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The surprising reason children lie—and what you can do about it

Children lie because we've taught them to lie.

What got me through the first raw months of motherhood? Messages from other moms

The flood of private messages after my baby’s birth was just what I needed. I just wish it wasn’t such a secret.

All the reasons why I love my mother-in-law

It’s all going way too fast

As much as I would love to push pause and keep my babies “my babies” forever, there are also things I look forward to. 

We’re all good parents

Even if our mom guilt tells us otherwise.

Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott has twin rainbow babies

“It took me a while to fully recover after the miscarriage,” Scott says. 

7 signs you’re parenting right

The magic is in you.

Powerful parenting phrases

I’m just a girl standing in front of a toddler, asking her to put her pants on.

Are we done having kids ‍♀️?‍

Mommin’ is my jam.

Treat yourself, mama

Do what makes you feel good.

Running on caffeine + dry shampoo ☕️

Maybe she’s born with it—maybe it’s caffeine. 

The power of saying yes

You can’t be all things to all people.

15 real mamas share their bedtime routines with their kids

1. Snuggles are a must. 

5 Ways to Reconnect With Your Partner After Birth

Keep your relationship on track after baby moves in.

Hearing my 6-year-old say, ‘I don’t want you’ broke my heart

But not in the way you’d think.

A letter to myself in the middle of the 4th trimester fog

This “new normal” is going to feel more “new” than “normal” for a little while—and that’s okay.

30% of toddlers don’t eat vegetables daily, says new study

But here’s how parents can change that.

Jinger Dugger’s gender reveal had an unexpected twist

Now we wait for the baby’s July arrival!

Book review: The busy mom’s guide to ‘Positive Parenting: An Essential Guide’

1. It had to start with me.

Rachel McAdams is a mama, according to reports

The star and boyfriend Jamie Linden were seen out and about with a baby.