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The effects of C-sections last long after baby is born, new study finds

There are positives AND negatives to having a C-section.

Working moms have long-lasting benefits for their kids, says Harvard study

Having a working mom is good for girls and boys, in different ways.

13 phrases to build your child’s emotional intelligence

“I wonder if you are feeling really angry.”

Learn what your anger is telling you and how it can help—not hurt—your marriage

Anger is information.

Firing pregnant women is worse for employers in the long run

Firing pregnant women isn’t just bad ethics—it’s bad economics.

Raise your hand if you passed time during the newborn phase like Jessica Alba ‍♀️

Jessica Alba’s latest Instagram picture is seriously relatable.

A letter to my daughter, when someone breaks your heart

I can’t wait to watch you fly. Your heart will break, your wings will need fixing but I’ll be there for all of it.

Early pregnancy weight gain linked to baby’s birth weight, says new study

Up to those first 18 weeks.

Motherhood overwhelmed me—and my marriage

It’s not a fairy tale, and this isn’t the end, but it feels pretty happy after all.

Littlest Love of Your Life Sweepstakes Rules

Sweepstakes Rules 

4 Tips to Be The Best Birth Partner

Because mom isn't the only one who needs to get ready for birth.

What saved me in the early stages of having 4 children under 4

My social media feeds were feeling *too* perfect—so I took a break

I found myself feeling really competitive about really stupid things and not liking the person I was becoming.

True life: Once I started asking for help things got so much better

And now I kind of want to shout what I've learned from the rooftops: I need help and that's okay! And it's okay if you need help too!

The psychology of clutter: Why we hold onto ‘stuff’—and what that may be teaching our kids

Our clutter tells a story. 

True life: I never thought I’d co-sleep, but it’s what works for my family

Co-sleeping has been the answer for my family. It’s okay if it’s not for yours.

Being a #boymom is right for me, so I’m not ‘trying’ for a girl

I love my boys.

Kirsten Dunst’s pregnancy reveal is downright stunning

Congratulations are in order for Fargo co-stars turned expectant parents Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons!

The new Land of Nod + Sesame Street collection could not BE any cuter

We seriously want every. single. thing.

David Schwimmer’s take on teaching his daughter body safety is seriously perfect

Thanks to Schwimmer for doing his part—both as an educator and a parent.