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My husband and I chose a legal guardian for our daughter—here’s how we did it

Even though it’s hard to discuss, especially as new parents, it is a critical decision in keeping your child protected.

These are the 6 books I’d gift to new moms

To empower them to tackle the anxiety and stress that comes with motherhood.

Pigeon pose and other self-care practices you can do with your child

Sometimes a short escape from routine is the remedy.

Attachment disruptions can lead to resentment—here’s why you shouldn’t push it away

After the joy of having my son, I gradually became aware of the more negative feelings tugging at the corners of my mind.

Black women are often left out of clinical trial research. Here’s what we can do to change that

80% of Black women are willing to participate in a clinical trial, but most haven’t been actually asked, a researcher finds.

How busy families can prioritize multigenerational spring break adventures

We know: Getting the whole crew under one roof isn’t always easy.

Why we chose IVF for our second pregnancy

We vowed almost immediately after our daughter's diagnosis that we’d find a way to give her a sibling. It seemed an easy choice at the time. But it would get harder.

Why Sheila and I can’t be friends

Here’s how I know she wasn’t the kind of friend I need as a mom: She didn’t read the room.

6 ways to strengthen your relationship while going through fertility challenges

It can all start to feel so… clinical, but here’s how to find your way back to each other.

This Valentine’s Day I’m teaching my daughters about all types of love

My goal is to make them confident that they can celebrate Valentine’s Day whether they have a romantic partner or not.

Deciphering the telenovela parenting dilemma: ¿Si o No?

Is there a way to pass down this bonding technique the right way?

Housework is never ending—but that doesn’t mean your work is

My daughter and I have so much to learn from the strong, hardworking women who came before us, but we also have things to unlearn.

The happiest kids in the world have social safety nets

I wanted to know why Dutch children like Louie and Morris are often cited as being the happiest in the world.

Milk, tears and mastitis paranoia: Hazy adventures in early breastfeeding

I think you must be what Rumi was writing about—“the universe in ecstatic motion.”

Childhood is making magic out of everyday rituals

Dear mama, my childhood was a beautiful one and I know you gave me so much of what you had not.

The mental load of holiday cleanup

In my version, I am noticing, taking no action, with only myself to be frustrated with for not finding a solution.

Separation anxiety: How my toddler (finally) adjusted to preschool

I am suddenly acutely aware of how fast he is growing up.

Loving unconditionally: embracing LGBTQ+ identities

Don't allow your own experiences with your parents dictate how you engage with your own children.

Breaking the generational cycle of poverty: Why safe and affordable homes are essential for children’s future

1 in 30 kids experience homelessness each year.

Is your baby rejecting your refrigerated or frozen breast milk? It could be high lipase

This is the stuff no one warned us about.