Laura Willard
Upworthy
Scottsdale, AZ, United States
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Past articles by Laura:
The best parenting advice I've read in a long time: Someone will always criticize you.
You can't please everyone! → Read More
Amy Schumer isn't happy about being included in Glamour's plus-size edition.
And her reason isn't that there's a problem with being plus-size. → Read More
In one letter, a teacher sums up what test scores can't.
Because standardized tests aren't always a good measure of kids' intelligence and abilities. → Read More
An artist created itty-bitty paintings every day for a year. Here are 15 of them.
Tiny masterpieces. → Read More
Meet 8 precious kids who have rare diseases — and learn all about them.
With 7,000 known rare diseases, it's not all that uncommon to meet someone who has one. → Read More
The future of toys for boys? This new doll is more like actual men ... and less like Ken.
You don't have to look like a superhero to be a superhero. → Read More
Refugees arrive without backpacks, so these women found a way to make them — from boats.
Look for the helpers! → Read More
The best parenting advice I've read in a long time. Someone will always criticize you.
"When it comes to parenting, there is always someone who'll think you're doing it all wrong..." → Read More
The future of fashion: models of all shapes, sizes, heights, races, and abilities.
Finally! → Read More
A religious group wants everyone to try on a pair of white privilege glasses.
"I would like to see religious organizations say, 'We have a responsibility because of our faith in God. We are called to make the world a better place.'" → Read More
Mom makes red hats for newborns to help raise awareness of what happened to her baby.
Have you heard the story of Little Hats, Big Hearts? → Read More
For parents of kids with special needs, Target's newest shopping cart is a game-changer.
"This simple cart literally will change how we can shop." — A very happy parent. → Read More
Lego's new minifigure may be tiny, but its impact will be huge.
This toy is a big win for inclusivity — and for speaking our minds. → Read More
Not on birth control? The CDC wants you to stop drinking. Here's what I think.
Another day, another government organization telling women what to do. → Read More
After her partner tried to kill her, this woman shared her powerful story on Facebook.
TRIGGER WARNING: Domestic violence, including images. Darrian Amaker is a singer, photographer, and writer — and now she's also a survivor. Amaker created a video and wrote a post that she shared on the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence's Facebook page, in which she detailed a horrific domestic violence incident at the hands of her partner. > "A few days after thanksgiving this past… → Read More
A short comic gives the simplest, most perfect explanation of privilege I've ever seen.
100% on point. → Read More
A short comic gives the simplest, most perfect explanation of privilege I've ever seen.
Privilege can be a hard thing to talk about. Oftentimes, when it's implied or stated that someone is "privileged," they can feel defensive or upset. They may have worked very hard for what they have accomplished and they may have overcome many obstacles to accomplish it. And the word "privilege" can... → Read More
A Colombian police officer helped save a baby's life by breastfeeding. Amazing!
"I think any woman would have given her nourishment in the same circumstances," she said. → Read More
Body positive: 9 women wearing what they want, pushing back against harmful advice.
"That's not very flattering." It's a phrase so many women are used to reading, hearing, and even thinking when it comes to the ways we dress, style our hair, wear (or don't wear) makeup, and a whole lot more. Just for fun, I googled the words "fashion magazine advice: flatter" and here were the top six results: * How to Dress 10 Pounds Thinner * Fashion for Petite Women: Top 5 List of Styles for… → Read More
6 things not to say to someone with depression — and 7 things we should say and do.
Because depression isn't just a "mood." → Read More