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Omsom’s spice packs saved my dinner routine—and possibly my marriage

Salt and pepper was the extent of my food seasoning—and it was kind of a problem.

4 lies I believed about morning sickness—before I had it myself

If you've never had morning sickness before, here's the DL on what it's really like.

5 lies I believed about weaning before I stopped breastfeeding

Weaning your baby from breastfeeding is a whole new emotional roller coaster.

50 cute names for baby girls that start with “K”

Whether your girl is kooky, kind, kitschy, or keen, we have a K baby name for her!

I want less for my children

I miss simple. I miss pure, innocent, naive and sheltered.

We shouldn’t force teachers to choose between their classrooms and their kids

Policies around childcare are broken. Here's how we can fix them.

5 handmade Mother’s Day gifts for kids to make

These easy crafts for kids are sure to make Mother's Day sweet.

I learned to ask for what I needed at work—and ended up being hired while in labor

Pregnant with baby #2, Facebook offered her a job hours before she gave birth.

How to handle job search anxiety, according to a career coach

Job hunting? Stressed? Here's how to manage the big emotions that come along with unemployment.

I’m terrified of passing my food issues onto my daughter

But I want to use that fear as motivation to teach her to be better.

15 Mother’s Day gifts you’ll actually want from your partner

Moms: give this list to your partner. Dads: help is here.

5 ways to make the most of story time with your child

Here's how to improve your child's language skills by reading aloud to them.

3 cookbooks debuting this spring that are perfect for busy parents

Great news for anyone needing mealtime inspiration (raises hand).

Why you should stop saying “give up” when you talk about adoption

I often say, "my child's birth mother made an adoption plan and chose us to parent her child." Full stop.

12 books to celebrate Muslim faith & culture with kids this Ramadan

Muslim representation is something that needs to be addressed year-round. With Ramadan…

20 Amazon finds to organize your kitchen like you’re some sort of home influencer

It's OK if kitchen organization products make you way too excited.

8 Montessori-inspired bath toys that turn bath time into a learning experience

Even bath time can be an enriching experience for kids.

I made the viral baked feta pasta for my toddler and this is what happened

TikTok loves it, but what about little kids?

5 things my toddler’s tantrums taught me about the business world

Neither businesses nor babies come with instructions—and that's okay.

20 Amazon finds that keep your bathroom neat and tidy (yes, even when kids use it)

This year, clean up your bathroom messes with the prettiest organizational products.