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Chrissy Teigen on why ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ was so important for her—and her daughter—to see

"You never know how much you miss being represented on screen until you actually see what it's like to be represented," shares Teigen.

10 things I stopped worrying about now that I’m a mom

After becoming a mom, those self-doubts I had for years started wearing away.

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The ‘Target Effect’ is a real thing—you’re not imagining it

You know how sometimes you go to Target for just one thing...and then come out with a whole cart full of stuff? Here's why.

To moms on the first day of kindergarten: They still need us

As a mom in this stage of life, it's easy to feel like our kids don't really need us anymore.

True life: I will miss these middle-of-the-night wake-ups, my baby

As much as I don't love the exhaustion that comes with these hour-and-a-half middle-of-the-night wake-ups over the past couple of weeks—it is our time.

Why You Need a Weekend Away with Your Baby

And how to make it easier to get out the door.

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This photographer’s ‘anti mom-shaming’ pics go viral

They're sparking important conversations about judgment in parenting spaces.

55 skills that can be turned into a side hustle

This resulting list is hopefully just a starting point—take a look!

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Babyganics might owe you some money—what parents need to know about their lawsuit + settlement

Consumers have raised concerns over the language used to market the products to parents.

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Pregnancy is hard—but also so life-changing I wish you could experience it too

Because the physical changes are just a tiny part of what's going on inside of me. They are a constant reminder that my entire life—my entire identity—is about to change too.

The realities of breastfeeding today—a photo essay

I ventured into over 50 Boston-based families' homes and lives to document their typical breastfeeding routines.

The one thing that gave me confidence + protection as a new mom navigating the world

My stroller was my ticket to freedom in those early months of motherhood. It gave me a sense of protection and with its help, I believed I could do it—I could get out of our house and find success, not feel like a total disaster.

Why do our bellies go from being celebrated during pregnancy to being shamed post-baby?

The minute our babies are born, our bellies—once celebrated—must now, immediately, be hidden until they go back to "normal." Our bodies are worse than forgotten. They become Enemy Number One. It took 10 months for our bellies to become what they were, and yet our bellies are expected to disappear the moment a baby is born.

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