Parenting

Major long-term study: Kids with lesbian parents grow up to be happy adults

Having two moms or two dads doesn't impact children negatively. Families are families and love is love.

8 simply chic maternity outfits that will help you survive summer ????

Humidity... so much humidity.

Real talk with Daphne Oz: ‘One child is always awake’

Having three kids under four can be "a zoo," according to Oz.

Ritz crackers recall: What parents need to know ????

16 varieties of Ritz products are being recalled over Salmonella concerns.

Sexism hurts boys + girls alike

Today's girl can be anything she wants. But what of the little boys playing house, dressing up, cuddling baby dolls?

To teach children empathy, you need to model it, mama

With a little help from us, our kids' brains can develop with meaningful connections that tune them into the feelings of others.

Real talk with Jessica Alba: Why she’s done breastfeeding

"Emotionally, I know kind of what to expect," shares Alba. "But every time, with all the hormones, it's so overwhelming. It doesn't get any easier."

American workers are donating their paid time off to pregnant colleagues, but they shouldn’t have to

What we really need is a solid paid parental leave policy.

10 ways to parent like an Austrian—where trust goes a long way, mama

When I moved to Austria, a lot of what I thought to be true about child care was turned on its head.

I wanted to make sure my oldest felt seen when the new baby arrived—so I did these 5 things

It helped my oldest feel seen and validated while we navigated these new waters.

Chrissy Teigen tries to save her breastmilk—and we can so relate

It's okay to cry over spilled milk, mama.

Your baby’s cries now could hint at what they’ll sound like as adults later, says new study

"In utero, you have a lot of different things that can alter and impact your life — not only as a baby, but also at an adult stage," one of the authors of the study, Nicolas Mathevon, told the New York Times.

This Sports Illustrated model mama breastfeeding on the catwalk is everything ????

Martin hopes that her moment in the spotlight can help other mamas feel comfortablenursing when and where they feel like it.

6 summer must-haves for every city mama ????️

Don't leave your apartment without these.

What Jennifer Garner learned about relationships through her divorce is something we *all* should keep in mind

Other people have opinions, but it's your life.

Don’t make your child say ‘I’m sorry’—what to do instead

While manners are important and apologies are necessary, saying sorry often doesn't teach compassion.

We love Ali Fedotowsky’s vulnerability in her postpartum body reveal photo

Thank you, Ali.

Serena Williams’ powerful message for mothers after Wimbledon loss

"You can do it."

Jessie James Decker on working out as a breastfeeding mama

Sometimes 10 minutes is all mama's got time for.

How to teach—and model—consent to your kids

The key is listening to their feelings.