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What happens to a mom’s brain when their baby smiles for the first time

This gooey feeling moms may get from seeing their babies smile isn't just a recreational high—it serves a purpose.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022
child playing with paw patrol toys

A PAW Patrol movie is coming, mama!

Get ready to see Chase, Rider + the pups in theatres!

Updated Jan. 03, 2022
woman working on a laptop on the couch

61 side gigs for SAHMs

It may be easier than you think to bring in some extra cash.

Updated Sep. 23, 2022

I couldn’t have gotten through early motherhood without you

She must have sensed my neediness, because she invited me, a fragile stranger, into her apartment. It was cozy and inviting, strewn with kid stuff and safely baby-proofed. I lay my little one on a blanket on the floor and took a deep breath in, relaxing for the first time in ages.

Updated Jan. 27, 2022

This company wants to start composting your diapers

Dyper is creating a new service that could be a game-changer for eco-conscious mamas.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Kate Middleton with Charlotte and George

Kate Middleton opens up about mom guilt—and how it doesn’t really go away

"You're always sort of questioning your own decisions and your own judgments and things like that. And I think that starts from the moment you have a baby," shared the Duchess.

Updated Feb. 22, 2022
Best Amazon leggings

There’s a reason these $20 Amazon leggings have over 6,000 reviews

Their durability makes them perfect for both household chores and high-intensity workouts.

Updated Feb. 19, 2020

This mama’s viral Facebook post about ‘crossing the aisle’ at Target will have you bawling

It's another reminder about how quickly your kids grow up.

Updated May. 20, 2022
little girl sitting in a chair eating

7 hacks for simplifying after-school snacks

Prepping delicious and nutritious foods shouldn't take all day.

Updated Jan. 21, 2022

We found out about our baby’s heart defect when I was 20 weeks pregnant

And then the doctors asked me to make the hardest decision of my life.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

What went viral this week: Advice for (goat) parents + representation at Target

Discover fun advice for goat parents and the latest representation at Target! Join the conversation and stay informed.

Updated Apr. 14, 2025

Kate Middleton says hypnobirth didn’t just get her though labor—it got her through pregnancy

Using visualization and meditation techniques, hypnobirthing can reduce fear and anxiety.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
pregnant woman drinking water and looking outside a window

How much water should a pregnant woman drink?

6 tips that will help you stay hydrated all pregnancy long.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022
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