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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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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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 $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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Before school starts, this mom delivers a kindness lesson her daughter won’t forget

“The cool thing about being a human is that we’re all different.”

Updated Sep. 03, 2025
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This Disney mom turned theme parks into her kids’ classroom—and parents are fascinated

“That’s not the only place we learn. But as Disney locals here in Mickey’s backyard, it just was inevitable for us to start learning in the parks.”

Updated Sep. 02, 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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The fairytale of independent motherhood

One mom’s journey of turning a failed engagement into her own true love story.

Updated Jan. 10, 2024
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Having an autoimmune disease could increase your risk of PPD by 30%, study finds

"Our study suggests that there's an immunological mechanism behind perinatal depression and that autoimmune diseases should be seen as a risk factor for this kind of depression."

Updated Jan. 10, 2024
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Woman crochets a beanie for a tiny passenger on her first flight

“The more we give, the more we receive.”

Updated Jan. 10, 2024
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The unspoken realities of special-needs parenting

Your love is fierce, and you were chosen to be their mama.

Updated Jan. 10, 2024
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This mom explains why she allows her child to use crayons on hardwood flooring

She says she’s “trying to give her [daughter] the happiest childhood.”

Updated Jan. 10, 2024
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Mom credits ‘miracle baby’ for saving her life during rare, life-threatening heart condition

"Love is a powerful thing, and the bond between a mother and a baby, it's unreal"

Updated Jan. 10, 2024
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Toddler hilariously outsmarts dad to get the toys he wants in viral video

"You can carry it, but does it fit in your hand?"

Updated Jan. 10, 2024
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Can virtual doulas help solve the maternal health crisis? Research points to ‘yes’

Reducing C-sections and poor outcomes one Zoom and text at a time.

Updated Jan. 10, 2024
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This 33-year-old mom is not here to take career advice from men—here’s why 

She doesn’t take career advice from men because “it’s not applicable to women and mothers in particular.”

Updated Jan. 09, 2024
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How a night nanny helped me heal from postpartum preeclampsia 

I’ve begun to wonder—should investing in postpartum care really be considered a luxury? 

Updated Jan. 09, 2024
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Mom of 5 rants about noisy kids in restaurants and people have thoughts

“They were loud and obnoxious, and had absolutely no regard for other diners.”

Updated Jan. 09, 2024
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How my grandma helped me through labor and delivery

At the end of it all, we are home safe and healthy, which is exactly what my birth plan was. 

Updated Jan. 09, 2024
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Working mamas: 4 ways to find more fulfillment in every aspect of your life

I try to be intentional in every conversation I have to build genuine connections.

Updated Jan. 09, 2024
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Shanna Moakler isn’t mincing words when it comes to co-parenting with the Kardashian family

Moakler describes the “glitter and fame” her young kids experienced when Travis started dating Kourtney.

Updated Jan. 09, 2024
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Jessica Alba is refreshingly open about how she—and her kids—are in therapy

"I go to therapy so I can be kinder toward people I don’t always agree with, because I want to be happy."

Updated Jan. 09, 2024
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Kelly Clarkson is living her best life as a single mom, thank you very much

She’s focusing on her successful career, friends, and two children.

Updated Jan. 09, 2024
Mom gets really into her cashier character on TikTok

This mom’s playtime cashier character will have you straight-up busting a gut

The click-clacking of her nails on the cash register… we’re cackling.

Updated Jan. 08, 2024
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