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I thought I’d be done with breastfeeding by now, but the world had other plans

Our accidentally-and-then-on-purpose extended breastfeeding has proved to be a gift for both of us.

These celebrity moms are donating bail funds to protesters

Kudos to these famous mamas for being unafraid to take a stand with both their words and their wallets.

Baby, sometimes the officer is the bad guy

Seeing my son dressed as a police officer triggered so many emotions.

5 phrases to help young kids understand the protests for racial justice

I'm a Black mom in the Twin Cities. Here's how I'm talking to my kids about the protests.

These are the peaceful protest pictures you need to see

There's been a lot of focus in the media on the property destruction happening during some protests, but they don't tell the full story.

#BlackoutTuesday: What it means + how parents can take part

It goes beyond posting a black box today.

21 children’s books to spark important discussions about race + tolerance

If you're wondering when the "right" time is to begin having these talks—it's now, mama.

This dad’s viral Facebook post sheds light on what it feels like to be a black man in the US

"In the four years living in my house, I have never taken a walk around my neighborhood alone (and probably never will)."

This mama’s honest post about her Black husband being treated like a threat is going viral

"My hard working, kind hearted, silly husband was guilty because of his skin and there was absolutely nothing he could do about it."

This powerful video shows how Black parents have to talk to their kids about the police

"I'm unarmed, and I have nothing that will hurt you."

How to talk to your children about the #BlackLivesMatter protests happening around the country

Talking about the reason for these demonstrations—the death of yet another unarmed black man at the hands of a police officer—is so important.

Please stop telling burned-out moms to ‘just have a glass of wine’

We're expected to do it all, and then a big glass of wine will make everything better—but we know this isn't true.

96% of pregnant people still planning hospital births despite pandemic

"I considered the home birth for a second, but then realized that would be nearly impossible with my circumstances," Sarah tells Motherly.

Here’s what’s coming to Hulu, Disney+, Netflix + HBO in June

This is the start of a great summer.

My birth story: We didn’t find out our baby’s gender until birth

I remember looking at my husband and I instantly started crying, and so did he.

Dad’s viral post about his toddler’s restaurant is the best thing we’ve seen all week

It's hilarious.

Dear white friends, please love my black sons as if they were your own

Love them and demand America do the same.

This 7-year-old throwing a prom for his babysitter is the cutest thing ever

Cue the smiles.