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7 months pregnant on the campaign trail: How motherhood has changed the way I view politics

Yasmeen Abutaleb is a White House reporter for The Washington Post who…

Homeschooling turned out to be my self-care

For this single mom and her son, homeschooling solved issues they didn't even know were there.

To the mama happy about sending her kids back to school—I’m with you

For me, the end of summer isn't the end of the party—it's the beginning.

To the mom who forgets how amazing she is, I see you

You are seen. You are amazing. You are enough.

In a democracy, losing well is just as important as winning

Even my 8-year-old knows it

After the year we’ve had, you deserve a win, mama

Whatever battles you fought this year, you did it—we're almost there

How to make Labor Day a time of new beginnings for mamas

1. I’ll begin each day with opportunity.

How my anxiety taught me to be the mother I always wanted to be

I’ve struggled with anxiety for 20 years or so. While it has been a demon of mine, it has also been a great teacher.

What do I tell my innocent children about our hurting world?

I’m going to hide mass killings and police shootings and snipers killing officers for as long as I can. But I feel compelled to start the conversation about hate and hurt.

Everyday motherhood: The most incredible show on earth

Every day we do it—we defy the odds with our balancing act.