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True life: Our bedtime routine is the same every. single. night

It is the perfect way to end even our most imperfect days.

My all-natural birth plan fell apart—and it took me longer than I expected to recover

But I *did* recover. And you will, too, mama.

Joanna Gaines says her new baby’s age gap has a sweet perk for the siblings

Target’s latest store update is SO convenient for parents

With same-day delivery for in-store purchases.

‘Parent mode’ may be hard-wired in our brains, say Harvard researchers

Different brain areas are in charge of particular aspects of parenting.

Mamas of toddlers: I know you’re feeling exhausted, here’s what will help

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True life: My son needed *a lot* of time to adjust to his new baby brother

And then one day, he told me that he missed Baby Simon—and he has been in love ever since.

Going from 1 to 2 kids was WAY harder than I thought

Having a second baby hit me like a ton of bricks.

We adore these astronauts reading children’s books from space

15 Pieces of Gear You Need for Traveling with a Baby

The founder of Passported shares her picks.

10 phrases to start a meaningful conversation with your kids

Positive parenting strategies to use when your child isn’t listening

Here's how to keep things calm and drama-free when your child isn't listening.

To the mom who is spread way too thin—it’s time to start saying ‘no’

You—and your kids—will be happier for it.

True life: Watching my son grow up is hitting me harder than my daughters

There's something special about my relationship with my son—my mama's boy.

Fellow passenger—and our new hero—helps mom traveling alone with 2 kids

Thank you for being an ‘aunt’ to my son—I couldn’t do it without you

Thank you for being a constant, positive and loving presence in his life, just like you are in mine.

What will the royal baby’s name be? These are the top guesses

What will Prince William and Duchess Kate select?

Over 200 million eggs are being recalled—what you need to know

Especially if you shop at Target, Food Lion or Walmart.

Khloe Kardashian names her baby daughter something completely unexpected

She continues the tradition of unique baby names for the next generation.

Kate Hudson shares what it’s like to hide your pregnancy at work—and we can so relate