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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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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s son Wren proves those Legend genes are strong

Baby Wren straight-up stole his dad’s face, basically.

Updated Oct. 18, 2023
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Sarah Jessica Parker’s thoughts on aging shouldn’t be revolutionary (but they kind of are)

SJP says she’s “confused” by the fact that men aren’t asked about aging the way women are.

Updated Oct. 17, 2023
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Zoe Saldaña says she’s raising her boys to ‘celebrate their feminine self’

The actress opens up about her life as a working mom and a #boymom.

Updated Oct. 18, 2023
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Millennial PSA: There’s a mini ‘Matilda’ reunion in the works

Danny DeVito will join Mara Wilson onstage “sometime soon” for a Matilda reunion

Updated Oct. 17, 2023
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Parents outraged by 4th graders viewing Winnie the Pooh horror flick in school

These Miami fourth graders will never view Winnie the Pooh the same again.

Updated Oct. 17, 2023
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Pregnancy may shape your body image, study finds

For better or worse—or somewhere in between.

Updated Oct. 17, 2023
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Dad goes viral for telling the Internet he doesn’t help his wife with their kids

Here’s why men should take a lesson from this Dad in his viral TikTok video

Updated Oct. 17, 2023
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Child therapist shares easy way to ensure your child’s inner voice is full of confidence

A child therapist shares how to ensure your child feels good about themselves, is confident, and is full of self-love in her viral TikTok video.

Updated Oct. 17, 2023
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Robin Williams’ ‘Genie’ returns for huge Disney celebration

Walt Disney Animation Studios used original recordings of Robin Williams in 1992's 'Aladdin' to bring the Genie back to life

Updated Oct. 17, 2023
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Dad says his wife picked a baby name behind his back—and he hates it

"Almost all of the names she suggested were normal, until the one that caused me to write this post."

Updated Oct. 17, 2023
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Robert De Niro admits he doesn’t do the ‘heavy lifting’ of parenting his new baby

Robert De Niro on fatherhood: "I don’t do the heavy lifting. I’m there, I support my girlfriend. But she does the work."

Updated Oct. 17, 2023
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This mom’s “working rocks” explanation is the perfect way to teach boundaries to young kids

"It saves a lot of frustration on both ends because my son knows that I'm not saying no just to say no."

Updated Oct. 17, 2023
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‘The Voice’ contestant chooses coach Niall Horan at the request of his six-year-old daughter

After a four-chair turn, the contestant’s six-year-old daughter (and One Direction fan) chose Niall Horan

Updated Oct. 17, 2023
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Taylor Swift’s mom is every proud parent at the ‘Eras Tour’ premiere

Taylor Swift’s mom Andrea proves she’s the biggest Swiftie of all in this adorable viral clip.

Updated Oct. 17, 2023
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Britney Spears says she had an abortion because Justin Timberlake wasn’t ready for fatherhood

According to Spears, Timberlake "didn't want to be a father."

Updated Oct. 17, 2023
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