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A breakthrough for postpartum moms: What new research really says about tirzepatide and breastfeeding

“It’s not about racing to thinness. It’s about giving women safe, evidence-based options.”

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
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What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 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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Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
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Mom Genius baby gates recalled after safety warning—what parents need to know

No injuries have been reported, but a new recall is urging parents to stop using certain Mom Genius retractable safety gates immediately.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Bus driver Barbara Baker spotted a toddler alone in the street, and her quick thinking turned a regular route into a real-life rescue.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Teaching about periods

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 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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Flying with kids is about to get easier—TSA’s new lane just launched

The program is currently being piloted at Orlando International Airport…

Updated Jul. 23, 2025
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Pregnant mom and daughter are due 10 weeks apart—so they recreated Father of the Bride in real life 

“Getting pregnant at the same time as my mom was the easy part. Finding Franck was the hard part.”

Updated Jul. 23, 2025
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She left the family vacation five days early—what happened next reignited a parenting firestorm

When one mom shared she tapped out of her family vacation five days early, it felt instantly recognizable.

Updated Jul. 23, 2025
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5 million backyard pools recalled after fatal child drownings—what parents need to know

Certain above-ground pools from Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup are being recalled due to a safety issue linked to multiple child drownings. Here’s what families should check—and how to get a free fix.

Updated Jul. 23, 2025
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82% of moms say they feel lonely—this is the wake-up call we can’t ignore

Notably, while 65% want intergenerational support, only 14% live near family.

Updated Jul. 23, 2025
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Michigan moms could soon have easier access to group prenatal care that’s changing lives

On July 1, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 414 and 415, which would require both private insurers and Medicaid to cover group-based prenatal care programs.

Updated Jul. 22, 2025
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“Looking good for postpartum” isn’t the compliment we think it is—Kylie Kelce has a better idea

"I think we should be more concerned about the overall well-being of women postpartum. I don't think that we need to bounce back.”

Updated Jul. 21, 2025
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A birthday they’ll never forget: Mom gives birth to all 4 kids on the same day

"They actually were saying that [Kailowa] was going to be born on that day," Nauzhae recalled. 

Updated Jul. 18, 2025
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This common household item poisoned thousands of toddlers—and the risk is still rising

Most cases involved toddlers under 2 years old, and more than 98% occurred in the home.

Updated Jul. 21, 2025
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Popular nursery chair recalled for overheating hazard—here’s what parents need to know

So far, 37 incidents have been reported, including one minor injury. No fires or property damage have been reported.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025
Brent-Rooker

MLB player feeds his baby during the Home Run Derby—then shuts down the critic who questioned it

Rooker’s small act of caregiving briefly stole the show—and sparked a larger conversation about parenting.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025
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Pete Davidson announces baby news in the most Pete way—and yes, there are photos

“The pair couldn’t be more excited,” TMZ reports.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025
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PBS Kids might disappear—and with it, one of the last screen-time tools parents trust

Losing PBS Kids means losing a trusted educational foundation for millions of families.

Updated Jul. 21, 2025
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Toddler picks up mom’s nickname for dad… and won’t stop using it

So they hear & understand everything except the “put that down” sentence. 🤔

Updated Jul. 17, 2025
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Chalk, a squirt gun, and 18 minutes of peace: A mom’s low-key win goes viral

As hilarious and relatable as the tweet is, it touches on a deeper conversation resonating with exhausted moms everywhere.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025
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Katherine Schwarzenegger hired a stepparenting coach—here’s what every blended family can learn

“Stepparenting is extra confusing because you aren’t a parent, you’re not a nanny, you’re not an assistant.”

Updated Jul. 18, 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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Menopause care is finally getting a national spotlight—and lawmakers are stepping up

“Here I am, a woman in my mid-40s, telling my doctor that my brain isn’t working properly, and once again, I was dismissed as ‘fine.’”

Updated Jul. 16, 2025
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Mom checks the baby monitor—and sees something she’ll never forget

That wave—a tiny gesture—has sparked a massive response.

Updated Jul. 16, 2025
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