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Do babies speak a “secret language”? A viral TikTok has parents all curious

At one predictable moment, a baby onscreen bursts into laughter, and parents gleefully scribble across the screen: “I think she understood.”

Updated Aug. 22, 2025
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10 healthy cereal options to get you through busy school mornings

Even as an RD, I don’t always have it in me to make breakfast from scratch.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025
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American Girl just gave us plush versions of our childhood obsessions (and my inner Molly McIntire stan is living)

Each doll is $65 and comes with a board book. Your inner child is not included but will probably show up uninvited anyway.

Updated Aug. 22, 2025
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Do moms ever get to ‘bed rot’ again? This viral debate hits hard

In her video, which has more than 2 million views, DiDonato said the second she had her baby, she stopped sitting down

Updated Aug. 22, 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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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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Why some moms check every backpack on a playdate—and what it says about parenting today

When does checking a child’s belongings become a tool for guidance, and when does it cross the line?

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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Mom’s 6-year-old asks the kind of questions that leave parents laughing—and low-key rethinking life

“Why are you always going to work but never have any money?” to “When I sneeze do my bones come out?”

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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The hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays—and why moms are done carrying it alone

A mom’s Reddit post reveals the hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays, from planning to presents, and why recognition matters.

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
Baby comes home

They went in for a 38-week appointment… and came home with a baby

At 38 weeks pregnant, they expected a quick check-in with their doctor and then to head back home to keep preparing for their baby’s arrival.

Updated Aug. 27, 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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4 swim safety tips from a survival swim expert

From how to ditch the floaties to staying engaged during water play, here’s what to consider.

Updated Nov. 16, 2023
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Olivia Munn teaches her son Mandarin in adorable video

Olivia Munn and John Mulaney are teaching their son Mandarin (thanks to Ali Wong)

Updated Nov. 16, 2023
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Minna Dubin is confronting the unspoken truth about “mom rage”

"It's like this tornado of the ways that society neglects mothers and mom rage is the reaction of it."

Updated Nov. 16, 2023
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Travis Kelce says his mom tried to keep him from getting lost as a kid—with a leash

Travis Kelce is everywhere now, but not so much when he was a kid.

Updated Nov. 16, 2023
Mom shares Minion birthday cake fail

You absolutely have to see this hilarious Minion birthday cake fail 

It definitely looks like she bought the cake on Wish.

Updated Nov. 16, 2023
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My daughter spent 5 weeks in the NICU—and it could have been avoided

We need to speak critically about the existing systems that can fail women before, during and after pregnancy.

Updated Nov. 16, 2023
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Lance Bass says his twins ‘freak out’ when they hear NSYNC songs play

"It's so great to be able to have something out there that my kids can enjoy."

Updated Nov. 16, 2023
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Pesticides in our food supply are causing a worldwide decline in sperm count, study shows

These pesticides are used on a “variety of field, fruit, and vegetable crops” across the globe.

Updated Nov. 16, 2023
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Adriana Lima swiftly shut down rude comments about her postpartum appearance

“Thanks for your concern,” the supermodel said in response to the digs about her appearance.

Updated Nov. 16, 2023
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These teen boys support a grandma who lost her grandson in the sweetest way

Grandma Peggy has 20 to 30 teens show up for breakfast every week.

Updated Nov. 16, 2023
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Melatonin use soaring in kids and teens, researchers find

Nearly 1 in 5 kids now take melatonin for sleep, while experts call for more research on safety.

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
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My neurodivergent child has turned me into a neurodivergent parent 

There’s nothing more intimate and personal than the relationship you have with your child.

Updated Nov. 27, 2023
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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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