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Motherhood

Family

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Parenting

My baby and I already had a higher chance of dying during delivery, but when my fear turned to panic, only one person in the room could help: the one who looked like me.

My baby and I already had a higher chance of dying during delivery, but when my labour failed to progress and my fear turned to panic, only one person in the room could help: the one who looked like me.

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Labour and delivery

What are the signs of labour? What’s a c-section like? And what if your home birth doesn’t go to plan? Learn what you need to know about giving birth

Pregnancy

Everything you need to know about your pregnancy: what to expect week by week, tips for baby names and baby shower planning, pregnancy health, and more.

Giving birth

I thought we'd get a sweet "first haircut" memory for the baby book, but it was derailed by systemic racism.

My two sons can’t get their hair cut at the same salon—and that needs to change

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Toddler

Want to teach your child about mindfulness? Looking for a great vacation getaway for families? Trying to understand the latest YouTube craze for kids? We’ve got you covered. 

Family life

We're an interracial couple living in a multicultural city, but raising our biracial child gets more and more complicated as he gets older.

I thought a loving home was all we needed to raise a biracial child

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Talking about race: You know we’re black, right?

Are you talking about race, power and justice with your kids?

5 books to teach your kids about privilege and socioeconomic differences

Education

Had I waited too long for a second child within the two-year gap? Had I robbed my soon-to-be six-year-old son of the closeness of childhood siblinghood?

Alicia Lue

Latest from Alicia Lue

I didn't expect to have such mixed feelings after having my last baby

I survived labour as a Black woman—and I believe my Black nurse played a huge role

My two sons can’t get their hair cut at the same salon—and that needs to change

I thought a loving home would be enough for my biracial child

Was I selfish for putting off another baby?