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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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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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Labor drugs cause mom to hilariously misspell daughter’s name on birth certificate

"I was shaking so badly that my G must have looked like a B."

Updated Nov. 27, 2023
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Princess Eugenie opens up about dealing with the societal pressure around losing baby weight

"I guess society dictates that you have to shake your baby weight and all that stuff."

Updated Nov. 27, 2023
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Revolutionizing work for moms: An interview with Allison Robinson of The Mom Project

"It should not be this hard for you to have meaningful ways to earn income and take care of your children and prioritize your family."

Updated Nov. 27, 2023
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I was ghosted by a fellow mom—here’s what I learned

My kids asked about their friends for months, leaving me sad and speechless.

Updated Nov. 22, 2023
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It’s flu and exhaustion season

The hours of the night stretched and warped, blurring into an endless loop of trying to soothe my child, all while battling the drowsiness threatening to pull me under.

Updated Nov. 27, 2023
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Hands-on teacher reveals the life skill they taught their kids during class

“You’re going to be the cool teacher who taught them life skills!”

Updated Nov. 21, 2023
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Eye-opening viral video shows difference between effective and ineffective ways to handle bedtime

Dealing with difficult bedtimes on the regular? Get ready to take notes.

Updated Nov. 21, 2023
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Does the pregnancy glow really exist?

Science tells us that glowing during pregnancy isn’t just in your imagination.

Updated Nov. 20, 2023
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Bliss visits—A story of miscarriage

And as abruptly as she has joined us, she is gone.

Updated Nov. 21, 2023
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