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Parenting

From feeding to milestones to parenting styles, our expert-guided parenting section dives into tips, tricks and research to support modern mamas.

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What’s the harm in posting about our kids on social media?

There's a thin line between sharing and oversharing when it comes to documenting our children's lives online.

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In case you need it today, mama: You are more than enough

Mama, that you are not alone. We're all in it with you and sometimes we just need a little reminder that we are enough.

Easy at-home activities that teach positive values to young kids

Change your routines to encourage flexibility in their thinking.

The good side of having a newborn that no one tells you about

When I was pregnant not a single one was positive, and I really needed some reassurance around then.

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My child brought the magic back to my life

Sometimes magic is a really great piece of pizza or the sixth ride down the waterslide. It's laughing with abandon and skipping down the sidewalk without caring who sees you.

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TI says he has his daughter’s virginity checked by a doctor—and there is so much wrong with this

Pelvic exams are difficult enough as it is. The assessment of one's hymen, especially if done under emotional duress, can be indescribably traumatic physically and emotionally.

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How I adopted my son—and fought to become his mama

We traveled by air and past oil rigs to visit the right offices. We sat in an intense courtroom proceeding with a magistrate and lawyer, nervously answering the court's questions.

Why I don’t post photos of my child on social media

Protecting my child's privacy is key. Here's why I avoid posting pictures on social media.

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