October 2021

Parenting

Mothers don’t want more ‘self-care.’ They want society to care.

American mothers are not well. And self-care is not the answer.

News

Mom couldn’t get through to 911 when her 6-year-old became unresponsive

Due to the national shortage of 911 dispatchers, one mom couldn't get help when her daughter needed it.

Viral & Trending

Dear Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson: Yes, dads should take care of their babies too

These two men seem to be utterly confused about why having a dad take care of his own baby is a good thing.

Relationships

Here’s why you might be having pain during sex, according to experts

Can we talk about the fact that this affects 3 out of 4 women?

Children's Health

How to expertly manage your child’s food allergies during events and holidays—and have peace of mind

As a mom of two children with severe food allergies, big gatherings can bring added stress.

Food

8 homemade holiday food gifts for families to make together

These kid-tested gifts are simple enough for busy parents to make and sweet enough for any child to enjoy.

The Holidays

50+ awesome experience gifts to give—instead of toys

Experience gifts can be the best gifts for kids.

Food

15 plant-based Thanksgiving dishes your kids will totally love

Every recipe here is kid-tested and easy enough for busy parents to pull off. Yum.

Work & Motherhood

Paid maternity leave saves mothers’ lives and livelihoods. Now we’re losing our best shot at it.

The mere fact that paid leave for new mothers and fathers is still not seen as critical to our national infrastructure is a devastating blow to all women.

Holiday Gift Guides

30+ fun & practical holiday gifts for 1-year-olds ✨

The joyful and educational toys that top our list.

News

Dear Congress: Paid leave is not a perk. It’s a requirement.

Paid family leave has been cut from the Democrats' proposed "Build Back Better" spending plan.

Women's Health

What not to say when your friend has breast cancer (and what to say instead)

When a friend comes to us with bad news, we often struggle to find the right words. When a friend confides that they’ve just received a breast cancer diagnosis, we might struggle to find any words at all.