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Hilary Duff squashes rumors about baby #4 being ‘unplanned’

Never ask if a baby ‘was a mistake’ to anyone.

Mom warns parents not to teach kids that being bullied means the bully ‘likes them’

We need to change this narrative ASAP

When it comes to breastfeeding, Allyson Felix wants moms to know you can’t do it alone

The record-setting Olympian is championing the power of teamwork.

9 compliment-worthy outfits that are as easy to put on as sweats (but look like you’ve got it all together)

Lea Michele says ‘literally everything’ is different about her second pregnancy

She says being able to be pregnant is a "really great gift."

Dad asks internet for help after his tween daughters kicked him out of bed with his wife

"I don't even go upstairs any more. The bed is full."

Does stress impact fertility?

The answer is likely unsurprising—but a naturopathic doctor shares what to do about it.

Inflation causing more teens to enter workforce to help their families pay bills

Teen participation in the job market has reached levels not seen since the Great Recession.

Families in Oregon can now get free check-in visits at home with a nurse post-birth

These at-home, post-birth visits will allow new parents to ask the trained nurse any questions they’d like.

Mom-to-be asks if it’s OK to uninvite SIL with infertility struggles from her baby shower 

“I feel bad for her, but she can’t keep bringing negativity to all of our celebrations,” she said.

Mom shares why she took away her tween’s cell phone—and a plea to other parents

"We as parents need to band together and agree that we're not going to allow it until 14, 15, 16—I don't know."

It’s official: the mental load is hurting your relationship with your partner, survey finds

A new study uncovered just how much of a toll family planning takes on romantic relationships

Mom brings up important point about the padding in girls’ bathing suits

"Those pads are not there to convey any inappropriate meaning or hidden messages."

How to create a memorable first day of homeschool

One thing I’ve learned is that the first day of homeschool should feel like an adventure—it’s a chance to redefine how we learn and bond as a family.

Knix will pay athletes to discuss their periods publicly to combat the stigma in sports

Your motherhood journey might look different than what you expected—and that’s OK

Sometimes, it's the things you didn't expect, didn't need, or didn't do that shape who you become as a mother

Kim Kardashian opens up about the rare skin condition she passed on to her son

Going to Music Together® classes is a bonding experience to cherish forever

There’s nothing like the warm feeling when you and your child sing a favorite song together…

I’m a much better parent of tweens than I was of toddlers

I’m a limited, fallible, inadequate parent to teenagers—and I’m grateful for it every day

These words from a stranger reframed my view on motherhood

Maybe she has been in my shoes before and remembered how fleeting this season is—even in the midst of the hard moments.