Honoring The Enduring Resistance Of Black Motherhood

On Juneteenth, & Every Day

Jun. 18, 2025 Miniseries/Getty Images The Lessons We Carry On Juneteenth — & Every Day — I Honor The Enduring Resistance Of Black Motherhood Tomorrow we collectively take a step back and have the day to pause and reflect on the importance of Juneteenth. This year, Julianka Bell has written a really stellar piece about what the holiday means to her not only as a Black mother, but as the granddaughter of an enslaved woman who fled the Jim Crow South in the middle of the night. "We're no longer picking cotton, but the pressure to produce at all costs hasn't disappeared. Now we get paid, but the message is the same: Absorb the extra labor, smile through the stress, and say, 'I'm fine,' even when you're not. Rest feels like a luxury and something you have to earn or feel guilty for." She continues: "Lately, however, I find myself returning to the image of my grandmother on that quiet night, declaring that enough was enough. She walked away from a life where her labor was expected but never valued. The lesson she left us, the one I carry into motherhood, is that true freedom can mean the right to be whole, nourished, and to take pause without shame, as a way to show up fully for the ones you love." I promise this beautiful piece will stay with you. Read More ⮕ Latest Jamie Grill/Tetra images/Getty Images Aiden/Aidan/Aidin/Aydyn When You Combine Alternate Spellings, These Are The *Real* Most Popular Baby Names Ever notice there's about 10 different ways to spell Amelia or Aiden? Well, it turns out those variations can seriously affect how popular a name actually is. Read More. Mattel Come On, Barbie, Let's Go Party Play-Doh Barbie Is The Crossover We Didn't Know We Were Missing The two iconic brands have come together to inspire new Read More. TikTok The Kids Are All Right Kids On Roblox Are Protesting ICE Discover how kids on Roblox are reflecting real-world issues through play. From ICE protests to impactful cosplay, see how children engage with current events. Read More. Featured LIFE This Tiny Formula Packet Is Doing Big Things For Moms On The Move New parent math: You leave the house for 20 minutes and somehow still need half the nursery. ByHeart gets it, which is why they turned their award-winning infant formula into the Anywhere Pack, a genius single-serve packet made for moms who are done hauling full-size cans to music class. It's the same next-gen, closest-to-breast-milk formula your baby already glugs down with glee, now in a travel-friendly format that fits in your coat pocket. No pre-measuring. No mess. No "oops, forgot the scoop." Just a perfect 4 oz bottle every time (or 8 oz if you double up). Finally, feeding on-the-go doesn't feel like a second job. Learn More ⮕ Meet The Next-Gen Formula ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula The one for every day Shop Now ⮕ ByHeart The Anywhere Pack The one for on-the-move Shop Now ⮕ Featured Mood Boosters 50 Palate-Cleanser Shows To Cheer You Up After Literally Anything Heavy From 'Schitt's Creek' to 'Ted Lasso,' find joy and laughter in this curated list of palate-cleanser shows. Read More ⮕ Beauty Corner: ⮕ What Do Hair Loss Experts Really Think About Nutrafol? ⮕ Let Me Be Frank: I Was Not Ready For My Pubes To Go Gray ⮕ Why Are My Lips Losing Pigment With Age?

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DESTROY THE MACHINES NOW BEFORE THEY DESTROY YOU

A melange of infinite greed and nuclear nihilism is not a Good Look.

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Moms Aren't Broken — They're Lonely

But why?

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The Gadget Both Parents And Kids Love

Just in time for back to school: freedom for your kids, comfort for you

Jun. 17, 2025 Presented By Verizon Why Parents Are Choosing The Verizon Gizmo Watch "I just need to know they're okay." Every parent has thought this at some point — whether it's making sure their kids got to school on time, helping them learn to do things on their own, or just feeling connected without handing them a smartphone. But for these parents and experts, the Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 made knowing that their kids are okay—and more—a little easier. Here are just some of the things they're saying: Less Stress Getting Out The Door "My kids can get overwhelmed with even the simplest tasks that seem to come easy for everyone else. Setting up reminders for what needs to be done in the morning brings a lot of ease to the day and can set the tone for a smooth transition into bedtime."— Beatrice Moise, cognitive specialist and parent Easy Text Check-ins For Kid + Parent Comfort "The first text was, 'I'm here,' and it was just very comforting. He used it the way he was supposed to."— Jessica Bonikowske, mother of three More Freedom, With Smart Limits "We can control things from the app; I can control if it's going to ring or be on silent mode."— Ray Pastore, Ph.D., professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington Because it's not just about checking in—it's also about helping them feel ready for what's next. Get The Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 ⮕ Shop Verizon Gizmo Watch Verizon Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 Learn More ⮕ Verizon Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 - Adventure (No Camera) Learn More ⮕

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