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What to say when your toddler tests the limits

It doesn't always have to be 'no.'

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
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13 realistic ways to transition to peaceful parenting

The secret of making this transition is having compassion for yourself, just as you do for your child.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

Audrey Roloff felt ‘robbed’ during her breastfeeding struggles—and so many mamas can relate

The physical pain was excruciating, she says, but the emotional pain in those first few weeks of parenting was also incredibly tough.

Updated May. 11, 2018
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30 essential photos to take in baby’s first year

Grab your cameras, grab your cell phones, and capture those memories.

Updated Jan. 23, 2023

Why moms need support to increase breastfeeding rates in America

There's a big 'breastfeeding gap' between high- and low-income countries, study finds.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022
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This viral video shows the beauty of adoption-and will make you 😭

"We are now one family and all of that is because Brandy made a brave, selfless, beautiful decision," says Heather Dickerson.

Updated Mar. 18, 2022
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Sandra Bullock wants people to stop saying ‘my adopted child’

"Let just say, 'our children,'" Bullock says.

Updated Apr. 18, 2022

Breastfeeding has been ‘a little bit tricky’ for Khloé Kardashian

Like a lot of new mamas, Khloé is facing some nursing challenges.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022
7 unexpected Mother's Day gifts

7 unexpected Mother’s Day gifts she’ll love

Just what a mama needs to brighten up her day.

Updated May. 03, 2018

Perfect parents don’t exist—so why do we keep expecting them to?

90% of moms feel judged with 48% of moms saying they feel negatively assessed by strangers in their communities.

Updated Apr. 30, 2018

This mom’s Target run proves why representation matters

My son Charlie, who has cerebral palsy, saw a boy who looked like him in a way that people rarely did.

Updated Apr. 30, 2018

Book review: ‘Making the ‘Terrible’ Twos Terrific!’

We read the book so you don't have to.

Updated Jun. 08, 2022
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