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Breastfeeding research

New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

It’s a discovery that deepens what we know about the lasting strength of maternal biology.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025
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Families brace for empty grocery cards as a government shutdown drags on

For millions of parents, that quick EBT balance check is really a check on whether there’s enough for milk, bread, and dinner tonight.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025
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How to feed your family for under $5: Canned bean dinners that are really delicious

Affordable canned bean dinners under $5 that stretch your budget without sacrificing nutrition or taste when money is tight.

Updated Oct. 29, 2025
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Minnesota mom spots smoke from school bus and saves 22 children from fire

A Bethel, Minnesota mother’s quick thinking turned an ordinary school day into a lesson on intuition, courage, and the quiet power of community.

Updated Oct. 29, 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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New study uncovers a surprising link between C-sections and sleep

Every mom expects sleepless nights with a newborn. For those recovering from a C-section, that exhaustion may have a deeper cause.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
Charlie Puth

Charlie Puth’s tender “Changes” video reveal shows he’s preparing for his biggest role yet—fatherhood

For Charlie, this reveal marks a personal milestone, and a glimpse into how love and family can shape creativity.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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Sofia Richie Grainge’s baby news comes with a surprise no one saw coming

But beneath the buzz was something deeper: a reflection of how modern motherhood and ambition can coexist, and even fuel one another.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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When her 94-year-old grandma on hospice spoke up, this mom heard the truth behind all the criticism

Parenting with empathy doesn’t erase the past, but it can begin to rewrite the story.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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One mom’s viral meltdown about ‘doing it all’ perfectly captures the math of modern motherhood

Emily’s reel did not go viral because it offered a solution. It resonated because it named what so many parents are carrying

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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A boy stirs lasagna with his mom—what he says next melts hearts and feeds a bigger lesson

Her video captured what everyday parenting looks like at its best—teaching empathy, confidence, and care through the small rituals that fill ordinary days.

Updated Oct. 28, 2025
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A girl asks for space—her mom’s quiet response is healing the internet

In a world that often celebrates control, this mom showed that love can be strongest when it gives room to grow.

Updated Oct. 27, 2025
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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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Looking for pregnancy-safe sleep aids? A naturopathic doctor shares her picks

Found: The safe, effective, and natural sleep support you desperately need in pregnancy and beyond.

Updated Mar. 08, 2024
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Updated May. 03, 2023
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Kids should be getting the HPV vaccine at age 9, experts say

“We don’t have any other vaccine that prevents cancer.”

Updated Mar. 29, 2023
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4 iPhone photography tips from a photographer mom

Taking better photos of your kids just got easier with these iPhone hacks.

Updated Mar. 29, 2023
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To the moms at pick-up: Thank you for being the connection I needed

"Now that I have had the chance to stand with mothers, it reinforces how much I was longing for this moment."

Updated Mar. 29, 2023
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How to cope with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), from a mama who’s going through it

Comparing morning sickness to HG is like comparing a little bit of rain to a hurricane. 

Updated Mar. 29, 2023
Car seat recall

Nearly 60,000 Safety 1st and Maxi-Cosi car seats recalled due to safety issue

The brand reports 59,450 units may have been affected.

Updated Mar. 29, 2023
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VC and Mama Jesse Draper on why we need to invest in female entrepreneurs

“I want to solve childcare. I want to invest in childcare. It is broken and people are finally paying attention.”

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
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Self-care looks different for everyone and that’s OK

I had to understand that this journey of motherhood is a blessing but also a way to grow in areas that I never knew that I needed.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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This may be the best time of day to get pregnant

New intel on how to time your TTC endeavors.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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FDA to pull preterm birth drug Makena from the market

Makena was the only drug approved to help prevent preterm birth. Advocacy groups say pulling the drug could further maternal health inequities.

Updated Mar. 22, 2023
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Paris Hilton shares her abortion story for the first time in an emotional memoir excerpt

"Over the years, I’ve looked back on all this with sorrow, even though I know I made the right choice."

Updated Mar. 22, 2023
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Bindi Irwin shares hospital photo and 10-year battle with endometriosis on Instagram

"For 10yrs I’ve struggled with insurmountable fatigue, pain & nausea."

Updated Mar. 22, 2023
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CNN anchor gives birth on her bathroom floor after ’13 minutes of labor’

The baby girl "introduced herself" to the world.

Updated Mar. 22, 2023
TikTok user Cathy Pedrayes shares how to keep teens safe online and how to talk about technology with kids

TikTok’s ‘Mom Friend’ shares how to talk about technology with kids

The best tool to protect your kids’ safety online is an open dialogue.

Updated Mar. 22, 2023
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