Moms

What is adenomyosis? The condition behind Gabrielle Union's fertility problems

After welcoming a baby via surrogate, Gabrielle Union is raising awareness of the condition.

Chrissy Teigen reveals her family has McDonald's for Christmas

The cookbook author has an unusual meal of choice for the holidays.

Dear children, when I screw up, I hope you'll love me anyway

"We are going to disappoint each other."

Here's what I remember about my childhood Christmases

"In my innocence, beauty was still dictated by joy, by love, by goodness. I had not yet been jaded by airbrushed, staged, or filtered photos."

Gabrielle Union shares emotional video from moment daughter was born

The actress posted footage of daughter Kaavia's birth last month via surrogate while reflecting on her difficult journey toward becoming a mom.

'It really blew my mind': 3 strangers help mom in airport, she pays it forward

After a hectic travel day, three women helped this mom of two toddlers get through security and a flight.

'Who am I if he is not here?': My search for identity after my father's death

"They are a part of us, just as we are a part of them, and I do believe a piece of us leaves this world with them."

Why we're changing our family traditions this Christmas

"Christmas is about spending time with those you love, not biding your time until the next place you have to stop."

Pink and her family went to Disneyland, and the pictures are adorable

Disneyland is known as the happiest place on earth, and when the Hart family shows up, that's especially true.

Mayim Bialik gets candid about work-family balance: 'I feel mom guilt all the time'

"I would love to be able to do it all," the "Big Bang Theory" actress says.

Survey finds parents can influence kids' musical tastes... before this age

Want to raise a little rocker? Better get to them while they're young.

The harsh reality of holiday anxiety

"If you love someone who battles this holiday monster, take a breath and love them harder."

'Our hearts have shattered twice': My story of losing two daughters in two years

"Some things I know are not for our humanly understanding, but that doesn't make my heart and soul hurt any less."

Why Dylan Dreyer and her husband don’t normally exchange Christmas gifts

This year, however, they're doing stockings!

Why my fake Christmas tree is better than your real one

The holiday season is the only time of year I embrace being artificial ... in my choice of Christmas trees.

Eva Longoria explains why she didn’t feel pressure to lose weight after baby

She wanted to give her body time to adjust after giving birth to Santiago.

Mama, these really are the best days of your life

"Regardless of annoyances, yelling, demanding, not listening, constant attention...whatever it may be, these really are the best days of your life."

If you give a mom a casserole

"Looking at your family will remind her that she has a million things to do. So she'll ask for a little help."

A toddler who is always on the move is the greatest gift

"Most days, I wish for him to stop, to slow down. Just for a moment or two. But my wish is rarely granted."

Our elf went on a vacation: A permanent one

"Our elf left three years ago and he is never coming back. Never."

What I want every female in my life to know

"Your post-baby body is beautiful. Give yourself a break. You made a human, for goodness sake."

'Love deeply, be quick to serve': A letter to my sons

"Don’t change for anyone. Put yourself around people who accept you for who you are."

Don't fake it: Getting a real Christmas tree is the only way to go

While a fake tree might do the job for some folks, to me, it just wouldn't feel like Christmas without the real thing.

Parents: You don't need to do it all this holiday season

"If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed for months, it is time to let go of that stress. Do less."

YOU are the gift your kids need this year

"The next time you find yourself peering into the incredible world of childhood, keep this in mind: It is through our time, not our gifts, that we get in."...

'Jersey Shore's' JWoww shares beautiful moment of son after autism diagnosis

Many people shared messages of support and love for the proud mother of two.

Megan Fox explains why she won't be shamed for her sons' long hair

Shouldn't it be illegal, she wonders, to shame children for what they wear... or shame a mom for what her child wears?

Kate Hudson shares mission to get back to 'fighting weight' after giving birth

Hudson shared a photo of herself in leggings and a sports bra less than two months after welcoming her third child.

Chrissy Teigen on handling the mom shaming: 'It gets to me'

The mom of two feels the pressure of raising her kids in the spotlight. But it doesn't mean she avoids social media.

Parents: You don't need to do it all this holiday season

"Do less. In doing so, you may actually recapture the joy of the season."

A holiday guide to autism

"We want holiday parties with a lot of cookies. We want less madness, and more quiet smiles."

The reality of middle-class motherhood

"I’m just hoping that we can buy enough groceries to get us to the next payday."

Here's why moms are so tired... and so lucky

"Someday we will sleep but the odds are it won’t be today."

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.

Love, patience and perspective: Things I'm grateful for this holiday season

"My sons are growing up beautifully, but rapidly; the passing of time is out of my control."

We are forgetting about our boys and that's not OK

"Boys are just as important as girls."

Mom thanks stranger who taught her how to style her black daughter's hair

"As a white mama, I am deeply aware of the social and cultural areas of parenting where I will have to reach out for support," Stephanie Hollifield wrote.