“One in eight women who will get breast cancer in their lifetime, according to the National Cancer Institute. Only now you probably won’t, and I can tell you a little of what you’re missing out on.”

theatlantic:

How Motherhood Is Changing Dramatically—in 11 Graphs

[Data: BLS, Pew]

This one, too. 

Nearly half (44.9%) of parents surveyed by Parenting and HLN admitted to not having started saving for their child’s college education, despite fully intending to.

Surprising findings on how moms manage their emotions from a new survey by Parenting and HLN’s Raising America…

Last month, Parenting joined forces with HLN’s Raising America for an uncensored look at moms’ most revealing confessions. Together we surveyed more than 1,000 readers, viewers, and social-media fans from around the country to get the scoop on how they really feel about parenthood.

We all have our dirty little secrets.  Now’s your chance to let everyone know what they are! While we may share some results with readers and viewers, your name will be kept completely confidential — so feel comfortable being honest.

Two of our awesome staffers, Amanda Bardwell (senior art director) and Devin Wilber (editorial assistant), are pregnant — and they’re outfit twins today! 

Looking good, ladies.

ilovecharts:

I am a giant blueberry rolling down the street. Watch out or I will mow you down.

-sarahlcomics

surisburnbook:

Blue Ivy Carter was spotted in Brooklyn (haha) this weekend with her mom, and oh my gosh look how tall she is! Look at her workboots. Look at her ability to exist that close to a public trash can without freaking out.

She’s not fooling me into thinking she’s tougher than me, though.

Okay, fine, she might be tougher than me.

Loving the poofy pigtails, Blue!

Our buddies at PopSci, on how confusing the latest research on what you should and shouldn’t do while pregnant can be

Our favorite moms, dads & kids from last night’s red carpet

Michelle Obama FTW.

Preach, momma

I’m a good mother because _____.

You’re welcome, dads.