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Parents say curiosity matters—then tell kids “be careful” 27 times daily, according to research

It's clear we're walking a tightrope between fostering exploration and avoiding a trip to the ER.

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
Mother's touch explained

The surprising science behind a mother’s touch—and why it soothes babies so deeply

What if a simple stroke could flip a “safety switch” in your baby—and even calm you too?

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
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Is melatonin safe for kids? What every exhausted parent needs to know

Before you add it to cart, pediatrician Dr. Jessica Klein wants you to pump the brakes and get the facts.

Updated Oct. 31, 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

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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Financial Truths Before Maternity Leave

5 financial truths every mom should know before maternity leave

Maternity leave math is confusing, even when you have benefits. Here's facts that matter most and simple steps to take so your paycheck, premiums, and plans stay on track.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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Kieran Culkin once thought he wasn’t ready for kids. Now he’s a dad of three

Kieran Culkin once wasn’t sure about having kids — now he and Jazz Charton are celebrating their third

Updated Nov. 05, 2025
Troian Bellisario and Patrick J. Adams pregnancy announcement

Troian Bellisario and Patrick J. Adams share they’re expecting baby No. 3—with a love letter to their future child

Patrick J. Adams’ heartfelt love letter to his unborn child perfectly captures the wonder, uncertainty, and endless love that comes with welcoming a baby

Updated Nov. 05, 2025
Soon To Be Dads

8 ways dads-to-be can truly show up during the third trimester

Eight concrete ways dads-to-be can show up in the third trimester. Learn warning signs, practice labor support and prep the fourth trimester. Practical, calm and evidence-based.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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A teacher used a vase to explain grief to her fourth graders—and parents everywhere are learning from it

When Ryan Brazil told her students, “We make space for each other,” she offered a truth that extends well beyond her classroom.

Updated Nov. 05, 2025
CDC pasta recall

CDC expands pasta recall after 6 deaths: What parents need to know

The CDC has expanded a pasta recall tied to Listeria deaths—parents are urged to check their freezers now

Updated Nov. 04, 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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I’m a nutritionist: Here’s what I pack in my kids’ school lunches

Always striving for balance–and trying (and failing) to get them to eat the crust.

Updated Aug. 13, 2025
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Broadway show offers free childcare during special matinees

No babysitter? No problem. 'Here Lies Love' attendees can get complimentary babysitting thanks to a partnership with parent advocacy groups.

Updated Aug. 18, 2023
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Dancing through motherhood: Jess King’s journey

“I'm surprised by the presence that being a mother just innately brings you to confront."

Updated Aug. 17, 2023
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‘DWTS’ Peta Murgatroyd faces backlash from girl moms over TikTok with her son

She lit up the internet with her caption, spurring remarks from both die-hard Stouffer’s fans and girl moms alike.

Updated Aug. 16, 2023
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Calm vibes: 10 boho nursery decor ideas

Create a charming and cozy space for you and your baby.

Updated Aug. 23, 2023
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Fiber rich foods to make little tummies feel good

Happy tummies and healthy kids.

Updated Aug. 16, 2023
Mom shamed for breastfeeding

This breastfeeding mom was secretly filmed and publicly shamed—by another mom

“Imagine waking up, getting on Facebook, and seeing this video of yourself yesterday at the beach."

Updated Aug. 16, 2023
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Popular ‘Saturn’ app for students sparks concern over online safety and predators

"After downloading it myself to understand it better, what I found was surprising."

Updated Aug. 15, 2023
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Michael Oher of ‘The Blind Side’ says the heartwarming story of his ‘adoption’ is a lie

Oher claims the Tuohy family tricked him into a conservatorship.

Updated Aug. 15, 2023
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Meet the essential gut bacteria every baby needs—but most babies are missing

B. infantis was prevalent in infant gut microbiomes more than a century ago, but 90% of infants born today don’t have it. What happened?

Updated Aug. 15, 2023
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You have to watch these adult daughters cry-laughing over their parents’ wedding video

“Now, they have to deal with anxious, disabled kids, oh my god!"

Updated Aug. 15, 2023
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5 smart steps for parenting neurodivergent kids

Rather than seeing challenging kids as problems to fix, what if we could uncover what makes them tick? In this excerpt from her new book, ‘Calm the Chaos’, author Dayna Abraham shares a helpful framework.

Updated Aug. 09, 2023
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The best phones for kids to keep them safely connected

Parental controls are just one of many features on these phones for kids.

Updated Jul. 02, 2024
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Families are paying record prices for back-to-school supplies this year

With so many places lacking sales, here are ways to save.

Updated Aug. 14, 2023
TikTok images of a dirty oven being cleaned

TikToker shares secret oven cleaning hack for removing stubborn cooked-on food and grease

Keeping appliances clean can help extend their life in your home.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023
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Can we please stop calling it ‘mom brain’?

Reframing how we think about the brain fog that can come with motherhood.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023
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There’s no such thing as holding your baby ‘too much’

You are not wrong if you want to parent in a way that is different from others.

Updated Aug. 10, 2023
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