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Breastfeeding research

New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

It’s a discovery that deepens what we know about the lasting strength of maternal biology.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025
SNAP benefits

Families brace for empty grocery cards as a government shutdown drags on

For millions of parents, that quick EBT balance check is really a check on whether there’s enough for milk, bread, and dinner tonight.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025
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How to feed your family for under $5: Canned bean dinners that are really delicious

Affordable canned bean dinners under $5 that stretch your budget without sacrificing nutrition or taste when money is tight.

Updated Oct. 29, 2025
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Minnesota mom spots smoke from school bus and saves 22 children from fire

A Bethel, Minnesota mother’s quick thinking turned an ordinary school day into a lesson on intuition, courage, and the quiet power of community.

Updated Oct. 29, 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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Things To Know About C-Sections

10 things seasoned moms want you to know about C-sections

Ten mom-tested truths about C-sections, backed by leading medical guidance, to help you plan your birth, advocate in the OR and recover with confidence.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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New study uncovers a surprising link between C-sections and sleep

Every mom expects sleepless nights with a newborn. For those recovering from a C-section, that exhaustion may have a deeper cause.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
Charlie Puth

Charlie Puth’s tender “Changes” video reveal shows he’s preparing for his biggest role yet—fatherhood

For Charlie, this reveal marks a personal milestone, and a glimpse into how love and family can shape creativity.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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Sofia Richie Grainge’s baby news comes with a surprise no one saw coming

But beneath the buzz was something deeper: a reflection of how modern motherhood and ambition can coexist, and even fuel one another.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
10 tips from a therapist - Motherly

Child therapist “10 truths” go viral: What actually works at home

“When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles"

Updated Nov. 03, 2025
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The 5-second trick that keeps one mom from yelling when her kids make a mess

When her 6-year-old spilled yogurt on the couch, one mom resisted the urge to yell—and changed her whole parenting mindset instead.

Updated Nov. 03, 2025
Harppa high chair recall

Popular high chair recalled after reports of deadly safety hazards—here’s what parents need to know

Harppa’s 5-in-1 Convertible High Chair has just been recalled after federal safety officials found it poses serious fall and entrapment risks

Updated Nov. 03, 2025
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When her 94-year-old grandma on hospice spoke up, this mom heard the truth behind all the criticism

Parenting with empathy doesn’t erase the past, but it can begin to rewrite the story.

Updated Oct. 30, 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 time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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7 Trader Joe’s Halloween finds my kids are obsessed with

Spooky Season is here, and as always, Trader Joe’s has you covered.

Updated Oct. 06, 2023
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New survey reveals moms would rather clean toilets than pack their kids’ lunches

1 in 5 moms would rather get a cavity filled than pack lunches.

Updated Oct. 06, 2023
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Wearing pink isn’t enough

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their life.

Updated Oct. 04, 2023
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How postpartum pain gave me purpose

Moms are the strongest, bravest group of people I know and it is a group I am so proud to be a part of.

Updated Oct. 04, 2023
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Will she want me when she doesn’t need me?

I hold on to the fact that I still want my mom, more so now than ever, and that hopefully my daughter will want the same.

Updated Oct. 04, 2023
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There’s no such thing as a perfect parent

What if, instead of striving for perfection, we began striving for wholeness? A postpartum doula shares that there’s no such thing as a perfect parent—no matter what those shiny Instagram posts would have you believe.

Updated Oct. 04, 2023
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This 3-in-1 “facial in a bottle” will simplify your skincare routine and turn it into a mini-ritual

To call the Motif cleanser just a cleanser is like calling a gorgeous, gold dusted French macaron a cookie.

Updated Oct. 30, 2024
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8 celebrity kids who look just like their famous moms

And the award for best doppelganger goes to…

Updated Oct. 06, 2023
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Business leaders are stepping up to help working parents combat the childcare crisis

“Businesses are well-positioned and have a proven track record of innovating solutions for their workforce, including working parents."

Updated Oct. 05, 2023
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What I didn’t know about motherhood before I lost my day job

We all know that these are the years we won’t get back—not just of our kids’ lives but of our own too.

Updated Oct. 04, 2023
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Why writing tablets are my new favorite kid toy–and four models I’d recommend

Portable, easy and creative, these toys have been huge hits lately in my house.

Updated Nov. 25, 2024
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Are moms drinking too much?

Alcohol has become a socially acceptable form of self-care—but it's not without risks.

Updated Oct. 04, 2023
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