Pregnancy

Whether it’s a fierce family board game or cheering from the soccer sidelines, it’s fun to watch your kids learn to compete. Games and competitive sports are fun, and they can help foster self-esteem and feelings of accomplishment for children. But what happens when your child responds to a victory by bragging—or a loss with

Take the muss and fuss out of planning your family vacation by booking a stay at an all inclusive family resorts Club Med. All-inclusive resorts are often a best case scenario for families with young kids as anything you’d ever need (lodging, meals, extracurriculars, and amenities) is included in the package price— and you never

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 that a high school football coach was allowed to pray with his team on the public school’s football field. On its surface, the ruling might seem fairly benign—but it isn’t. It overturns decades of previous decisions regarding prayer in school, and as a (non-Christian) person of faith, this

This story was written by Taraneh K. and originally appeared on The Mighty. In 2016 I gave birth to my son after a challenging and stressful pregnancy. From the first month of my pregnancy, I suffered from a complication called hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), a condition that causes severe, unrelenting nausea and vomiting. HG causes women to experience severe

This story was written by Deidre Roemer and originally appeared on The Mighty. About 12 and a half years ago, my husband and I were at an ultrasound early in our pregnancy. The technician took a long time to do the scan, which had me worried that it was bad news. She looked at my husband

Congress approved bipartisan gun control legislation on Friday, making it the first major legislation of its kind in nearly three decades. The U.S. House of Representatives approved the bill in a vote of 234-193 on June 24, one day after the Senate approved the legislation in a vote of 65-33. The bill now moves on

On June 22 the staff and volunteers of @MomsDemand received a special surprise from Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex. Shannon Watts, the founder of the organization Moms Demand Action, shared a picture of the letter on Twitter. .@MomsDemand volunteers and staff have been working around the clock for weeks, so it was moving to

There are tons of reasons to take a babymoon: it’s a chance to recharge, unplug and savor your time before baby arrives. Plus, it can be a good opportunity to reconnect with your partner. Whatever your reason, a babymoon—when planned safely and thoughtfully—can be a great idea for many moms-to-be. We tapped the travel agents

When it comes to back-to-school shopping, the most thrilling purchase has always been a new pair of kicks. I mean, they’re literally the foundation of a fresh wardrobe. That said, picking the best shoes for school is an annual tradition that can easily be fraught with indecision. The styles! The colors! The need for comfort

As a commerce editor in the parenting space, I’m constantly grilling my colleagues, friends, and even strangers about the baby gear they can’t live without. Over the years, certain products pop up time and time again because they’re just that good. One that’s been the topic of many conversations? The Chair from Lalo–a stylish grow-with-me

After the ​​Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized both the Moderna Covid vaccine for kids under 6 and the Pfizer Covid vaccine for kids under 5 on Friday, it felt like parents everywhere were finally able to exhale. The news comes one and a half years after vaccines were approved for adults—though for many parents,

If you need support right now, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. This story was written by Tea Jones and originally appeared on The Mighty. When I first discovered I was pregnant with my son, Jack, I was terrified. I was only recently 21,

This story was written by Randi Latzman and originally appeared on The Mighty. Parenting is the greatest responsibility I have ever had. Although it is my job to help my daughter to learn and grow, she helps me to learn and grow as well. The truth is, the image I had of parenting is not

If you’ve ever spent ample time wondering what to wear when it’s so hot you feel like you’re melting from the inside out, you’ve probably considered a lot of things. But have you considered the muumuu? Before you laugh (don’t worry, you’ll be laughing plenty here in a minute), just know that by the time

Searching for the perfect baby name can be one of the more exciting things to research before your little one gets here. You might have already looked at celebrity baby names or possibly your favorite show (Bridgerton baby names, anyone?) for ideas but if you’re looking for a name that sparks a happy memory then

Earlier this week, Kylie Jenner took to her Instagram Stories to share how her postpartum workout journey is going. The reality star got candid about the issues she’s been experiencing in the four months since giving birth to her son—specifically postpartum pain. “4 months postpartum,” Jenner captioned one of the videos she shared. “I have

This mom’s viral TikTok is the ultimate (and hilarious) lesson on not judging books by their covers, and you’ll see why in a moment. TikTok user and mom @Jenifursue shared an extremely entertaining story on her page recently, and it’s honestly one of the best stories about mom friends and a mishap you’ve probably heard

It’s every mom’s worst fear right now. More than 40% of retailers have been out of stock on baby formula since a national shortage began earlier this year, and while the White House scrambles to find a solution, mothers are doing everything they can to get their hands on the liquid gold. And that includes

It was a Wednesday morning. I was sitting on the edge of my bed, holding my newborn and looking at my 3-year-old. Each of us crying for 3 different reasons.  This was my first week as a stay-at-home mom and I was frustrated. I wasn’t quite sure what that title involved and if I would

Being a pregnant mom or brand-new to motherhood is such an overwhelming time because so many things are out of your control. Better to prepare for the things that are in your control, right? According to this pregnant mom going viral on TikTok, that would be a resounding YES. Maisie Crompton, a 20-year-old pregnant mom-to-be