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Dear September 11 babies: Your birth was a bright spot in a dark time

A message to babies born on and around September 11, 2001.

I’m married. I’m a mother. I had an abortion in Texas.

Abortion looks different for everyone but collective trauma is real.

Yes, it’s possible to get pregnant again soon after giving birth

Morgan Stewart recently announced that she's pregnant with her second child less than 7 months after giving birth to her first. Here's what you need to know about having kids so close together.

Jennifer Garner’s heartfelt post about the current school year will make you feel seen

"3/3 masked, 2/3 vaxxed (soon, please, 11 and under), every one eager, tentative, bold, vulnerable and—as far as I can tell—smiling under the 3-ply."

Emily Oster (once again) has the best advice for anxious parents navigating another pandemic school year

'The Family Firm' author explains why data and intentionality are the best tools for decision-making within a family.

9 stretch mark creams that will soothe your growing belly

Pregnancy is a great time to get into the habit of giving your skin a little extra love on the daily.

Kylie Jenner confirms her pregnancy with incredibly touching video

Try not to tear up as Kylie surprises mom Kris Jenner with the happy news!

Steve from ‘Blue’s Clues’ shares heartfelt message for grown-up fans: ‘I never forgot you’

Did you think Steve from 'Blues Clues' was going to make you cry today? No? Well, he will. In the best way.

After-school restraint collapse is real—this is why your child gets angry with you

It's a subconscious thing.

Less really is more: How to parent like a minimalist

Minimalism is more than just getting rid of all your stuff (although I am on that bandwagon too.) It's about filtering out the noise to focus your energy on what's important.

How to calmly respond when other adults break your parenting boundaries

We can be kind in our approach, yet true to what we believe.

Mindy Kaling shares first photo of son Spencer on his first birthday!

She dedicates a sweet Instagram post to her little "pandemic baby."

Watch the sweet moment these formerly conjoined twins see each other for the first time

After a successful 12-hour surgery, these Israeli twins can finally see each other's faces—and it's the SWEETEST.

Viral TikTok shows big brother’s hilarious reaction to newborn sister’s diaper situation

Come for the cuteness, stay for the must-see moment where things go SOUTH.

This comic shows the reality of what postpartum relationships can look like

After having a baby, your relationship with your partner can feel unrecognizable.

These food subscription services made healthy eating super easy during my pregnancy

They made the nausea and cravings more manageable for me.

I’m a survivor. I’m a NICU mama.

Walking out of the hospital with a NICU baby is a true miracle.​

5 lies I believed about maternity leave

1. I believed that maternity leave would be a "break."