Serena Williams Says Women Are Pressured to Be "Superhero" Parents: "Men Can Also Parent"

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Serena Williams is a busy athlete and an equally busy mom, but she strikes a good balance between her work and home life by sharing her parenting responsibilities. In an interview with Woman's Day, Serena said she believes that women are disproportionately expected to handle the pressures and responsibilities of being parents and that parenting should be divided equally. "I feel like a lot of stuff is put on women when men can also parent and do a really good job at being parents," she said. "It's only talked about the pressures on women of being superheroes. For me, it's all about equality and making sure that everyone is treated the same."

"For me, it's all about equality and making sure that everyone is treated the same."

As a world-renowned athlete, a businesswoman, and a mother to 2-year-old Olympia, Serena has a lot to balance, but she and her husband Alexis Ohanian seem to make it work by sharing their parenting duties evenly. Following a much-needed 16 weeks of paternity leave with his daughter, Alexis made the badass decision to step down from his position as the cofounder of Reddit to spend more time with his baby girl. "I was a believer [in paternity leave] before, but now I wholeheartedly believe that every single dad should take it," Alexis said in an interview with Fortune.

In a later interview, Alexis added that he and Serena are fortunate to have the jobs that they do which, while busy, allow them to make time for their daughter. "The understanding of my responsibility to care for my family that I gained during those first months after Olympia's birth has never left me, and it gives purpose to my fatherhood today," Alexis wrote for NYT Parenting.

Despite the struggles that their work-life balance poses, both Alexis and Serena manage to make plenty of time for Olympia. "I'm a really hands-on mom," Serena said, pointing out that she and Olympia share an interest in fashion and even athletics. "Her latest thing is running," she added. "I hate that, but I do it because she loves it. It's when you just chase her all day. I run for a living; the last thing I want to do is chase you. But she loves it."

If Serena and Alexis's Instagram photos are anything to go by, it looks like sharing the pressures of parenting is working just fine for them and Olympia. Keep scrolling to see a few memorable moments Olympia has shared with both of her parents ahead.

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These 9 Sweaters Look So Expensive, but They're All From Amazon - and Under $25!

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We're ready to stock up on Winter and Spring sweaters, but we don't want to spend too much money while doing it. Thank goodness for Amazon - the online retailer has a massive selection of knits at insanely low prices. Whether you want something loose and comfortable or colorful and statement-making, we've got choices that will totally impress you. Take a look at our favorite options under $25 and score a few before they sell out. With deals like this, we have no doubt they'll be gone in the blink of an eye. What are you waiting for? It's time to shop!

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The Ultimate Wedding Day Photo Checklist

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You spend months planning your wedding, and then just like that, it's passed you by in a flash. Thankfully, great photos can capture every aspect of the big day - even the tiny details you may have forgotten to notice. Without a doubt, there are certain shots no wedding should go without (like a bridesmaid powwow before sending the bride off). Here, we've broken down those must-snap moments so that even years from now, you can take a look at the pictures and feel like it happened just yesterday.

Keep reading to see the shots, and print this checklist when planning the big day with your photographer and videographer.

Related: 100 Couple Moments to Capture at Your Wedding



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New York Fashion Week Street Style Is Here, So We Have Outfit Ideas to Last Us All Month

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The antidote to boring Winter dressing is New York Fashion Week street style - and it's here. You can count on the style industry to go all out, despite rain, sleet, snow, or less-than-stellar temperatures, giving way to endless inspiration right here on the city streets. This season, you'll find neutrals are trending, but there's still plenty of cozy outerwear and creative layers happening too. In fact, the best part about Fashion Week street style may just be that anything goes. Read on to see the best looks so far, and check back daily for more (we'll be here all week!).



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10 Bugs We Shouldn’t Kill

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A ladybird can eat more than 5,000 pests in its lifetime, according to National Geographic. There are dozens of similar bugs on our planet that actually do good for us — some of them pollinate crops and eat harmful insects. And instead of being smashed, they actually deserve to be caught and released outside.



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The Mantra That Keeps Me Going When My Depression Feels Debilitating

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I knew I had a problem when my son was entering into toddlerhood, and I was still struggling with what I had always assumed was postpartum depression. I thought the hopelessness I was feeling would go away on its own, but I was wrong. Eventually, I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder, and from the moment a doctor uttered those words, I knew I had to take better care of myself, physically and emotionally.

That was four years ago, and since that time, I've learned a lot about myself and what I need. I met with my primary care doctor, got on medication (though it took some time to find the right one), began therapy, and embraced some lifestyle changes. Overcoming the symptoms of depression takes work, and depression makes you not want to do that work. So, on days when even small tasks seem insurmountable, I rely on a mantra to help keep me going: Just do one thing. Just complete one task, and then see if you're able to do another.

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If I'm able to do one thing, I can usually do another, and the more tasks I check off my list, the better I feel.

This small effort may seem insignificant, but unless you've experienced depression for yourself, it's difficult to grasp just how badly it can rob you of motivation. On the worst days, depression can cause someone to feel physically exhausted, unworthy, and incapable. There are times when I don't even want to get out of bed. So, rather than letting the negativity overwhelm me, I start small, first tackling a simple task that helps me regain some control.

I usually start by making my bed, which has been shown to have a positive effect on mood. Then, I take on whatever else I need to accomplish that day one task at a time. It's true what they say - a body in motion tends to stay in motion. If I'm able to do one thing, I can usually do another, and the more tasks I check off my list, the better I feel.

Of course, there are still some days when I'm only capable of doing the bare minimum, and I've learned to accept that. Along with depression, I suffer from an autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis, which causes chronic pain and debilitating fatigue. My RA often triggers the depression, so rather than beating myself up, I try to show myself some grace. In the end, there's always tomorrow, when once again, I'll have the chance to do just one thing . . . and then the next.



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