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Vanessa Bryant shares a heartbreaking post about processing her grief

"My brain refuses to accept that both Kobe and Gigi are gone. I can't process both at the same time. It's like I'm trying to process Kobe being gone but my body refuses to accept my Gigi will never come back to me. it feels wrong," shares Bryant.

The best way to de-pill your family’s favorite sweaters

Here's what really works, according to a fabric care expert.

Where the Democratic candidates stand on paid leave, childcare costs + health care

Discover where Democratic candidates stand on paid leave, childcare costs, and health care issues that matter to parents.

Top fashion trends from NYFW that mamas can wear right now

Hint: You already have a few looks in your closet.

This is the last time I’ll ever be pregnant

I'm trying to appreciate every moment of this pregnancy all while mourning the inevitable closing of this chapter in my life.

To the mama who is overwhelmed right now—I see you

Remember, you're not alone in this, you're amazing and you're rocking motherhood.

Ashley Graham gets real about postpartum recovery on her latest Instagram post

"I wanted to show you guys that it's not all rainbows and butterflies!" Graham wrote on an Instagram snap.

Our wedding anniversary became a family tradition—and it has been eye-opening for all of us

Weddings are a who's who of the main characters in our lives at a specific moment in time, and the photos or videos that come out of them last far longer than many of those relationships.

14 ways to *really* help a new mom

As a society, we still have a lot of work to do when it comes to supporting new mothers, so it's normal to feel a bit at a loss.

I re-organized our playroom to be Montessori-ish–and it made a huge difference

Is it possible to "sort of" Montessori my child's toys and still get the same results?

Peer support workers are a new—but growing—way mothers can get the mental health help they need

Because you don't have to struggle alone, mama.

Seeing my husband become a father made me fall in love even more

I remember leaning against the bathroom counter, watching him, and thinking, "I can't believe you're this amazing."

This isn’t my first baby—but I still need your support more than ever

The truth is, no matter how old my children are, no matter how independent the big ones get, no matter how "put together" I may appear, I humbly share that I am not always managing this very well all on my own. Please know I still need you.

Why #yearofthemother is good for dads, too

The demands being made in the #yearofthemother posts aren't just demands for society to support mothers, but to support families through policies that will target gender inequality and help all parents thrive.

Giving birth under general anesthesia increases your odds of getting PPD by 54%

This research underscores the importance of postpartum support for mothers.

What I wish my co-workers knew about being a working mom

I know I am supposed to leave my personal life at the door when I come to the office, but when you are a mom to two small kids, that is hard to do.

6 easy mommy & me yoga poses to try at home, mama

Stretch it out together.

This New York City program aims to reduce isolation & depression for new mamas

It's new and could be a total game-changer for parents.