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Is 40 Weeks the Ideal Maternity Leave Length?

By Sharon Lerner — 2011

Long leaves are good for both babies and mothers, but extra-long leaves may not be, and other surprising lessons from Europe.

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10 Ideas for a Calming Morning Routine

If you think about it, our children must be separated from us for eight to 12 hours while they sleep. Mornings are a great opportunity to reconnect with your child after all of those hours of separation.

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Jazmine McCoy
2020
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It’s Never Easy To Be A Stepmom: Here’s Why

It is one thing to be a parent. It is another thing entirely to be a stepparent. Taking on the role of becoming a stepmom to kids that may have not known you previously can come with its own set of rules and challenges. It is up to you to fully understand what you are up against as a stepmom

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Casey Imafadon
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I Knew I Wasn’t What My Future Mother-in-Law Wanted

I’d never felt so white in my life—and that was before she saw me completely naked.

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Amy Jo Burns
2017
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Solve the 4 Biggest Problems Blended Families Face

Of course, becoming a stepfamily isn't always easy. Bringing two families together under one roof can be quite challenging. Even for the most prepared, growing pains will likely occur when two families merge.

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Amy Morin
2021
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The Mental Load of Motherhood

Mothers share their thoughts on the mental load of motherhood—and how they survive the 24/7 job called “Mom.”

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Stephanie Ruhle
2019
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How Single Moms Can Nurture New Relationships, But Still Keep the Kids First

Wondering if it’s possible to have a strong post-divorce relationship as a single mom? These six tips will help you make it all work.

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Stephanie Young
2017
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Lesbian Mothers: My Two Mums

A recent study found that children raised by lesbian couples were often brighter, happier and more confident than kids brought up in more traditional family units. Here, four women-only households describe their experiences of parenthood – and why tolerance and honesty are the key.

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Shahesta Shaitly
2010
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How to Avoid Raising a “Shadow Sibling”

Putting all your eggs in one basket by focusing on the super star in your family isn’t healthy for anyone. Find the time to support each member of the family. They’ll all shine.

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Lynn Perkins
2017
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5 Ways to Be a Great Mom, Even When You’re Overworked

Remembering what matters most means knowing that no matter what we achieve in life, those we love are the primary reason why we do it. Staying present for your kids in quality ways whenever you can makes all the difference.

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Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin
2015
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‘Intensive’ Parenting Is Now the Norm in America

The style of child-rearing that most aspire to takes a lot of time and money, and many families can’t pull it off.

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Joe Pinsker
2019
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