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True life: Parenting just keeps getting better

Parenting a teenager is like getting an exclusive preview of the adult this child is going to be.

Why it’s okay for my kids to see me cry

Being okay with tears means to see them, feel them, pay attention to what they are here to teach us but eventually wipe them, smile again and take action where needed.

My advice for new moms: Find ‘your’ playground

In many ways, this playground has been just as effective a measure of my children's growth as any scale.

Serena Willams opens up about the trade-offs of #momlife

'It's definitely family before tennis for me,' says Williams.

The wearable Willow breast pump is setting moms free

How it works, and how to use insurance to get one.

The Right Time to Start Your Baby on Solids

And 5 tips to help you with the transition!

Did You Know You Could Do Aerial Yoga During Pregnancy?

Well Rounded's weekly Links are here!

Dear Birthday Girl

A letter to my baby as she transitions into big kid.

We struggled to conceive and I found myself asking, ‘Why me?’

I quickly realized the path to motherhood cannot be pre-planned or predicted.

True life: I’m postpartum—without a newborn

At 20 weeks of pregnancy, my baby didn't make it.

9 Montessori-friendly toys you can get at Walmart

Who knew Walmart had so many great options?

This is breastfeeding: The moment when we experience pure magic together ✨

Motherhood is an expensive journey—here’s how to plan for it

Preparing now will give you the peace of mind to start parenthood off on the right foot.

The best books to help your small toddler deal with their big emotions

We've found books to be an amazing way to help our little ones.

Why the stigma around young parenthood is on the rise

The average age of first-time moms is now 26.

Sometimes 2-year-olds just need hugs

I will hug her because my heart tells me it's the right thing to do.

Chrissy Teigen’s reaction to her new stretch marks is complicated + real

'I've never seen a woman without them.'

Birth control recalled—here’s how to check yours

If your pills are in the wrong order, you should talk to your doctor.

Southwest Airlines asked the mother of an interracial child to prove he was ‘hers’

Then a tweet storm ensued.

America Ferrera gives birth to baby boy

Now all the Traveling Pants sisters are mamas, too! (Just in time for the third movie, we hope.)