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Jessa Duggar’s ‘baby bump announcement’ is so honest

While celebrities do share much of their lives with us, it's worth remembering they are allowed to keep information private, too.

23andMe taught me more about myself—and my family—than I ever expected

5 ways to maintain an emotional connection with your child

Emotional safety means that members in the relationship feel safe enough to be vulnerable.

I am sad to end our breastfeeding journey—but so ready, too

Starting to wean my last child from breastfeeding feels like the end of an era.

7 unexpected Mother’s Day gifts she’ll love

Just what a mama needs to brighten up her day.

Kate Hudson says morning sickness is worse with girls—is it true?

We explore the science behind this myth.

The surprising side effect of pregnancy that affects 65% of women

According to a new survey.

To the mama who thinks, ‘I wonder what people think of us out in public’

This time in our lives is beautiful in every sense of the word—to us. But is it to outsiders?

‘Tully’ may be controversial, but it has people talking about maternal mental health

Which is a discussion we all need to be having.

The Girl Scouts have been the largest critic of the Boy Scouts’ name change—for a very important reason

It still places girls as an afterthought.

Adjusting to life with 3 kids is hard, but we’re doing it

Beautiful, of course, but definitely hard.

The street safety rules every child—and parent—need to know

Holding hands is mandatory.

What parenting as an introvert is really like

No matter what stage of parenting we're in, so much of it is counter to what comes naturally to us.

Carter’s just launched a kids line—and it’s pure magic ✨

The beloved baby brand is growing up.

Motherhood is: Raising them to be independent no matter how hard it will be to let go

I will count it as a success of motherhood when you are able to leave me and find your own path—without my hand to hold. (Though it will always, always be here if you need it.)

My firstborn suddenly looked SO BIG when my second baby was born

This viral picture proves why mamas need postpartum recovery time

It takes time to heal from something this big.

Listening to music with your kids boosts your bond—especially with teenagers

Building your relationship is as easy as turning on the radio.

Marriage is: Choosing each other again and again (and again)

When it's beautiful and inspiring, when it's hard and tiring, when it's fun and adventurous, when it's mundane and monotonous.

5 easy ways to get active in supporting maternal mental health

1. Be gentle with yourself