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10 unexpected reasons new moms feel so tired—and what to do about it

1. Recovery from birth takes a long time

Psychologist reveals viral hack to teach kids about the mental load

Bonus: It’ll help keep your house clean, too.

Parents who play with their kids are more creative in the workplace, study finds

Yep, even more research shows how supporting working parents is good for business.

These are the actual chances of getting pregnant each month

Plus expert tips on how to boost your chances.

John Legend says he and Chrissy take a ‘staycation’ away from kids once a month

Parents everywhere: "Can this be us, too?"

Jennifer Garner bites her tongue when it comes to these parenting phrases

When it comes to raising teens, the mom of three says she sometimes has to “sit on her hands.”

Teacher shares 5 simple phrases that instantly help regulate kids (and their caregivers)

All kids yearn for connection.

Mom shares how having 4 babies resulted in a jaw-dropping $4 million hospital bill

Each baby required a stay in the NICU, with the mom of four receiving a staggering healthcare bill upon their return home.

This viral video of a female pilot’s sexist interaction with Congressman will make you rage

"Tell me what a typical workweek is like for you as a stewardess."

Viral video explains ‘sunshine guilt’—and why it’s SO relatable

This time of year is when the 'sunshine guilt' hits — here's what it is and why you should just stay inside if you want to.

Lawmakers urge recall of Fisher-Price rockers linked to infant death

14 infants have died associated with the rockers since 2009.

Postpartum mom shares what her ‘almond mom’ gave her 4 months after giving birth

"This is what my mom brought me as a gift."

‘I’ve never seen someone put the mom first’: Sweet BFF post-birth video goes viral

"The 'I’m so proud of you' has me in tears"

Having a second baby healed me

I couldn’t have known it then, but the choice to grow our family was the ultimate act of optimism and reclamation.

6 savings challenges: Lazy saving tips that every family should start right now

People tend to think of saving as a daunting and headache-inducing process, but it can be fun and rewarding with the right system in place that works for your family.

5 evidence-backed ways to prevent perineal tears during birth

Recent research has changed the way we think about perineal tears and episiotomies.

The unexpected perks of having a NICU baby (and a few realistic cons)

Lessons learned from a mom who’s been there—twice.

Mom goes viral after sharing her husband’s problem with the ‘5-5-5’ postpartum rule

Is this mom wrong for insisting on following the '555' rule after giving birth?

Mom of 3 goes viral for championing the ‘kid mom’ phase and the comments are one collective sigh of relief

The ‘kid mom’ era might be the one that makes you thrive.

Woman says patients dealing with pregnancy loss should have a separate waiting room at OB/GYN

"I don't find placing us next to each other to get blood work is the best approach that is kind and empathetic"