I sobbed in gratitude as I unfolded outfit after outfit. But little did I know that my battle with overstuffed closets had just begun.

Hand-me-downs are a new mom's blessing and curse

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We cover everything from makeup, fashion, and skincare to funky room decor ideas for kids.

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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.

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I have absolutely nothing against feting the new parents and baby. But gift opening is a tradition that can be done away with.

Here’s why I think we all need to stop opening gifts at baby showers

Baby gifts

Looking for unique baby shower ideas? Check out our suggestions for themes, menus, baby shower games, etiquette, planning a baby shower, and much more.

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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.

Baby showers

I'm aware that my rule isn't fair to the vast majority of men. But my duty to protect my kids trumps my duty as a feminist to treat men and women equally.

My kids are never allowed alone in a room with a man

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You may think you know your tiny tot, but it took this mom going on holiday with only one twin to truly get to know her six-year-old.

What I learned from taking only one kid on vacation and not the other

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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. 

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I wish I had read something like this during all my pre&#x2d;baby insomnia. Pregnant women shouldn’t be afraid of breastfeeding!

Can we stop scaring women about the horrors of breastfeeding, please?

Motherhood

Looking for breastfeeding help? Read our tips on the best breastfeeding positions, finding the right latch, treating sore nipples, and knowing when to quit.

Baby

Everything you need to know about your baby, including information on breastfeeding, teething, colic, baby development, food, sleep, and more..

Breastfeeding

My birth plan included an epidural. But after two tries, it didn’t work and I went through 18 hours of excruciating labour and an episiotomy without one.

Why did no one tell me that epidurals don't always work?

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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

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Hand-me-downs are a new mom’s blessing and curse

Here’s why I think we all need to stop opening gifts at baby showers

My kids are never allowed alone in a room with a man

What I learned from taking one kid on vacation—and leaving the other behind

Can we stop scaring women about the horrors of breastfeeding, please?

Why did no one tell me that epidurals don't always work?