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Why border patrol is not accepting donated diapers + toys for detained migrant kids

It's complicated but one thing is clear: These kids need help that they are not currently getting.

To the mama who lets their child pick their own outfits—I see you

I see that your child also has 5+ bows in their hair and a layer of leggings, shorts and a skirt on.

To fix how much moms are burnt out, we need to embrace imperfection

The real you is not perfect. She's better.

Kate Mara is refreshingly honest about her emergency C-section

But she says that looking back, she wouldn't do a thing differently.

It’s science: An early bedtime for men leads to healthier sperm

It's nice to be reminded that men's lifestyles have a significant impact on fertility too

How to make a small space look bigger—from an interior designer + mama

You can still live large in a small space.

In case you didn’t know, you are the best mama in the whole world

But it's not for the reasons you might think.

Native American and Alaska Native mothers are dying and we need to talk about it

They are approximately 3.3 and 2.5 times more likely, respectively, to die while pregnant or as new moms than white women are.

This mom’s honest post on the reality of her son’s autism is going viral

"Some disabilities cannot be overcome," she writes.

Crystal on depression and letting go of being the perfect mother

Although I loved being pregnant, I had been dealing with serious anxiety and my transition to motherhood was no less difficult. It was, by far, the steepest learning curve of my life.

Supporting your LGBTQ child: 5 meaningful ways to give strength, love and power

Just love your kid.

Carrie Underwood’s baby has the most adorable reaction to his mom singing

You need to watch this, mama.

Purging my child’s toys saved my motherhood

The problem was that my children received so many presents the gift-giving itself began to lose meaning. Every time a family member came by the house, my 3-year-old expected a treat.

goop’s Elise Loehnen calls for a work culture that allows people to be employees *and* parents at the same time

It's okay to admit that the balance shifts daily in a parent's life, and sometimes it's not perfect.

These texts between JLaw and Amy Schumer prove that the post-baby friendship struggle is real

How did your friendships change after you became a mom?

What went viral this week: The Rock, Denny’s, a rainbow baby 🌈 and more

There has been a ton of heavy news to digest this week, but there have also been some amazingly good news stories to come out of the last seven days.

Are remote teams the solution to a working mom’s top problem?

Motherly cofounders used their instincts to help build a next generation business where remote teams—and parents—can thrive.

Amber + Granger Smith release an  emotional video about their son’s drowning

"Amber and I want you to hear it from us and not just read it," shares Granger Smith.