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New poll reveals how little freedom kids have today—and why experts say it’s hurting them

Digital devices are deeply embedded in modern childhood, and the Harris Poll shows just how much they shape kids’ daily lives.

Updated Sep. 02, 2025
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Why pets are drawn to pregnant bellies—and what it means for baby

As their paws pressed down, her unborn baby kicked back, as if saying hello to his furry siblings.

Updated Aug. 29, 2025
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Updated Sep. 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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Pregnant moms are losing safe places to give birth—and rural families are paying the price

Because in parts of rural America, it’s not just hard to find a place to give birth. It’s becoming nearly impossible.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025
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Why stress during pregnancy affects your baby’s gut health

“The upshot is that pregnant women should be pampered if we want the best for their babies.”

Updated Jul. 31, 2025
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French baby names are having a moment—and Olivia Culpo’s pick shows exactly why

French baby names offer a quiet magic that touches on meaning, sound, and feeling all at once.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025
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This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

“Kids always know exactly how to cut you down at bedtime 😂.”

Updated Sep. 04, 2025
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This viral blankie story proves kids know exactly what they need to feel safe

When the youngest gets attention, the oldest often steps in with their own showstopper act.

Updated Sep. 04, 2025
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 $1,650 in the U.S. vs. $120 in Sweden: How one video highlights the daycare gap that’s frustrating parents

The comparison has struck a nerve and sparked conversations about what kind of daycare system parents deserve.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025
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Parents say they’ll go into debt to help kids fit in—here’s how to navigate back-to-school pressure

Parents of K–12 and college students plan to spend an average of $741 this year—$200 more than last year.

Updated Sep. 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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8 highly-effective sleeping masks that wrap you in a cocoon of darkness

Because falling asleep now requires me to create a black hole of nothingness.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025
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Paris Hilton didn’t tell her mom she had a baby for a whole week

"When I introduced my mom to our baby boy, it was amazing to see the look on her face."

Updated Mar. 21, 2023
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Being a mom AND a caregiver means taking on the impossible, because there’s no other choice

If you're a mom, a spouse, and a caregiver—this is my love letter to you.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023
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Advocating for my daughter helped her get the right diagnosis—and begin thriving again

A dyslexia diagnosis helped my daughter go from struggling to read to devouring a novel a week and regaining her self-esteem. Here's how advocating on her behalf made a difference.

Updated Mar. 20, 2023
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11 expert-backed ways to prevent car sickness in kids

From acupressure to window-gazing, here’s what you need to know.

Updated Feb. 23, 2023
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The one thing pregnant women forget to do: get excited

"But while my mind was busy turning over the possibilities of pitocin and episiotomies, I forgot to get excited."

Updated Feb. 23, 2023
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Daughter’s viral TikTok helps her dad’s book become a first-time bestseller

More than a decade after it was first published, sales skyrocketed.

Updated Feb. 23, 2023
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The new historical American Girl dolls are from 1999, and all we have to say is: NOOOOO

The new historical American Girl dolls re twins, Isabel and Nicki.

Updated Feb. 23, 2023
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Momtourage podcast hosts Ashley Hearon-Smith & Keri Setaro on how to make mom friends

“Connection is the reason why we're here on the planet.”

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
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The silent grief of infertility

Being thrilled when your friends and family are pregnant; but crumbling inside

Updated Apr. 15, 2024
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I’m biracial and raising a biracial son: Here’s what I hope for his future

"As I reflect on my personal perspective of growing up biracial, here are three things I hope for my biracial son and the many multiracial children in the world."

Updated Feb. 22, 2023
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Here are the Roald Dahl rewrites no one asked for

Classic works by the beloved children's author are getting a cultural scrub.

Updated Feb. 22, 2023
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Kelly Osbourne gives working moms a shout-out in first post since giving birth

"I have a new found respect for working mothers."

Updated Mar. 03, 2023
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