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5 challenges I’m not worrying about with baby #2

Now that I'm here for the second time, I have a different perspective on the fourth trimester.

True life: When I went back to work after my son was born, it felt like my soul was still at home

Paternity leave is still largely a nonstarter in this country, a norm that carries myriad consequences.

How to uncover the *real* reason behind your child’s tantrum

They are not trying to make it personal.

Jessie James Decker speaks out about how feeding a newborn is a full-time job

It really is a full-time job.

What Mindy Kaling says about being a new mom is SO true

Getting to know your baby is an amazing experience.

The Royal wedding is kid-friendly and we’re here for it

Kensington Palace announced the lineup for the couple's bridal party, and it might just surprise you.

19 Baby Products That Will Make Your Life Easier in 2018

Because mom life is no cake walk.

Cucumber Rose Lemonade Recipe

The perfect summer mocktail for the expecting mom who needs a little pick-me-up.

Why fewer, better toys encourage more creative kids

Dear daughter: Be loud, take up space—your voice matters

She has a fire inside her, and I never want it to go away.

10 daily habits to strengthen your connection with your child

1. Aim for 12 hugs a day.

It’s science: Sugars found in breast milk can help fight off infection

These sugars are known as human milk oligosaccharides—or HMOs.

What one flight attendant did to rescue a pumping mom’s milk is downright amazing

Jeff Nowotny is our new hero.

An ode to the pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding bridesmaid

You are the real MVP. 🏆

True life: Marriage counseling helped us be better partners—and parents

What we failed to realize was that we were giving each other what we needed, not what the other person needed.

There’s a possible link between dad’s gym habits and baby’s intelligence, says new study

When dads work out, babies benefit.

Montessori at home: Giving your child ‘purposeful work’ could be a game-changer

When you see a child breaking the rules, try to look for the impulse behind it.

The way we talk to our children becomes part of their conscience for years to come

I want him to practice courage over comfort and not make choices so that his friends think he is cool.

Sons of working moms grow up to do twice as much housework, says study

They devoted eight more hours weekly to caring for their children, doing domestic work and helping other family members.

​The 2018 State of Motherhood survey: Millennial mothers demand more support from government and society

We asked, you replied.