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Breastfeeding research

New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

It’s a discovery that deepens what we know about the lasting strength of maternal biology.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025
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Families brace for empty grocery cards as a government shutdown drags on

For millions of parents, that quick EBT balance check is really a check on whether there’s enough for milk, bread, and dinner tonight.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025
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How to feed your family for under $5: Canned bean dinners that are really delicious

Affordable canned bean dinners under $5 that stretch your budget without sacrificing nutrition or taste when money is tight.

Updated Oct. 29, 2025
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Minnesota mom spots smoke from school bus and saves 22 children from fire

A Bethel, Minnesota mother’s quick thinking turned an ordinary school day into a lesson on intuition, courage, and the quiet power of community.

Updated Oct. 29, 2025

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

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Soon To Be Dads

8 ways dads-to-be can truly show up during the third trimester

Eight concrete ways dads-to-be can show up in the third trimester. Learn warning signs, practice labor support and prep the fourth trimester. Practical, calm and evidence-based.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
Things To Know About C-Sections

10 things seasoned moms want you to know about C-sections

Ten mom-tested truths about C-sections, backed by leading medical guidance, to help you plan your birth, advocate in the OR and recover with confidence.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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New study uncovers a surprising link between C-sections and sleep

Every mom expects sleepless nights with a newborn. For those recovering from a C-section, that exhaustion may have a deeper cause.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
Charlie Puth

Charlie Puth’s tender “Changes” video reveal shows he’s preparing for his biggest role yet—fatherhood

For Charlie, this reveal marks a personal milestone, and a glimpse into how love and family can shape creativity.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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Child therapist “10 truths” go viral: What actually works at home

“When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles"

Updated Nov. 03, 2025
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The 5-second trick that keeps one mom from yelling when her kids make a mess

When her 6-year-old spilled yogurt on the couch, one mom resisted the urge to yell—and changed her whole parenting mindset instead.

Updated Nov. 03, 2025
Harppa high chair recall

Popular high chair recalled after reports of deadly safety hazards—here’s what parents need to know

Harppa’s 5-in-1 Convertible High Chair has just been recalled after federal safety officials found it poses serious fall and entrapment risks

Updated Nov. 03, 2025
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When her 94-year-old grandma on hospice spoke up, this mom heard the truth behind all the criticism

Parenting with empathy doesn’t erase the past, but it can begin to rewrite the story.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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6 ways to celebrate Women’s History Month with your kids

Make memories while building lasting knowledge with these fun and easy ideas.

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State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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7 tips for flying solo with a nursing toddler or preschooler

I felt confident about nursing in public to calm any tantrum and our journey was a relatively easy one.

Updated Apr. 05, 2024
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Ready for the solar eclipse? Here’s how to make it exciting for kids of all ages

An expert shares solar eclipse activities to spark kids' interest in this scientific phenomenon.

Updated Apr. 05, 2024
Tide pods and other detergents are recalled

8.2 million defective bags of Tide, Gain, and other laundry detergent pods have been recalled

Consumers should check to see if their bag is part of the recall by checking the lot code on their bag.

Updated Apr. 05, 2024
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Learning and growing alongside my child, a musician on the autism spectrum

For a kid who was never invited to a birthday party growing up, Spenser has now found his place in the music community. It changed his life. And mine.

Updated Apr. 05, 2024
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Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson have welcomed their first child together

Suki announced the baby’s arrival with the most adorable Instagram photo.

Updated Apr. 05, 2024
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Parents who play with their kids are more creative in the workplace, study finds

Yep, even more research shows how supporting working parents is good for business.

Updated Apr. 04, 2024
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After a paralyzing accident, this mom is learning to walk again—alongside her toddler

She explains that she worried she “couldn’t be a mom anymore” after the accident that paralyzed her.

Updated Apr. 04, 2024
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Serena Williams says winning Wimbledon doesn’t compare to being a classroom mom

"I can't say that a Wimbledon trophy holds a candle to volunteering at my kid's school."

Updated Apr. 04, 2024
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Woman wants to know if she’s wrong for telling off a friend whose kid lost valuable wedding ring

"I told Nora I'd like him to give the ring back. Nora said he'd just get bored with it now and that I needed to relax."

Updated Apr. 04, 2024
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Sarah Jessica Parker keeps dessert around to help daughters have a ‘healthier relationship’ with food

"In our house, we have cookies, we have cake, we have everything."

Updated Apr. 03, 2024
Mike Wazowski prank

This hilarious ‘Mike Wazowski’ prank probably works on every dad

"He sounds familiar. He was probably in my home room"

Updated Apr. 03, 2024
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10 foods to increase sperm count, according to a dietitian

If you're looking to boost sperm count and fertility while trying to conceive, make sure your partner knows about these foods.

Updated Mar. 07, 2024
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Words of encouragement when IVF doesn’t work—from someone who is there, too

Sometimes things don’t make sense and today we are just trying to figure out how to deal with that.

Updated Apr. 10, 2024
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Dealing with infertility is hard on a marriage—but here’s what we learned

Emotions during these times can jump from grief to anger to doubt to hope, and they can jump quickly. Being partners means supporting each other. But being supportive can mean different things to different people.

Updated Apr. 10, 2024
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