January 2021

Life

Democracy is a gift I want to give my children

I want to make America better for my children and for all kids who will bring these ideals forth into the future.

Health & Wellness

Rep. Nancy Mace says ‘motherly instinct’ prompted her to get kids out of DC before attack

"I was worried about what I was seeing and hearing," says South Carolina's Nancy Mace.

Life

These photos show the mess rioters left after Capitol insurrection

Looting and destruction did not stop democracy this week.

Shop

These clean moisturizers saved Allure Editor-in-Chief’s skin during pregnancy

Plus some of our favorite pregnancy-safe recs!

Beauty & Style

These are the beauty products + tips every mama will love in 2021

The pros narrowed down their favorites and we're taking notes!

Baby Names

Top baby names inspired by American geography

Looking for inspiration for your baby's name? You might want to look close to home.

Life

What Joe Biden’s certification means for parents

Overnight, Biden was certified as the 46th President of the United States.

Life

What if we just ditched body-shaming in 2021?

What would happen if instead of participating in January's "new year, new you" rhetoric we resolved to let go of all of it?

Parenting

6 lies I believed about twins before I had my own​

You actually don't need two of everything.

Life

It was women who protected the electoral votes during the Capitol riot

Make sure you never forget the courage they both have.

Life

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

Even my 8-year-old knows it

Life

How to talk to your kids about the breach at the U.S. Capitol

"Think what our children watching television are thinking," says President-elect Joe Biden