Moms

Two empty spaces at our dining room table

My boys will never be replaced or forgotten. I will always feel like someone is missing. But where I used to see the emptiness, I now see hope as well. My sons'...

Marry a man who cleans the kitchen

We tackle life as a team because that's what being married is all about. It's real life, not a rom-com. It's a partnership, not a contest.

Spot-on photo series reveals what women want from their partners

From late-night tampon runs to old school sleepovers, Danielle Guenther captures the things women truly appreciate in a new photo series.

The adorable heartbreaking reason Nick Lachey's son doesn't want him on 'DWTS'

We're loving the Lacheys' performances on the show, but we totally feel for little Camden John.

My child is easier to like when he's medicated

We resisted medicating Lucas for his ADHD for three years. Like many parents before us, we took the try-everything-else-first route.

Why a kind-hearted stranger paying for a candle meant everything to this mom

A mom of four was touched by a stranger's kindness when he paid for a candle and makeup she was going to return because she was over budget

The lesson Nia Vardalos is teaching her daughter: 'You don't owe anybody anything'

Actress Nia Vardalos' daughter is already learning a very valuable lesson at home: Personal boundaries matter.

Here's how Kelly Clarkson is teaching daughter to 'stand up for yourself'

The singer said it's never too young to teach children to "speak out when something is wrong."

Want to go to the premiere of 'A Bad Moms Christmas' in LA? Details are here!

Ever have a moment when you felt like a "bad" mom? (Allow us to remind you: You really are doing a great job!)

31 days of Halloween costumes: Baby sushi

The only thing more delicious than actual sushi is a tiny baby in a sushi costume.

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How to ruin your relationship with your teenager

One evening my sons came home with the same exclamation: "It's amazing how many kids hate their parents!" We talked for an hour or so about why.

The song Hoda Kotb sings to Haley Joy totally brings us back to our childhood

Hoda Kotb reveals to her special co-host, Charles Easton, the tune she likes to "Sing" to Haley. Hint: It's a Sesame Street classic.

Pink reveals her No. 1 concern as a mom — and it makes us love her more

Pink knows what it's like to have struggled with confidence as a young person and she doesn't want her own kids to suffer the same pain.

When I am old and gray, I will not regret

I can almost feel it. My empty home. I fear it. Not the beautiful empty nest years, but the lonely, phone-not-ringing years. So for now, I am here. I am here...

Mom Truths: This is what happens inside a mom’s brain

"OK, ready? Calm voice." "Can you please put your shoes on?... Ummm, I'm just making sure you heard me. Can you please put your shoes on?... PUT YOUR SHOES...

Mindy Kaling revealed what she's having — and how Oprah spilled her baby news!

"The Mindy Project" star is opening up about her friend's unplanned baby announcement and revealing more about the baby-on-the-way.

Pink's 9-month-old son is not a fan of her singing voice

Pink may be a worldwide sensation as a singer, but at home, she's got a harsh critic to contend with: her 9-month-old son Jameson!

Millions of kids adore this YouTube star; here's why parents do too

Never heard of DanTDM? Your kids probably have — and because of them, he has more subscribers on YouTube than Adele and more video views on YouTube than Beyonce....

'The years we stop talking': Mom of 2 preschoolers reflects on her marriage

It's the reason marriages fall apart, and it has everything to do with children. If you are early in your parenting journey, you are likely in this season or...

How postpartum depression inspired an episode of 'Black-ish'

"Black-ish" may be a sitcom, but the hit series often tackles serious topics, and Tuesday night's episode continued that tradition.

Kate Gosselin celebrates twins' 17th birthday with adorable throwback pic

Time sure does fly! Cara and Mady Gosselin just turned 17.

Why this CEO is urging women to repeat outfits in the workplace

Arianna Huffington explained why repeating outfits helps save energy and time at Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit.

Nick and Vanessa Lachey open up about preemie son: 'There's strength in sharing'

The couple, who are competing against one another on "Dancing With the Stars," have three children.

Try not to cry at a photo of Carrie Fisher's dog watching 'Star Wars' trailer

You will totally feel the force of their love.

Fallon's 'Everything is Mama' contest winner never gave up on her non-verbal son

Mom of a boy with autism wins the TODAY and Jimmy Fallon 'Everything is Mama' contest with a video of her nonverbal son saying 'mama.'

Beyonce looks just like Blue Ivy in adorable throwback pic

Queen Bey's little princess bears an uncanny resemblance to her famous mom.

Surfer Bethany Hamilton announces she is pregnant with 2nd child

The professional surfer, who lost her arm in a shark attack when she was 13, is expecting a second child with husband Adam Dirks.

Savannah Guthrie's daughter has the most epic Halloween costume planned

The TODAY co-anchor and children's book author reveals Vale's dress-up dream.

Mom Truths: What we won’t really miss about toddlerhood

The TODAY Parenting Team's Cat and Nat adore their young kids and are in no hurry for them to grow up — but there are a few specific (and hilarious!) aspects...

Raising young kids is messy, but it's a 'beautiful kind of mess'

Our family is both our armor and our cocoon from the rest of the world. Family is all in. Always. With no questions asked.

Chrissy Teigen reveals she is planning for baby No. 2 with frozen embryo

Chrissy Teigen may soon be bringing home a baby sister or brother for little Luna!

Carson Daly returns to TODAY for first time since mom’s death

Carson returned to Studio 1A for the first time since his mother Pattie Daly Caruso's death last month.

Mila Kunis on motherhood: 'I literally drove myself crazy with my first kid'

Mila Kunis tells TODAY that when filming "Bad Moms Christmas," she channeled her own frustrations as a stressed-out mom.

Mom who adopted 13 girls in Uganda: ‘They became extensions of me’

In those early days of laying sleepy heads on pillows, I had no comprehension of the wild, devastating, uncontainable love I would feel for them.

Julia Roberts talks motherhood and being a 'selfish little brat' early on

She's almost 50 years old, and over the decades America's sweetheart has discovered a few things about life and herself.

6 celebrity-approved beauty products to help with stretch marks

Stretch marks happen — and not even A-listers are immune. These are the formulas celebs use to fight and fade "tiger stripes."

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

What do we tell our children?

A family isn't static — and there's so much joy to come

I loved the double-stroller stage and the no-stroller phase. I loved being a mom of all boys, and I loved when we added our girl. I loved being a stay-at-home...

31 days of Halloween costumes: Cops and robbers

"Not only was this costume easy to create, but the kids were excited to tell everyone that they were police officers and we were the robbers."

Mom Truths: When your toddler throws a tantrum, DON'T do this

Toddler tantrums are no joke — unless the TODAY Parenting Team's funny moms Cat and Nat are venting about them! Here are their spot-on tips for coping.

The greatest choice you can make for your family that will change everything

It can be easy to have a pivotal argument and take our own sides, turning our backs on one another. But when we choose to love in spite of the anger, it turns...