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To the teen girls at the swimming pool

Don’t worry; this isn’t going to be one of those letters.

moms and kids in circle - how to create your village

If you don’t live near your village, here’s how to create one 

Do whatever it takes to get the support you need because raising children is not easy and you shouldn’t have to do it on your own.

mom hugging her teen son

Embracing my ‘fire’—even if it embarrasses my teen

Just the other day my son said, “You know, Mom, I’m generally not embarrassed by you.”

baby doing tummy time on a bed

Cute aggression, explained: Why you want to “eat” your baby, according to science

Go ahead and nibble on your baby's cheeks. Research says it makes you an even better parent.

girl holding cat - most special mother's day

Cat’s cradle: Life lessons from the family game closet 

She made a nest in that closet among the broken jump ropes, deflated basketballs, unstrung tennis rackets, and 20-year-old coats.

best jeans for summer

10 summer-ready jeans that aren’t too baggy, too balloon-like or too hot (except in the good way)

No matter your warm weather jam, these summer jeans styles fuse laidback wearability with a healthy dose of freshness.

woman in yellow dress by forsythia flowers - mothering in a transitional season

Spring’s yellow: A wistful season of beginnings and endings

As color blooms back into the city and the cold wanes, I feel a familiar sadness take hold. Every year, the same deep heartache.

family using laptop at home

How AI can be a parenting tool for teachable moments

A mom of three and Microsoft engineer shares how she uses AI tools with her own family—and how they help relieve some of her mental load.

Group of women standing by the barre at pilates class

Barre with a C-section scar: My body may be different—but it’s stronger than ever

I check my heart rate; higher, but still normal. I’m shaking. I’m doing it. I’m different. I’m the same.

couple sitting on a couch with two kids

To my partner: One day, we’ll miss all of this

But right now we have all this. All this beauty. All this wonder. All this joy. Right at our fingertips.

child holding a watering can watering plants

Yes, my 2-year-old does chores

I’m teaching her responsibility all with the goal of ultimately showing her that families (and communities) work best when everyone does their part.

woman suffering with morning sickness in bathroom

Hyperemesis gravidarum specialist argues for greater investment in women’s health

Dr. Marlena Fejzo’s discovery of the gene that causes extreme morning sickness spurred the launch of a new clinic specializing in its treatment.

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