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To my husband: You were born to raise a daughter

I may never know what comes next as a parent, but one thing I do: You will always be there to catch her.

Updated Jun. 12, 2018
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This toddler swallowed a button battery—her mom says ingesting honey helped save her life

One study shows that offering honey every 10 minutes could prevent the battery from causing serious tissue burns.

Updated Sep. 06, 2022
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Should I save my baby’s cord blood?

7 common questions about cord blood banking.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022
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How Amanda Seyfried prepared her mental health for motherhood

The actress has been open about her anxiety before and after motherhood.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
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Raising body-positive kids: 5 ways to create healthy habits early on

Starting to bolster kids' body image early, even in preschool, can make a big difference in how kids feel about themselves as they grow up.

Updated Sep. 15, 2022
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Motherhood is my career, and I’m a proud SAHM

There is no clocking in or clocking out. No holidays or sick days or breaks.

Updated Jan. 27, 2022
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How to Ace a Nanny Share

The ultimate guide to sharing a babysitter.

Updated Jan. 28, 2022
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This mom’s baby monitor warning goes viral for a very good reason

Her baby camera was hacked—but you can prevent that from happening to you.

Updated Jan. 27, 2022
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It’s Science: having the ‘right’ number of kids is different for every family

There's plenty of research to support whichever side of the equation you happen to be on.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022
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My advice for new moms: Find ‘your’ playground

In many ways, this playground has been just as effective a measure of my children's growth as any scale.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
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This is breastfeeding: The moment when we experience pure magic together ✨

We’ve partnered with our friends at Philips Avent to celebrate the surprises…

Updated Apr. 25, 2022

Why the stigma around young parenthood is on the rise

The average age of first-time moms is now 26.

Updated May. 30, 2018
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