Moms

Parents, let's face the challenges of the digital age together

"It’s very easy to see how different things are for our children while overlooking how different things are for us as parents."

No one tells you about the loneliness of motherhood

"I think we can agree that a village makes motherhood possible, but today I marvel at the tasks that you, Momma, do each day completely alone."

If you see something, say something: My note to three teen girls at Starbucks

"You are smart and you are pretty. It would take nothing from you to also be kind."

Why I'm ordering Thanksgiving dinner from a restaurant this year

"I can't even get my three kids to smile at the same time. I for sure can't put together a three-course meal."

'It changed me forever': My preemie, five years after our time in the NICU

"It was an emotional roller coaster, but even a bumpy journey can be a beautiful experience."

How do we raise children in a world filled with hate?

"We can’t bring back those who have needlessly lost their lives. What we can do, is teach our children to be better than we have been."

Here's what kids who are grieving need most

"1 in 5 children will experience the death of a close loved one before age 18. They need support."

To the mom whose nest will never be empty

"Accept that your life won’t look like everyone else’s. But that won’t mean it’s not beautiful."

I know I'm not supposed to say I hated being pregnant, but I did

"Baking a baby in your belly is hard work. I wasn't prepared for just how difficult it would be."

Joanna Gaines shares her blissful day with baby Crew — see the sweet pics!

The busy mom took time out for some very important lounging with her little one.

Sarah Michelle Gellar channels 'Buffy' to embarrass her kids, and we love it

Her kids may think it's cringeworthy, but we think it’s awesome!

Losing a baby changes your perspective

"You don't think this way because you are broken. You think this way because you have been through a tragedy that has changed your perspective."

That time my daughter talked to a stranger

“Excuse me, sir? This is Norah and she’d like to know if you’d take a photo with her for her birthday?”

My son's prescription ran out yesterday

"This is the real, raw, unfiltered everyday life of a special needs parent."

I forgot how to be the happy mom

"Where did the laughing, the wonderful Hallmark moments, the sitting at the table with the glitter and making snowflakes part of being a mom go?"

See how this little girl stole the show during mom's Election Night victory speech

The 4-year-old daughter of newly-elected Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger melted hearts on Election Night.

Want to preserve baby's umbilical cord stump? There's a necklace for that

There's a new way to show off baby's in utero connection to mom.

How to talk to children about shootings: An age-by-age guide

A horrific event has happened once again. What do we tell our children?

Nicole Kidman opens up about her kids with Tom Cruise: 'It's my job to love them'

The actress and producer spoke up about the most important role in her life — as a mom.

From HIB to PMPL: A list of abbreviations moms should use when they text

"I am starting to think it is time for me to get honest with my texting shorthand."

Why did I go overseas to adopt? Because that's where my children were

"These are not separate problems. It is the same issue dressed in different clothing."

Don't let the mean moms win

"Sorry to burst your bubble, but the mean girl phenomenon doesn't simply disappear once you cross the threshold into motherhood."

To the mom cleaning up confetti from LOL Surprise Dolls: I see you

"I see you over there, under 25 layers of plastic scraps while your child is still gleefully unwrapping the contents of that colorful ball."

I wish someone would've warned me about these BIG FEELINGS

"It went so fast. People told me it would and I didn’t believe them, but here we are in the home stretch; the finish line is near."

Former 'Bachelor' Sean Lowe's baby is out of the ICU and in 'good spirits'

"Bachelor" alums Sean and Catherine Lowe had quite the scare over the weekend.

When kids with special needs get 'A Chance To Dance,' just watch them shine

Kim Smith couldn't find dance studios that would take her daughter, who has autism. She started a new kind of class and her students are making their mark....

Ali Fedotowsky shares photo with powerful message about accepting post-baby body

The former "Bachelorette" star shared an intimate photo and an important message with her fans on Instagram.

From foster care to adoption: The road that lead us to our Noah

"You’re here because of mommy’s dream but ultimately, you came home because of your daddy’s strength."

Why I'm begging Kim Kardashian to remove the 'R' word from her vocabulary

"I would not be the advocate I claim to be if I did not confront you about this."

Amy Schumer shares sonogram video: 'Oh, my God! It's moving all around!'

The star marveled at her baby-on-the-way in a sweet clip she shared on Instagram.

I took one kid (not all three) to Disneyland and it was just what we needed

"You’re only taking one kid? Won’t your oldest be so mad? How is he going to feel? Shouldn’t you at least take both older kids so that it’s fair?"

God, why? I don't deserve this

"Sometimes hold-ups don’t hold you down. Sometimes, if you can just believe, they will lift you higher than you ever imagined."

Joanna Gaines is already getting excited about baby Crew's first Christmas

In a nostalgia-filled essay for The Magnolia Journal, the home-improvement specialist and mother of five reveals that some things don't require any improvement....