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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.

Ukraine babies in NICU

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.

Jeopardy contestant Christine Whelchel

‘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…

Ukraine children protesting war

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.

heart health in pregnancy: pregnant woman jogging while pushing stroller with partner

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.

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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.”

World is scary, and I'm emotionally maxed out

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 walking red carpet

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.

Falling short: Work from home mom and child

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.

mom hugging son wearing a backpack

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.

postpartum depression: mom with ppd and baby

Stop telling me I won’t have PPD again

I'm pregnant again, and some of my friends and family have decided to tell me that “this time will be different.” More specifically, that this time around I won’t have postpartum depression. 

Emmy Rossum and Tom Holland pose on red carpets

Emmy Rossum cast to play Tom Holland’s mom in new show and…wait, WHAT?

Apparently, Rossum’s character was a teen mom who had her son at the age of 16.

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