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How to celebrate holiday birthdays and make them feel extra special

1. Details matter

Why do mothers become invisible after giving birth?

We're not just a uterus. We're not just a lifeline to a new and precious soul. We're mothers. And we need someone to make sure we're okay, too.

Michelle Obama has some advice for Meghan Markle (and all of us)

It's okay to slow down, mama.

Male birth control is on the way 👏

A birth control gel for guys is entering phase two of clinical trials.

We celebrate Hanukkah *and* Christmas—in our own way

As a new blended family, I realize we make our own traditions up as we go along.

You know your baby better than Google, mama

My daughter's failure to acquiesce to so-called expert advice heralded the beginning of a new way of living, for both of us. One that strives to work with her needs, rather than struggle against them.

I plan on doing *this* to help me find myself again

5. Make some mom friends.

The best holiday gift for your kid that’s actually for you

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Steph Curry responds to 9-year-old’s letter asking why his shoes aren’t made for girls

Discover how Steph Curry addresses a 9-year-old's question about girl-friendly shoes in a touching exchange.

My best friend and I decided to move in together and co-parent our children

Our arrangement goes beyond that of roommates. We're genuinely leaning on each other; when one of us has more capacity than the other, she tags in.

How to give up yelling and overcome your anger, mama

Anger is often the mask that sadness hides behind.

I tell my kids it’s okay to fail—so I need to start telling myself, too

Maybe if we actually believed the things we say, the entire structures of our lives, vocations, and relationships would feel less tenuous. We'd believe that even if they got knocked down, we could put them back up just the same as before but with the weaker areas reinforced, stronger in the long run.

Being a single mom over the holidays can be lonely—but there’s still so much joy

But our lives are full of love, happiness and health.

Childcare costs more than college in some states—and that needs to change

Exorbitant childcare costs are a burden on a generation already struggling.

How to turn the Santa ‘lie’ into something good

I gave her magic until she was eight, and I gave her the spirit of giving for the rest of her life.

Autism may be more common than we think, according to a new study from the AAP

About one in 40 American kids is diagnosed with ASD.

Target gift cards are on sale this Sunday for one day only

This is not a drill.

Managing caregiving and work isn’t a woman’s issue—it’s a human issue

The conversation about caregiving and work must be more inclusive.