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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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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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Life without screens is possible—here’s how our family does it

Even an animated children’s movie can be too intense for little ones.

Updated Aug. 02, 2023
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Scared of breastfeeding? An expert shares tips on overcoming common breastfeeding fears

Sometimes the pressure that we put on ourselves to succeed in our breastfeeding journey is heavy.

Updated Jul. 26, 2024
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Mom ends her family’s vacation in less than 24 hours after her kids won’t stop fighting

"Half the ride home was spent with them sobbing and my husband pretty much gave me the silent treatment the whole way."

Updated Aug. 02, 2023
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Feeding our babies shouldn’t be this hard

Lactation care is a human right—and The Lactation Network is working to right the wrongs the lactation coverage gap creates for families.

Updated Aug. 07, 2023
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Dad hilariously mistakes wife’s bodysuit for baby clothes in viral TikTok

"I can't believe he had my Skims hung up with our baby clothes."

Updated Aug. 01, 2023
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Life lessons your kids can learn from ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’

Though there's plenty of action, pizza and ooze, there are also some pretty powerful lessons to absorb.

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
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The best toddler-friendly dishware to make mealtime as stress-free as possible

Because wearing a bowl as a hat is only funny once. Or twice.

Updated Sep. 24, 2025
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The magic behind cozy corners for kids—and how to make your own

Plus why they can benefit you, too, mama.

Updated Jul. 27, 2023
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Is nipple confusion real?

A lactation consultant explains what’s really going on.

Updated Jul. 26, 2024
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EPA report shows how climate change directly impacts kids’ education

Kids today are expected to experience three times as many weather disasters as their grandparents.

Updated Jul. 26, 2023
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Walk away from the dishwasher—playing with your kids can inspire your own creativity

Play brings us back to the little artists we were as kids.

Updated Aug. 09, 2023
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The first year: Your baby’s health from A to Z

From colds and colic to rashes and vaccines, consider this your just-in-case guide.

Updated May. 22, 2024
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To the mama whose baby flew the nest

When our kids leave the nest, they aren’t the only ones who have new opportunities and possibilities ahead. As parents, we do too.

Updated Jul. 28, 2023
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Back-to-school shopping? Buckle is the one-stop shop you need to know about.

Hit one store, get everything you need, and boom—you’re done.

Updated Jul. 28, 2023
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