Moms

Jamie Lynn Spears says being a good mom 'has nothing to do with age'

Jamie Lynn Spears had her first child at 17, and says age is just a number when it comes to being a parent.

The change hurts my heart

"Sometimes hurt comes when you feel so much love and gratitude for what is that you want to stay in one present second forever, but you know you can’t."

My kids think I'm great and that's all that matters

"When the sun goes down and we all cuddle up to watch a movie in our messy house, my kids snuggle in close to me and fight over who gets to be nearest."

Rewriting history: How the worst day of my life became one of my best

When they told us you had Down syndrome, it was a big shock. Our bond was instantaneous, but I was terrified.

I put my husband first, and I'm a better mom because of it

"At the end of the day, he deserves so much more than my leftovers."

'Dear neurotypical mom': 5 things special needs parents wish you knew

"Here are five things other special needs mamas like me wish you knew about our real lives...even if we are too afraid to ever say it out loud."

This is what long-term coping looks like

"Coping with unfriendly news over and over. Coping with your child’s diagnosis. Coping with how all of it seems to envelop every inch of your life."

I'm the dad with the butterfly tattoo

My son Jackson was born with Down syndrome. He's an unbelievable blessing, but when he was first diagnosed, I was terrified.

Carrie Underwood gets real about 'bouncing back' after baby Jacob

The country star got candid about how difficult it's been getting back into shape.

Jessica Simpson shows off her third-trimester baby bump in bikini pic

As she awaits the arrival of baby No. 3, the singer-actress-entrepreneur is giving her fans and followers another peek at her pregnancy.

A lived life is a messy life

"Sometimes we forget that when we try and hide our messy sides from those who love us most, we aren't allowing them to really love us."

There's a season for Oreos and a season for jogging

"I cannot resent the choices I’ve made over the last four months with the cards that life has given me."

What happens after college for students with Down syndrome? Answer: A LOT

With more than 265 postsecondary opportunities available, people with Down syndrome are finding meaningful jobs and newfound independence.

21 things I wish I knew about having a child with Down syndrome

On World Down Syndrome Day, veteran parents describe what it's actually like to raise a child with three copies of chromosome 21.

Katie Couric dubs herself 'monster-in-law' ahead of daughter's wedding

The former TODAY anchor and mom of two is overjoyed.

A doctor said our son would be a waste: Here's what she didn't know

"A doctor looked straight at us and told us adopting our son would be a waste of our life."

My husband works a manual labor job and I've never been more thankful

"He supports our family by the sweat of his brow and the strength of his back."

Toddler and mom have emotional reaction when he meets baby number two

Feeling guilty about welcoming a second child? That's totally normal.

Sometimes I wonder what the mother I was 5 years ago would think of me now

"Motherhood changes you. It even changes the mother you thought you were going to be."

Pregnancy after child loss: 'She is not instead of him, she is because of him'

"A new baby after child loss is never simple, never black and white."

After battling Twitter for her daughter, mom faces hardest fight yet: Letting go

She persuaded Twitter to change its harassment tool; now this mom is fighting for her daughter to 'live her best life' in hospice.

73 percent of lunch boxes contain mold — here's the right way to clean them!

Lunch boxes need more than a quick shake to get them clean. Follow these expert tips for cleaning them the right way.

Here's to the good uncles

"The uncles that help with homework, hold little hands and sneak soda and ice cream when mom and dad aren’t looking."

Joining the PTO put my sobriety at risk

"It had been a long time, but there it was: a craving — a deep, dangerous craving to consume alcohol."

JoJo Siwa's mom Jess on bullies and haters: 'Delete 'em'

Mom's advice to JoJo: Just keep living your dream.

JoJo Siwa’s mom has the best advice for dealing with online haters

JoJo Siwa’s mom, Jess, shares with TODAY’s Sheinelle Jones on an episode of “Through Mom’s Eyes” how she raises a YouTube and Nickelodeon star, deals with internet...

Funny because it’s true: The best of Cat and Nat’s #MomTruth videos

When Cat and Nat share their hilarious "Mom Truths" videos on the TODAY Parenting Team, mothers everywhere snort coffee out of their noses.

Mom math: My 3 kids do not equal your 3 kids

"Have you ever been at the park and noticed a mother with the same number of children as you?"

This is what long-lasting love looks like

"Not like both of us making sure all appearances were perfect and all flaws hidden."

See Lori Loughlin talk about sending her daughter to college in 2017 interview

The "Fuller House" star, who has been charged with participating in a college admissions bribery scheme, spoke to TODAY in 2017 about her oldest daughter going...