Parenting

What the mom returning to work from maternity leave wants you to know

Leaving my baby to come back to work was one of the hardest things I have ever done. Luckily, I have amazing colleagues who made my transition back at work feel nearly seamless, and their efforts helped me realize that–it's the small things–that add up to make a big difference.

Connecting with your kids: Why the first 5 minutes matter, mama

Five to 15 minutes of undivided attention can transform you and your child's lives.

Top 10 summer jobs for kids of all ages

This should be a positive experience for your child, not something they dread or view as a punishment.

Don’t let your preschoolers forget how to play

We must fiercely protect this precious, ever-shrinking window of time for our children.

A surprising amount of women surveyed don’t believe that moms should breastfeed (or pump) in public

The scientific benefits of breastmilk are clear. So why don't *all* women support this?

A powerful surrogacy story: This mama’s twin carried her twin babies

Whitney Bliesner's twin sister is her BFF and her surrogate.

10 things I love (and will miss) about my kids’ toddler years

What will you miss, mama?

6 phrases for when your child wants to play and you need a break, mama

2. "I'm not available to play dinosaurs right now. Would you like to read with me?"

The invisible labor of motherhood is real—and it’s burning us out

Mothers feel solely responsible for their family's schedule—and it's making us feel overwhelmed and exhausted.

I want my kids to play with toys, but don’t like the mess—so I tried Lovevery

Like so many other moms, I've often found myself between this rock and hard place in parenting.

This is why I share the story of my son almost drowning

Never in my life have I felt so much fear as I jumped in and pulled him out. He immediately started crying, thank God. I held him close to me and didn't want to let him go.

We talked to the parents behind this heartwarming viral video of a baby ‘talking’ to his dad

Fun fact: the clip sat in Shanieke's camera roll for about a month before she posted it.

A simple note for a brand new mama

Oh mama, tonight is a very special night.

Granger Smith’s tragedy: What you need to know about drowning risks

His 3-year-old son died in a drowning accident at home.

Dear mama-to-be, I envy you

This life is wonderful. So wonderful in fact that I would go back and live it again and again, which is why it is with bittersweet envy that I celebrate expecting moms and the amazing moments ahead of them.

No country is on target for gender equality—and that’s hurting mothers, especially

"Gender equality is under attack," says Canadian Prime minister Justin Trudeau.

Get ready mama, Baby Shark’s heading for TV!

The Korean company behind the viral video has a deal with Nickelodeon.

Why kids who do chores become more successful adults

Do your kids do chores around the house? If so, what are they?

5 wins to celebrate during your first month being a mama of 2 ????

5. Handling baths and bedtime solo.

7 phrases to help your shy child feel brave

1. "Let's get there a little early to settle in."