Parenting

Sorry, you can’t meet our baby yet

Thank you for understanding. ❤️

You will always be their safe space, mama

You are their haven. Their harbor. Their sanctuary, their peace. You are comfort. Deep breaths. Hugs and back rubs. You're a resting place, a nightmare chaser, a healer. You are the calm within their storm. You are their mother.

This no-touch thermometer has 126,000+ 5-star ratings (and it’s under $25!)

Because we all need a reliable thermometer.

Here’s why I will never force my kids to hug anyone

My responsibility is to my children, first and beyond everything else. It is my job to help them stand up for themselves, and to stand up for them when they can't.

25 phrases to inspire confidence in your child

5. "You can do hard things."

10 newborn photo ideas that you’ll cherish forever

You'll obsess over these newborn baby pictures.

What went viral this week: Breastfeeding in Zoom classes + bipartisan friendships

These are the stories that made us smile this week.

Meghan Markle opens up about her ‘not okay’ comment: As a breastfeeding new mom, ‘I was exhausted’

So many mothers—whether their child is 3 or 30—understand this so deeply.

Katy Perry is back at work on ‘American Idol’ 6 weeks after giving birth

And we're obsessed with her nod to pumping.

This validating tweet about strong-willed children is going viral for a very good reason

The future is bright, mama!

How to raise girls who lead

Follow these steps to help your daughter shift from observer to leader.

10 important phrases parents can use to empower their daughters

7. "How can you be a light in this situation?"

Is the SNOO worth it?

I wouldn't have been able to do the newborn phase without it.

Jewelry that celebrates me as a mom is my kind of *bling*

I want the world to know my most important role in life.

I refuse to raise a polite girl

I will not teach my daughter that she needs to morph into a watered-down version of herself to make other people more comfortable.

7 activities that teach preschoolers + toddlers social skills

These games teach toddlers + preschoolers about sharing, taking turns, making conversation and showing empathy.

This new stroller is the only one parents need

New mama life is often fraught with decision fatigue. From choosing a…

Katy Perry normalizes pumping breast milk and voting in the same video

She's pumping in public at a time when 61% of Americans think that's unacceptable.

Baby first aid: How to treat injuries & when to call the doctor

An expert outlines 7 common injuries in babies and exactly what to do for each.

7 empowering support groups for Black breastfeeding moms

Here's where Black moms can get support for their breastfeeding journey.