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28 baby names that bridge cultures: Arya to Zahara

Some baby names, such as Samira and Idris, have meaningful roots in more than one language.

woman holding her pregnant belly

Expert tips to help relieve constipation during pregnancy

For all the bowel movement talk we do, there’s one area we seem to neglect—our own.

The top 10 myths about the mental health of new moms

2. “I can’t take any medication until I’m no longer pregnant/nursing.”

I am hotter now, as a mom, than ever before in my life

On days you find it hard to see past self-perceived flaws in the mirror, let me be your mirror and remind you of this

It’s science: Kids whine for a (very good) reason

Remind yourself, “This whine is an urgent request for a resource or comfort.”

To the mom sleeping during soccer practice: I understand you

You’re taking care of yourself and your child right here in this photo.

Sharing our home with another family helped me realize: It’s okay to accept help

For once, it didn’t all fall on me. I found myself thinking: Is this what “the village” looks like?

Confession: I’m the mom who cries at everything

I cry happy tears every day, and I encourage you all to do the same. Let’s all meet up in the tissue aisle one day, okay?

To the person who falls in love with my daughter someday

When she finds that love with you, I want you to know…

I *should* be emptying the dishwasher, but I’m busy holding my baby

I’m sitting here knowing this time goes by way too fast. This is probably the last newborn I’ll cuddle with like this

Every mama needs her ‘thing’—running is mine

As soon as I lace up my shoes, I start to feel a sense of relief.

No, I won’t apologize for letting my kids be kids

I've taught them to be respectful and kind, but they also need to be allowed to be kids.

You are the best mom for your kids, and I am the best for mine

We should be the moms that we are. We get to define it, it doesn’t define us.

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