Life

Gender-affirming care for trans youth is life-saving care

Removing access to that care can have dire consequences.

What I wish I knew about being a stay-at-home mom

If I could rewind the clock, there are a few things I wish I could tell my new-stay-at-home-mom-self. But of course, I can’t. So instead I’ll say them to you.

Mama, when the news breaks your heart

How are you talking to your little ones about the news?

To the Black birth workers

Your impact and legacy does not go unnoticed.

Tonight, I’ll hold my baby close

Mothers elsewhere, everywhere, hold a weight so unfathomable every waking hour—their children, those guns, the amount of 'fight' left in their bones.

Scarlett Johansson hilariously explains thongs and panty lines to her 7-year-old

You'll love this hilarious conversation she had with her 7-year-old daughter Rose about panty lines.

U.S. Army rescue team evacuates premature twins from Ukraine to reunite with American parents

An American couple had preemie babies born via surrogate in Kyiv last week during the onset of the Russian invasion.

To the mama struggling with postpartum: It doesn’t make you any less of a mother

Truth is, the postpartum period is hard, and we don’t talk about it enough.

‘Jeopardy!’ champ ditches her wig on-air to help normalize cancer recovery

On Monday night’s Jeopardy! episode, reigning champion Christine Whelchel showed up looking…

Ukrainian parents teach kids heartbreaking ‘game’ to prepare for Russian attacks

A member of Ukrainian Parliament describes how hard it is to teach children about the current Russian attacks on Ukraine.

Pregnant or TTC? New research shows just how important heart health is

Pregnancy places added stress on the heart—and a new study shows a link between fertility treatments and a higher risk for heart conditions.

How what’s happening in Ukraine has changed my perspective on motherhood

“I hold my little one closer during these times, a privilege that stirs up the feelings of guilt, as I know many mothers don’t have the pleasure of doing this right now. The dishes can wait. The clothes that need to be folded can sit a bit longer.”

‘DWTS’ pros Peta Murgatroyd and Maks Chmerkovskiy plead for his safe evacuation from Ukraine

Last week, Dancing With the Stars pro Peta Murgatroyd pleaded with her…

We are mothering in a terrifying world with broken hearts

The world is scary and loud. It all just feels like too much. But listen, mama: we can’t pour from an empty cup. 

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds will match up to $1 million to aid Ukrainian refugees

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are promising to match every donation up to $1 million for refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Eating disorders and tic disorders have increased dramatically among teen girls as a result of the pandemic, say CDC and AAP

But experts say social media may also be to blame. Here's what parents and caregivers need to know.

To the mama who feels like she’s failing at everything, you are enough

Sometimes motherhood feels like one long list of things that you’re falling short on. But know this, mama: You are more than enough.

To the mama just starting the co-parenting journey: The handoffs were the hardest part for me

It’s painful to watch families go through the early part of settling into a post-divorce co-parenting routine. Whether you’re an a-list celebrity or just plain suburban somebody like me, it’s not easy. Here's how I learned to adjust.