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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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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
Morning sickness research

The surprising reason morning sickness may be good for you and your baby

Researchers say it may be a sign of a healthy, finely tuned immune system working behind the scenes.

Updated Sep. 29, 2025
Shaun Alexander pregnancy announcement

Shaun Alexander reveals baby no. 14 is on the way—inside life with his 13 kids

From NFL stardom to fathering a bustling household, Shaun Alexander’s journey shows what family connection looks like at scale.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
Luke Combs Instagram pregnancy announcement

Luke Combs’ sons had the sweetest role in announcing baby no. 3

Luke Combs shares a heartwarming family moment as he and Nicole announce baby no. 3 with their sons in tow

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
Pet reveal

First-pet reveal melts hearts—and what parents can prep before bringing home a kitten

A child meeting her first pet and instantly understanding the weight of that new life.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025
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Why ‘dolphin parenting’—rooted in Harvard’s longest study—could be the secret to confident, creative kids

They have clear expectations — bedtime, chores, kindness to siblings — but they also leave room for play, choice and mistakes.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025
Diwali

10 magical ways to celebrate Diwali with your family—and make memories that shine

Diwali is the perfect chance to slow down and make memories that glow just as brightly as the candles on your windowsill.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025
kid's feelings about pompeii

Toddler says she’s ‘sad’ at bedtime—nothing prepares mom for reason why

It wasn’t about sharing toys, leaving daycare, or even a scary dream

Updated Oct. 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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Baby adopted by firefighter who saved her in Safe Haven box

Firefighter adopts baby girl he found in department’s Safe Haven Box

“The way I found her… This was God helping us out.

Updated Jun. 22, 2023
Labor nurse shares her process for honoring stillbirths in viral TikTok

Labor nurse shares how she honors stillbirths in the most beautiful way in viral TikTok

"I always remember my patients that leave with a box rather than their baby."

Updated Jun. 21, 2023
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Dear new mama: I wish you could see what I see

I did not like who I saw when I was a new mom. I didn’t know this woman yet. I didn’t accept her.

Updated Jun. 21, 2023
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The joys and frustrations of non-native bilingual parenting

Bilingual parenting as a non-native speaker can also be a complicated and difficult journey at times, as many other bilingual families and experts can attest.

Updated Jun. 20, 2023
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My toddler inspired me to live life differently

Toddlers can be inspiring—here are just a few reasons why.

Updated Jul. 10, 2023
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Growing up without a father affected my parenting style

The only way for me to fix it was to heal and find a healthy balance.

Updated Jun. 20, 2023
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Amazon will give you a free gift card and discounts–just for trading in your old devices

Amazon Trade-In is a program that lets customers trade in Amazon devices, video games, cell phones, and more.

Updated Jun. 18, 2023
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How sensory play benefits your child—plus sensory activities for all ages

Whether you’re looking to level-up tummy time or occupy a busy toddler or preschooler, we’ve got you covered.

Updated Jun. 15, 2023
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Why every working mother needs a coach

While there are countless resources for how to become a mom and care for baby, there are far fewer resources on how to become a working mom. Where’s the return-to-work doula, so to speak?

Updated Jun. 14, 2023
Kourtney Kardashian announces pregnancy

Kourtney Kardashian announces she’s pregnant at Travis Barker’s concert

She surprised husband Travis Barker with the happy news!

Updated Jun. 17, 2023
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3 ways to reconnect with yourself in motherhood, according to a therapist

For busy moms, what is really needed to practice self-care and self-connection are ways to bring this practice into what they are already doing so it’s not just one extra thing to add to an already-impossible to-do list.

Updated Jun. 16, 2023
woman traveling country to honor dad

I’m traveling the country to honor my dad who didn’t feel safe to do so

I am seeing our country the way I wish my dad could have seen and experienced it.

Updated Jun. 15, 2023
Illinois governor signs law preventing book bans

Illinois becomes the first state to ban book bans—here’s what that means

“What this law does is it says, let’s trust our experience and education of our librarians to decide what books should be in circulation.”

Updated Jun. 15, 2023
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