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The one phrase women need to stop saying―especially if they have daughters

To my daughters: Thank you for making me your mama

As I watch my baby grow up, sometimes I wish I could stop time

How my 2-year-old taught me about bravery

The magic of being a #girlmom ✨

My toddler's reaction was the ultimate lesson in having grace

Viral plea for girls' pockets reaches Reese Witherspoon

Dear daughter: You’re a little bit of me and all of you

The second I met my daughter, my heart felt complete

Like mother, like daughter—what I want you to know, sweet girl

Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad

To the person who falls in love with my daughter someday

Daughters, 2017 was the year for women—and that’s only the start of your journey

I can’t wait to meet you, baby, but I also want to keep you safe inside

Girls start learning about gender stereotypes as young as 5

It’s science: This is what happens to a dad’s brain when he has a daughter

Fear can make you stronger, my darling daughter