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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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Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
Morning sickness research

The surprising reason morning sickness may be good for you and your baby

Researchers say it may be a sign of a healthy, finely tuned immune system working behind the scenes.

Updated Sep. 29, 2025
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Shaun Alexander reveals baby no. 14 is on the way—inside life with his 13 kids

From NFL stardom to fathering a bustling household, Shaun Alexander’s journey shows what family connection looks like at scale.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
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Luke Combs’ sons had the sweetest role in announcing baby no. 3

Luke Combs shares a heartwarming family moment as he and Nicole announce baby no. 3 with their sons in tow

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
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Mom films midnight bedtime routine—what viewers say next sparks a parenting firestorm

Emily’s video struck a chord because it made parents reflect on their own evenings. Some saw a relatable slice of life; others saw red flags.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
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A teacher sends an unexpected email—what a family reads aloud brings everyone to tears

When a simple email from Wyatt’s teacher landed in the inbox, the family paused, smiled, and teared up

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
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Polar-opposite twins meet a puddle and parents can’t stop laughing

We all come into the world with innate differences in how we process the environment. For twins, those contrasts can feel especially stark.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
Pet reveal

First-pet reveal melts hearts—and what parents can prep before bringing home a kitten

A child meeting her first pet and instantly understanding the weight of that new life.

Updated Oct. 03, 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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What’s a ‘tradwife’ and why are they all over social media?

Here's what you need to know about the 'trad wives' trend that's everywhere on social media right now.

Updated Mar. 05, 2024
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5 steps to starting Montessori at home—no perfect playroom required

In their new book, “The Montessori Child,” authors and experts Simone Davies and Junnifa Uzodike share that it’s not about the minimalist aesthetic—but the philosophy behind the method.

Updated Mar. 05, 2024
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How much will Opill cost? Here’s what we know

Available later this month, the pill will improve access to contraception for millions.

Updated Mar. 05, 2024
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Jerry O’Connell shares the hilarious car selfie that ‘mortified’ his teen daughter

“Fun ride. Daughter mortified. I'm growing my hair out.”

Updated Mar. 05, 2024
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Jason Kelce cries talking about his wife and kids when announcing his retirement

"She has also given me three beautiful girls and a life that increasingly brings me more fulfillment off the field than it does on," he said of his wife, Kylie Kelce.

Updated Mar. 05, 2024
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Intensive parenting is making raising kids harder than ever, studies show

You’re not imagining it. A 2023 Pew Research study found that 70% of people believe that being a mother today is more demanding than it was just a few decades ago.

Updated Sep. 24, 2025
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This viral TikTok video wants to know: How often do you call your mom?

"I called my mom or she called me 11 times yesterday."

Updated Mar. 04, 2024
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Should I get an epidural?

8 questions about getting an epidural during labor, answered.

Updated Apr. 01, 2024
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This mom just gave birth in 45 minutes and this common supplement may be why

How does melatonin affect labor? Researchers are finding out.

Updated Sep. 15, 2022
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5 reasons you can’t sleep during the first trimester

Sleep problems don't only arise during the final stretch of pregnancy.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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Jenna Bush Hager is every mom exhausted from assembling her kids’ toys

“And he’s looking at you like there’s something wrong with your fine motor skills,” she said of her 4-year-old son Hal.

Updated Mar. 04, 2024
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Mel B shares that she promised her late dad she’d leave her abusive ex

She says it was her dad who gave her the courage to leave.

Updated Mar. 04, 2024
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13 incredibly powerful & poignant C-section photos

These viral photos and videos tell the stories of birth and strength.

Updated Sep. 21, 2022
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Dear mama: You’re not doing it wrong, it’s just that hard

We can try as hard as we possibly can, but sometimes things are just messy.

Updated Mar. 01, 2024
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