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New poll reveals how little freedom kids have today—and why experts say it’s hurting them

Digital devices are deeply embedded in modern childhood, and the Harris Poll shows just how much they shape kids’ daily lives.

Updated Sep. 02, 2025
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Why pets are drawn to pregnant bellies—and what it means for baby

As their paws pressed down, her unborn baby kicked back, as if saying hello to his furry siblings.

Updated Aug. 29, 2025
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Updated Sep. 03, 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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Pregnant moms are losing safe places to give birth—and rural families are paying the price

Because in parts of rural America, it’s not just hard to find a place to give birth. It’s becoming nearly impossible.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025
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Why stress during pregnancy affects your baby’s gut health

“The upshot is that pregnant women should be pampered if we want the best for their babies.”

Updated Jul. 31, 2025
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French baby names are having a moment—and Olivia Culpo’s pick shows exactly why

French baby names offer a quiet magic that touches on meaning, sound, and feeling all at once.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025
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This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

“Kids always know exactly how to cut you down at bedtime 😂.”

Updated Sep. 04, 2025
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This viral blankie story proves kids know exactly what they need to feel safe

When the youngest gets attention, the oldest often steps in with their own showstopper act.

Updated Sep. 04, 2025
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 $1,650 in the U.S. vs. $120 in Sweden: How one video highlights the daycare gap that’s frustrating parents

The comparison has struck a nerve and sparked conversations about what kind of daycare system parents deserve.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025
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Parents say they’ll go into debt to help kids fit in—here’s how to navigate back-to-school pressure

Parents of K–12 and college students plan to spend an average of $741 this year—$200 more than last year.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025
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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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Deciphering the telenovela parenting dilemma: ¿Si o No?

Is there a way to pass down this bonding technique the right way?

Updated Feb. 13, 2024
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How to raise a healthy gamer, according to an expert

There is room for video games in a well-rounded kid’s life—if you’re smart about it.

Updated Feb. 12, 2024
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Plastics found in everyday products could be causing a rise in premature births, study says

The chemicals can impact the placenta amid pregnancy.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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Housework is never ending—but that doesn’t mean your work is

My daughter and I have so much to learn from the strong, hardworking women who came before us, but we also have things to unlearn.

Updated Feb. 12, 2024
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Super Bowl ad showing the ‘Taylor Swift effect’ on dads and daughters will leave you in tears

Taylor’s appearance at her beau’s games sparked a new trend when it comes to dad-daughter bonding. Here’s how to keep the relationship strong after football season ends.

Updated Feb. 12, 2024
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‘You guys saw that?’ Yes, Travis, my kids saw you freak out on your coach—not a great look

What they do see is a role model freaking all the way out when he doesn’t get what he wanted, in spite of what might have been best for the team.

Updated Feb. 12, 2024
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Millennials and Gen Xers had the time of their lives bopping to Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

“This is the song that your mom was dancing to when she met your dad.”

Updated Feb. 12, 2024
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The happiest kids in the world have social safety nets

I wanted to know why Dutch children like Louie and Morris are often cited as being the happiest in the world.

Updated Sep. 20, 2024
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Milk, tears and mastitis paranoia: Hazy adventures in early breastfeeding

I think you must be what Rumi was writing about—“the universe in ecstatic motion.”

Updated Feb. 09, 2024
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Julia Roberts on dealing with online bullying: ‘I was amazed at how that made me feel’

"The amount of people that felt absolutely required to talk about how terrible I looked in the picture."

Updated Feb. 09, 2024
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Childhood is making magic out of everyday rituals

Dear mama, my childhood was a beautiful one and I know you gave me so much of what you had not.

Updated Mar. 16, 2025
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8 Montessori-inspired phrases to use for each stage of potty training

The Montessori approach to potty training is SO much less stressful—and encourages your child's growing independence.

Updated Aug. 06, 2024
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Would you try a ‘knockout workout’?

Trainers explain the top fitness trend of 2024—and how it's helpful for moms.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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‘Jersey Shore’ star shares video of how he and his wife saved their toddler from choking

Sorrentino says it was the scariest moment of their lives.

Updated Feb. 09, 2024
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