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To my friends: I’m sorry I haven’t been around as much after becoming a mom

I began to notice how lonely I felt after returning to the daily grind of life as a working mom.

I couldn’t breastfeed any of my children, and I’m finally okay with it

My children have taught me that being a mom means forgetting about what you want and focusing on what they need.

Black Breastfeeding Week is incredibly important—here’s why

We spoke with Kimberly Seals Allers, founder of Black Breastfeeding Week.

Meghan Markle says Prince Harry is a feminist father to baby Archie

"I look at our son and what a beautiful example that he gets to grow up with."

Hospital policy saw Native American moms separated from babies during COVID-19

This investigation illustrated how much harm systemic racism can do in maternity wards.

First Lady Melania Trump at RNC: ‘To mothers and parents everywhere, you are warriors’

"I want to acknowledge the fact that since March our lives have changed drastically," she explained.

It’s Women’s Equality Day—this is why our vote matters more than ever before

The United States ranks 53rd on the Global Gender Gap Index—and 86th when you break it down by political empowerment.

Chrissy Teigen is buying school supplies for teachers on Twitter

"Please drop your amazon wishlist here, I will do as many as I can!"

Say it through fashion: Voting is power

It's the most important thing you can do for yourself + your family this fall.

parents and kid working virtually at a table

Okay, but seriously: How do you schedule your day with kids home from school?

We've all seen (and chuckled at) the optimistic schedule plans. But here's how to create a daily routine that actually works for kids—and parents.

baby sleeping in a crib with toys

Hiring a sleep consultant was the best thing I did for my baby (and myself)

When I pictured a sleep consultant I envisioned a kindly woman who hid in the shadows and sang my son a lullaby whenever he stirred. In actuality, a sleep consultant is less a ninja songstress, and more head coach to your quarterback. She called the plays, I made the moves.

mom holding newborn baby

I’m a single mom—and I’m judged differently on my parenting because of it

I want to know why the script is different when approaching mothers like me. Why is it that if you're Mrs. So and So who serves on the PTA and lives in a nice subdivision, the language is "You're not failing," but when you're a Ms. you're automatically assumed at risk?

This is the best state to give birth

But how can we make *ALL* states reach this same high standard?

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