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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
Daycare gap

 $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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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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Would you trade chores with your kids?

This viral hack sparked some serious debate.

Updated Jan. 26, 2024
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Data shows nearly 65,000 pregnancies from rape have occurred in states with abortion bans

14 U.S. states adopted near-total abortion bans immediately after the Supreme Court overturned Roe.

Updated Jan. 26, 2024
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Succession’s Sarah Snook opens up about being body-shamed for eating chocolate cake

"And all the while I am dying inside,” she recalled.

Updated Jan. 26, 2024
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12 smart airplane travel tips from a mother of three kids 4 and under

Got a trip coming up? Get your Notes app ready.

Updated Apr. 18, 2025
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These are the 6 baby registry items Rumer Willis says are must-haves

Working on your registry? Rumer Willis has you covered.

Updated Feb. 08, 2024
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Touching video shows mom’s ‘village’ show up after her pregnancy loss

"It makes me sad because I wish that everyone had a community like that."

Updated Jan. 25, 2024
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Kylie Kelce’s response to Jason ‘not asking for permission’ to go shirtless is TOP NOTCH

He explains he simply wanted to make a good impression upon meeting Taylor Swift.

Updated Jan. 25, 2024
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Flight attendant mom gets entire plane in on her son’s 9th birthday surprise

"If I could get you all, on the count of three, to tell Caleb what state he’s actually going to today."

Updated Jan. 25, 2024
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‘Sephora kids’ and the concerning influence of social media on tween girls

It’s a far cry from their millennial parents’ trips to Claire’s for cheap eyeshadow.

Updated Jan. 29, 2024
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Mom requests we bring back simple ‘cake and pizza’ birthday parties, please and thanks

"I have felt 5% of the stress I felt for previous birthdays."

Updated Jan. 25, 2024
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Try these 3 foundational steps with your baby to get better sleep, according to a lactation consultant

Here’s how to build confidence, establish a feeding routine, and yes, get more sleep at night.

Updated Jan. 24, 2024
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Becoming a mother helped me connect to the natural world: Birthing an ecological self

Modern life had not prepared me for this transition. I did not know how to be feral.

Updated Jan. 24, 2024
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This sweater shaver refreshed all my knits—and it’s less than $30

Is this my new hobby? You bet.

Updated Jan. 24, 2024
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Woman gives birth in McDonald’s parking lot—and the baby has the PERFECT nickname

Did we mention it happened in the middle of a snowstorm?!

Updated Jan. 24, 2024
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