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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
Daycare gap

 $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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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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This Mother’s Day, give her the gift of less stress

Simple ways to take something off her plate—today and every day.

Updated Apr. 21, 2025
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A baby in the corner, someone swiping Hinge, divorce jokes in the air—welcome to girls night in your 30s

A now-viral TikTok from creator @danilyndesign hit a nerve—and maybe even healed something—in the hearts of so many women just trying to find their way through adulthood.

Updated Apr. 21, 2025
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25 people reveal the tiny acts of love from childhood they’ll never forget—and now do for their kids

Across Reddit, users shared moving stories from their childhoods that reveal one powerful truth: it’s not about being a perfect parent. It’s about showing up.

Updated Apr. 21, 2025
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12 dads show up for an Easter egg hunt—then realize they’re the eggs

Arizona mom Rachael Woolsey's TikTok has gone viral with over 5.7 million views, showing what might be the most entertaining twist on an Easter egg hunt we've ever seen: where the dads themselves become the hunted.

Updated Apr. 21, 2025
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No one made diapers for his daughter—so this dad launched his own brand

When Brady Crandall’s daughter was born with a brain injury called hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), he never expected he’d one day be founding a diaper company.

Updated Apr. 21, 2025
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Yes, baby acne is real—and more common than you think

Gentle reassurance, mama: You're not alone if your baby's skin isn't "perfect" right now. Baby acne, especially baby acne on the face, is a completely normal

Updated Apr. 18, 2025
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The ‘mental health walk’ that wasn’t: this mom’s viral tiktok is our collective parenting nightmare

Perese-Cullen's viral TikTok with 475K views that's making moms everywhere snort-laugh through their exhaustion.

Updated Apr. 18, 2025
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Why i’m raising a kind daughter, not a nice one

There's a video making the rounds on TikTok right now about a mom who's teaching her daughter to be kind, not nice—and let me tell you, I'm here for it.

Updated Apr. 18, 2025
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10 pull-on pants that look like you tried (but feel like you didn’t)

The elastic waistband—once fashion's dirty little secret—is now the feature we're actually looking for.

Updated Apr. 18, 2025
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How the medical system hurts black mothers—and what community leaders are doing to fix it

April 11-17th is Black Maternal Health Week, and this year’s theme emphasizes the power of Black-led perinatal, maternal, and reproductive health organizations to drive systemic change and foster community healing.

Updated Apr. 17, 2025
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She waited seven days—and her reaction to dad’s return is everything

The video, titled “POV: Daddy’s come back from shift,” resonated with millions—and not just because it’s adorable.

Updated Apr. 17, 2025
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How Kate Ryder is reinventing women’s healthcare—starting with moms

In this episode of The Motherly Podcast, the Maven Clinic founder and CEO shares how her own experience navigating pregnancy and postpartum care exposed the deep flaws in traditional healthcare for women—and why she’s made it her mission to fix them.

Updated Apr. 17, 2025
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Retired neighbors surprise kids with Easter baskets—and what happens next will warm your heart

It's more than just a sweet gesture—it's a reminder of the kind of neighbors we all hope to have. Or better yet, the kind of neighbors we all can be.

Updated Apr. 17, 2025
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15-month-old Annie is already crushing job interviews, according to the internet

In a quick-fire Q&A with her mom, Annie answers a series of questions with surprising confidence for her age.

Updated Apr. 16, 2025
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Target recalls baby food over lead concerns—here’s what parents should do

Over 25,000 units of Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Purée—sold exclusively at Target—have been recalled due to concerns about elevated lead levels.

Updated Apr. 16, 2025
Baby's terminal diagnosis

Told their baby wouldn’t survive, these parents created a lifetime of memories in just 36 weeks

But instead of preparing to say goodbye, Elizabeth and Joshua decided to lean into love.

Updated Apr. 16, 2025
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Baby mistakes dad for Harry Potter—and the internet crowns him “Raniel Dadcliffe”

A TikTok from user lindadeck has gone absolutely viral with 6.4 million views, capturing the moment her one-year-old daughter spotted Harry Potter on TV and immediately made a magical connection.

Updated Apr. 15, 2025
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‘It was more difficult than going through cancer’: Olivia Munn opens up about the postpartum anxiety no one prepared her for

If you’ve ever felt like postpartum hit you like a tornado, Olivia Munn wants you to know you’re not alone.

Updated Apr. 15, 2025
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