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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

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Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 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
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
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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
Grandparents

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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Mom lets grandparents break the rules—and it’s winning hearts online

When it comes to childcare, sometimes letting grandparents do their thing is the best parenting hack

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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A 9-year-old’s English lessons for her dad are melting hearts everywhere

e. And a 9-year-old teacher whose mantra—“It takes process”—is turning everyday lessons into heartwarming TikTok magic.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

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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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New data reveals the troubling reason tampons have gotten so much more expensive

“The price of a regular box of Tampax has gone up from $9 to $11.”

Updated Apr. 20, 2023
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How I used hypnobirthing for my planned C-section

People having C-sections are deserving of a positive birth experience, too.

Updated Apr. 21, 2023
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A case for retiring the birthday party goodie bag

I love to throw birthday parties but continue to wonder, are goodie bags really worth it for moms already stretched so thin?

Updated Apr. 27, 2023
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Talking to teens about suicide and self-harm can save lives

But there are insidious myths that often prevent parents from having these conversations.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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My 5-year-old asked to go plant-based: This is what we learned

If your child would like to make a similar choice, here are tips and takeaways from our experience as we supported our daughter in her meat-free journey.

Updated Apr. 21, 2023
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My son has autism: Here are 5 things you can do to help families like ours thrive

I believe that people are inherently good, and any missteps when dealing with autism come from people with good intentions just not sure what to do or say.

Updated Mar. 25, 2024
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I made these simple sustainable tweaks to my family’s lifestyle—and we’re happier for it

Here’s how simple changes in your daily routine can create a big impact for your children and the world they live in.

Updated Apr. 26, 2023
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3 ways ‘peaceful parenting’ helps us heal alongside our kids

In committing to growth alongside our children, we get to re-parent ourselves.

Updated Apr. 21, 2023
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Ralph Yarl’s mom says her son is ‘replaying the situation over and over’ after being shot

She also said her son is able to communicate "when he feels like it."

Updated Apr. 19, 2023
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Breastfeeding might kill your sex drive—but here’s how to get it back

From understanding the hormonal changes to finding ways to prioritize intimacy, a doula shares insight on how to balance breastfeeding and sex.

Updated Apr. 18, 2023
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