, mamas.

The old-school way we spend time together as a family–and cut down on screen time

Say hello to your new summer boredom buster.

No, motherhood does not make women less ambitious

With flexibility, we can do both. Or either. It all comes down to choice.

11 expert ways to help your firstborn adjust to the new baby

How to help them feel included and set the stage for a healthy sibling relationship.

*This* is what a SAHM’s benefits package would look like

And our salary would be $143K/year

What would your kid do if they found a gun? IKEA incident proves parents can’t make assumptions

Why every parent needs to have the gun safety conversation.

I travel with my young kids to build their hearts, not memories

Even if they are nervous to try something outside of their comfort zones, I know they are getting bolder and braver.

The secret to a strong marriage? Someone who makes you laugh

Marriage and love and parenting and living together and life, in general, isn't always easy.

Raise your hand if you could use a hug ‍

Young moms are trending on Instagram

The newest crop of influencers just might bring the birth-age down.

This dad is ‘breastfeeding’ his newborn daughter

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