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Meet the Mom Who Wants to Diversify the Startup World

Alexa von Tobel sold her first company, LearnVest, for more than $300 million. Now she's set her sights on making the startup world more inclusive by investing in all types of companies and founders. Here's how she did it, plus her best financial advice for parents.

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TTC & Pregnancy

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Parents IRL

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We Are Family Podcast

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We Are Family Podcast, Episode 10: Let’s Get Real About IVF and Surrogacy

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Diversity of Families

As Black Parents Raising a White Child, We Face Racism Every Day

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Mom and Daughter Shut Down Racist Adoption Questions in Adorable Instagram Video

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Staying Healthy

Everything Parents Need to Know About the Coronavirus Vaccine

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I'm High Risk for Coronavirus, So How Do I Proceed Once the Country Opens?

Face Shield vs Face Masks for Kids: Considerations for COVID-19 Protection

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Getting Your Toddler to Poop in the Potty

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Celebrate The Season

12 Fun First Week of School Traditions

11 Ways to Celebrate the First Day of Virtual School

How to Set Up a Virtual or Homeschool Learning Space for Kids

27 Ways to Teach Your Kid's Favorite Subjects at Home

10 Smart Ways to Get Set for School, According to Teachers

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Fifth Grader Wins 2020 Doodle for Google Contest With Kindness-Inspired Submission

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Hawaii Is the Happiest State of 2020, According to New Study

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Baby Names

From Evabeth to Jaspin, Made-Up Baby Names Are on the Rise

20 Famous Names That Will Make Your Baby a Star

50+ Unique Boy Names for 2020

100+ Unique Girl Names for 2020

200+ Baby Nicknames That Are as Cute as Your New Baby

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Pregnant Jade Roper Tolbert Shows Off Bump in Angel-Themed Maternity Shoot for 'Last Baby': 'Wanted to Celebrate My Body'

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13 Facts About Down Syndrome That Parents Should Know

The Celeb-Approved Stretch Mark Sheet Mask That’s Always Sold Out Is Officially Back in Stock

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Baby Gear

Parents' Best Baby Gear 2020

8 Best Convertible Car Seats 2020

7 Baby Products That Will Change Your New-Parent Life

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Applebee's $5 Gigantic Halloween Cocktails Are Exactly What We Need Right Now

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Hoda Kotb Recalls Being Mom-Shamed by Someone Who Told Her She Was Too Old to Have Children: 'Felt Horrible'

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Baby & Toddler

The Best Baby Sleep Tips Ever

From Crib to Toddler Bed: How to Make The Transition

20 Activities That Are Actually Doable If You're Working From Home With a Toddler

10 Precious Toddler Milestones Your Doctor Won't Ask About

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Pope Tells Parents 'God Loves LGBTQ Kids the Way They Are' in a Message of Acceptance

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Men Turn to Reddit to Share the Real Reasons They Don't Want Kids

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Big Kid & Teen

Your Teens Might Need a Mental Health Break Just as Much as You Do

5 Things Divorced Parents Can Do to Co-Parent Better, According to Experts and a Teen Who Is Living It

Why You Should Let Your Teen Wear What They Want

I'm a Teen Who Is Nonbinary: Here's What I Wish Parents Would Know About Gender

Social Distancing is Hard for Teens and Tweens, Here's How to Help Them Cope

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The 17 Best Potty Training Books for Kids and Parents

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Gordon Ramsay Is Looking for Young Travelers to Eat and Drink Around the World on His New TV Series

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