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When the mental load of motherhood feels too heavy, I wish I could empty my brain

What thoughts would you eliminate to ease your mental burden, mamas?

I never expected motherhood to be this messy

How to cope with postpartum ‘baby blues’—from a clinical psychologist

Wasn't I supposed to be in bliss-land, subsisting solely on baby snuggles and lullabies?

Thank you for taking care of my firstborn, sweet teacher

And as his kindergarten teacher, you helped him (and me) make this mammoth transition.

Busy parents, this new car seat adds an extra level of safety for the summer

It's the smartest convertible car seat we've ever tried

Hilary Duff is pregnant with her second child—and it’s a girl!

This #boymom is about to have a daughter.

Mila Kunis—like so many of us— thinks differently about work now that she has kids

"The ability to say no, had a purpose," Kunis shares.

My love, let’s make time for ‘us’ this summer

Let's have a summer fling, shall we?

How Amanda Seyfried prepared her mental health for motherhood

The actress has been open about her anxiety before and after motherhood.

5 Tips to babyproof your relationship

Baby's arrival can change your relationship for the better, not worse!

Other countries put a ban on certain baby names—but anything goes in the USA

You can name a baby Saint in America, but not in Australia.

Khloe Kardashian says breastfeeding & formula feeding is right for her

Infant feeding isn't an all-or-nothing experience.

Alexa PenaVega’s easy tips for getting your baby outdoors this summer

"Don't be afraid to just go," the Spy Kids star tells Motherly.

Why ‘belly birth’ is the new way to describe C-sections

Advocates for the term say removing surgical language from the birth experience also removes an unnecessary stigma.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s twins are just as cute as we thought

Finally! We get to see a pic of Rumi + Sir Carter.

We tried MilkStork—and it gave this working mama massive peace of mind

This delivery service mails your pumped milk back home to your baby.

Motherhood is my career, and I’m a proud SAHM

There is no clocking in or clocking out. No holidays or sick days or breaks.

7 phrases to try instead of saying ‘no’

When you have the impulse to say no, see if you can find words that accomplish these goals instead.

How to let go of perfection once and for all, mama

It's a daily practice and choice of who we want to be, and how we want to show up in real life and on social media.

How to Ace a Nanny Share

The ultimate guide to sharing a babysitter.