Saying yes to the adventure of foster care
The call came at midnight: "We have a 3-year-old girl at the hospital. Her mom was shot and is not expected to live through the night. Can you come pick her...
A brutally honest — and awesome — back-to-school night
My beloved preschool director was saying things but she was also NOT SAYING THINGS. And the things she was not saying were being conveyed (at least to me) with...
Mom Truths: Child’s punishment = mom’s dream
Sleep. Baths. Hair styling. Quiet time outs. The TODAY Parenting Team's Cat and Nat hilariously point out just how much moms love all the things that make kids...
Moms, let's stop apologizing for the mess
Sometimes our homes are cluttered and chaotic, and sometimes they're sparkling and smelling fresh. We live here and our space reflects that — our kids, our...
'Hot mess' on wheels: Are you a messy-car mom?
Is your car spotless, or does it look like you actually do live in it? Does it really matter? Moms weigh in.
Carson Daly's Instagram posts about his late mother will make you cry
Carson Daly paid a sweet tribute to his late mother, Pattie Daly Caruso, who died at 73 years old on Sunday.
Hilarious video shows the differences between mom's first pregnancy and the rest
While getting real about the differences between her first pregnancy and all the others, this mom reminds us that one thing stays the same.
As a busy wife and mom of two kids, 'I am the keeper'
To all of you who are keepers, I see you. I know the weight of the things you keep. I know the invisible work you do — which doesn't come with a pay check or...
Emerging from the fog of parenting small children
Bit by bit you find pieces of yourself you set aside long ago. You collect the nearly forgotten pieces as you go. A book here, a quiet cup of coffee there....
Eva Mendes gets real about mom guilt: It's 'just kind of always there'
She's an actress, entrepreneur and clothing designer, but Eva Mendes is also a mother, and like so many other busy moms, she finds the work-home balance anything...
Serena Williams' fiancé loves being a father: 'Dad life is the greatest'
He's only been a parent for a short time, but Alexis Ohanian is the proudest papa in the world.
Carson Daly's mother Pattie Daly Caruso has died
Carson and his family paid tribute to his mother, who "touched so many lives with her kindness, her giant spirit, and her love of life."
12 touching signs you're a NICU parent
In honor of Neonatal Nurses Day on Sept. 15, a mom reflects on the place that made her a stronger person than she ever believed possible.
This woman made her husband a vasectomy cake and it's hilarious
We've seen some pretty impressive birthday cakes, wedding cakes and even the ever-popular cake smash, but this one is definitely new.
Here's to all the moms who are exhausted before their day really begins
Someday we'll be sitting in our tidy kitchens or leaving a silent house. And from what I hear we'll miss this. We'll miss these signs of love and life behind...
Mom Truths: Why back-to-school resolutions and reality don’t mix
The beginning of a new school year can feel like a mom New Year. The TODAY Parenting Team's Cat and Nat hilariously advise against putting TOO much pressure...
Enter the TODAY and Jimmy Fallon ‘Everything Is Mama’ contest
Is anything sweeter than the first time your baby says "Mama"?
Mom of 3 young kids: 'I suck at being a friend right now'
I'm in the weeds. I'm knee-deep in parenting little kids who need me for pretty much everything right now. But this stage in life — it doesn't last forever....
Kathie Lee Gifford shares fond and funny memories of her late mom Joannie
Kathie Lee Gifford looks back at clips from her mother's appearances on TODAY. Her mom, Joan Epstein, passed away in her sleep on Tuesday.
See Serena Williams' sweet photo of her baby girl — and find out her name!
Serena Williams and fiance Alexis Ohanian welcomed their daughter to the world two weeks ago, and now they're ready to introduce the world to her.
Angelina Jolie on her 'difficult' year: 'I am a little bit stronger'
The actress and filmmaker split from her husband Brad Pitt last September, and the year that followed was not easy.
Kathie Lee Gifford's mom Joan Epstein has died
Joan Epstein, whose daughter Kathie Lee Gifford described as "the sunniest person I know," has died.
The weight of motherhood: 'I can still pick him up, so I do'
Last week, he asked me to carry him downstairs. I could have said no, you are a big boy now. But I don't say no. I juggle the other things in my hands and find...
Pregnant mom who rejected cancer treatment to save unborn child has died
The Michigan woman died over the weekend, just days after giving birth to her sixth child.
Angelina Jolie takes her kids on a family outing to red-carpet premiere
The actress was joined by four of her children on the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday.
Reese Witherspoon shares sweet message, throwback pic for daughter's birthday
The actress wished her "sweet girl," Ava Phillippe, a happy 18th birthday with a loving message on Instagram.
Mom Truths: What ‘80s moms need to know about 2017
Back to the future! The TODAY Parenting Team's Cat and Nat hilariously engage in time travel and tell '80s moms what it's like to be a mother today.
Kelly Clarkson's kids invaded Studio 1A — and they couldn't be cuter!
Kelly Clarkson's kids staged a mini takeover that left us saying "aw!"
Kelly Clarkson on motherhood: I can't 'be there for everything — and that's OK'
Singer, songwriter, author, soon-to-be "Voice" coach and mother of two Kelly Clarkson makes multitasking look easy. But looks can be deceiving.
Kristen Bell talks being honest with her kids (even when it comes to Santa)
The "Bad Moms Christmas" star chatted with TODAY about honesty with her daughters, as well as the fundraising campaign for Alliance of Moms.
When I feel overwhelmed as a mom, I remember: 'You're going to miss it'
You're going to miss someone needing you ALL THE TIME. You're going to miss being called out for maybe a hundred times a day for all things great and small....
'It’s very isolating': Alanis Morissette shares postpartum depression battle
Months after delivering her second child, Alanis Morissette still struggles with postpartum depression. She opened up to help others.
Madonna opens up about the criticism she faced after adopting from Africa
The pop superstar, who adopted two more children from Malawi earlier this year, opened up about the emotional journey in a new interview.
Pink recalls painful moment with daughter that inspired VMAs speech: 'I cried'
The pop superstar reflected on her empowering message to daughter Willow at the MTV VMAs on Wednesday's episode of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."
Meet the parents behind NPR's first podcast for kids (and their grown-ups)
Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas are two parents who want all kids to put down their screens and engage in the exciting world around them.
This school year, try a 5-minute hack to transform your kid's morning routine
Alarm clocks, music, poking and prodding weren't working — and then we found the perfect trick.
'It starts with us': Funny moms get serious about including new moms
"We need to support each other and unite through that thing we have in common — motherhood."
'This year will be different': School year resolutions I'm making as a mom
To keep us from over committing, I have to picture my February self, exhausted, irritated, and hanging on for Spring Break.
Dylan Dreyer shares her secret to dining with baby Calvin
Dylan Dreyer shared a photo of a casual Sunday night dinner with baby Calvin.
See the powerful note from a nurse that changed this new mom’s life
Mariah Kaitlyn Herrera gained 100 pounds during her pregnancy and completely lost her confidence. This special nurse's note changed everything.
Jennifer Garner is everyone's slightly goofy mom who just joined Instagram
Actress Jennifer Garner joined Instagram and her first post is all mom.
Jessica Simpson shared the cutest back-to-school pic of her mini-me daughter
The 5-year-old attended her very first day of kindergarten this week, and mom captured the moment.
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Meet the Oregon mom who raised 12 kids (9 of them adopted)
TODAY moms open up about how to raise confident kids
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TODAY moms summit ‘was like having lunch on a cloud,’ Sheinelle Jones says
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