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’90s summers were the best summers—here’s how to recreate the magic

When we talk about the summers of our youth, we often do so with the wistful sigh of nostalgia. We want our kids to experience that same magic. And they can.

Updated Jun. 05, 2024
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Personal space? Not in this household—how one mom learned to embrace her toddler’s love (and elbows)

The same couch that once felt crowded with toddler limbs will one day be too empty.

Updated Jul. 30, 2025
Lalo The Hook-On Chair

The Lalo Hook-On Chair just solved my biggest gripe with portable high chairs

It's a travel-friendly feeding solution that doesn't compromise on ergonomics.

Updated Jul. 25, 2025
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Most premature baby ever born celebrates his first birthday

“We’re incredibly proud of how far Nash has come.”

Updated Jul. 28, 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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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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Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

The CDC notes that many pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia or pelvic instability, impact walking or standing.

Updated Jul. 25, 2025
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A new AI breakthrough helped one couple get pregnant after 19 years

A novel AI-powered tool, developed by a team led by Dr. Zev Williams, found what doctors had never been able to detect in her husband’s semen sample—viable sperm.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025
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A 30-year-old embryo just became a newborn—and his big sister is already a mom

This is a story where time folds in on itself: a child conceived in one century, born in another, sharing DNA with a sister who now tucks her own children into bed.

Updated Aug. 01, 2025
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Smartphones before age 13 linked to higher risk of suicidal thoughts, aggression, and low self-worth

The percentage of young adults considered distressed or struggling increases by 9.5% for females and 7.0% for males when smartphones are owned before age 13.

Updated Aug. 01, 2025
KidKraft Farm to Table

Nearly 200,000 KidKraft play kitchens recalled after toddler’s tragic death—what parents need to know

The recall affects all KidKraft Farm to Table Play Kitchens, model number 53411.

Updated Aug. 01, 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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‘The Hills’ star Whitney Port opens up about her surrogate’s two miscarriages

Whitney and her husband have been open about their struggles to conceive, including multiple miscarriages.

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
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Lawmakers are calling for a nationwide ban on water beads

These dangerous beads can kill children. So why are they still around?

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
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Kim Kardashian reveals she sees a child psychologist for advice on raising her kids

Kim Kardashian opened up about being a single mom and feeling "challenged" by parenting her four kids.

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
Triplet mom talks about NICU bills on TikTok

Mom of triplets reveals her $2 million NICU bill in viral TikTok

"That doesn't include any of my prenatal care, any of my high-risk specialty visits, nothing. That is strictly for our hospital stays."

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
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Anne Hathaway says she was told her career would ‘fall off a cliff’ after 35—um, WHAT?

"When I started out as a child, I was warned that my career would fall off a cliff at the age of 35, which is something I know a lot of women face."

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
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Dads should relax about their daughters’ clothing choices, an expert says

In an excerpt from her new book, author Kimberly Wolf shares that girls’ clothing choices are often more innocent than parents assume.

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
Family thanksgiving prep

Here’s how to prep your kids for those awkward family holiday dinner conversations

Family drama, politics, and conversations that come out at the dinner table that are probably better dealt with at any other time of the year.

Updated Nov. 14, 2023
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TikTok Mom shares she’s breaking up with ‘aesthetic Christmas’ in favor of color

No more sad beige—colorful Christmas is back and it’s magical.

Updated Nov. 14, 2023
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Jill Biden will lead first-ever Initiative on Women’s Health Research

"Research on women’s health has been underfunded for decades,” Dr. Biden said. “Many conditions that mostly or only affect women, or affect women differently, have received little to no attention."

Updated Nov. 14, 2023
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More U.S. mothers are seeking midwife care over traditional OBGYNs for their babies’ births

We have to be able to trust our providers if we are going to be able to give birth the way we want to.

Updated Nov. 14, 2023
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Pink is giving away 2,000 banned books to fans at her upcoming Florida concerts

“I am unwilling to stand by and watch while books are banned by schools.”

Updated Nov. 14, 2023
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Hoping to avoid a heated, awkward Thanksgiving gathering? Try an adult craft table 

“A craft table at family gatherings helps everything go more smoothly,” she says.

Updated Nov. 14, 2023
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Why nutrition is the missing piece in postpartum care

Food has the power to transform the physical and mental wellbeing of the mother as well as the baby's development and long-term eating habits. As a doula, certified nutrition consultant, and new mother, here’s what I recommend for my postpartum clients—and what I swear by personally, too.

Updated Nov. 14, 2023
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