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6 phrases to help you and your partner defuse coronavirus-related fights

Here's how to keep the peace in a time of stress.

Yep, we’re all fighting with our partners right now

Solidarity. But also—here's how to help make it better.

7 (easy) expert tips for getting through self-quarantine with your relationship intact

Now more than ever, we need to be a united front with our partners...even if it feels impossible.

These kind acts are the light we need in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic

We're seeing how social distancing can actually bring us closer to one another in some truly unexpected ways.

Coronavirus: How to flatten your anxiety while flattening the curve

This is hard. Let's all just admit that. But we can get through it—together.

Black History Month: Teaching my daughters to celebrate Black women’s strength

Mothering Black girls, for me, can be fraught with the responsibility of teaching them Black women's stories while clearing space for them to write their own.

This New York City program aims to reduce isolation & depression for new mamas

It's new and could be a total game-changer for parents.

This mama’s Facebook post is going viral because it’s what we all need to read today

"Always have an extra large bag of chicken nuggets waiting in the freezer for quick lunches or nights you're too tired to cook dinner."

I’m a CEO and a mom who doesn’t do it all, not even close

For me, accepting the limitations of my time and energy forces me to get incredibly clear about what I value most.

88% of parents say being a parent is harder than ever

Luckily there's a lot we can do to make it easier—like giving ourselves a break on self-imposed expectations, and allowing some room for grace.

What do moms do on their days off? Work

A new study shows dads log 50 more minutes of relaxation on the weekends than moms.

2020 is the year things get better for moms

Here's what needs to happen.

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

A mom shares her parenting views on social media choices, emphasizing respect for privacy without judging others.

Prioritizing your own health is the greatest gift you can give your kids this year

Marsha Parker did it and she's inspiring us to do it, too.

Being a SAHM can be a thankless job—and yes, it’s real work

I am the always-on-call parent. And if I miss any of it, if I slip up, that's all on me, too.

A love note to the exhausted single mama

The labor requirements of a single mother are uniquely intense. Sometimes when I break it down for myself I feel like a superhero and sometimes I feel even more tired.

The complicated problem with ‘baby-friendly’ hospitals

They might not be as 'mom-friendly' as we need them to be.

It’s science: The powerful health benefits of gratitude for parents

Instead of feeling burdened, what if we choose to be grateful for all we have to do? We get to shop. We get to wrap. We get to decorate.

17 ways to get financially fit going into the new year, mama

11. Try a no spending challenge

‘Frozen 2’s’ powerful portrayal of male emotions & equal relationships is what kids need

And we love it.