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You can’t be a perfect mother. So be a ‘good enough’ mother.

Children are resilient and their emotional responses in the moment are not a measure of how good you are as a mother.

James Van Der Beek is every parent wondering if they’re ‘good enough’

He makes a solid point about how easily we get caught up in the "bigger picture" and miss out on the "right now."

6 ways to stop being hard on yourself as a parent

When you hear that inner mom-guilt voice whisper, "you're not good enough," here's what to say to yourself instead.

The Rock says having daughters taught him to be ‘more tender and gentle’

This is just one of a million reasons The Rock is the ultimate girl dad!

Watch men become fathers in our emotional *grab the tissues* Father’s Day tribute

This intimate compilation video is "for the men reborn alongside us".

My husband is the best dad—even when his work takes him far away

Our kids might remember the days he wasn't here, but I know they'll remember how present and loving he was when home.

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How (and why) to talk to your kids about Juneteenth

Now is the perfect time to start teaching your kids about Juneteenth—and the history of race in the United States.

To the mama embracing her grays: You’re not alone

The pandemic has more women than ever transitioning to gray hair.

Want to keep sand out of your car? Try this beach hack

Let's be real, mama, no one wants to be vacuuming sand out of the car all summer.

I am not a perfect mom but I am a ‘good enough’ mom

Sometimes I buy big bags of organic carrots and sometimes I declare it ‘pizza night!’ I am good enough at nutrition.

mom and son playing with sand on the beach, thinking about the psychological benefits of family vacations

It’s science: Vacations make your kids happy long after they’re over

Whether you're planning a quick trip to the lake or flying the fam to a resort, the results are the same: A happier, more connected family.

How to safely avoid bug bites + apply bug spray to kids

Itchy red bug bites may seem like an unavoidable part of summer, but there are some ways to avoid them.

8 podcasts that are perfect for your family road trip this summer

Listening to a podcast as a family is a great compromise when it comes to kids and technology use in the car.

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I just had my second baby and I miss making mom friends

I know things will go back to normal, eventually, but I feel so cheated out of the postpartum experience I wanted to have.

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