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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

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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Olivia Munn

Olivia Munn’s 3-year-old walked a mile in just his socks—and every toddler parent will feel this

The actor and mom of two took to Instagram to share a wildly relatable meltdown moment that started with a sunny stroll through New York City.

Updated Apr. 24, 2025
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The prenatal revolution moms have been waiting for

Now, for patients with low to average risk, prenatal care can be customized based on individual needs, risk factors.

Updated Apr. 24, 2025
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30 of the best movies to watch on Mother’s Day with your kids

Celebrate motherhood with the best movie moms.

Updated Apr. 15, 2024
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30% of maternal deaths happen after 6 weeks—but most are preventable

From 2018 to 2022, pregnancy-related deaths rose by nearly 28% in the U.S.

Updated Apr. 23, 2025
GenZ nurse

Gen Z nurse quietly honors every baby she’s delivered—and her method is leaving people in tears

In a now-viral TikTok that has racked up over 5.6 million views, the young nurse shares the deeply personal project she started while still in nursing school: a baby bead jar. Each bead represents a baby she’s helped deliver during her shifts as a night nurse.

Updated Apr. 23, 2025
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Labor nurse begins her shift like any other—then her own baby arrives

As a labor and delivery nurse, Allison knew the process, the people, and the plan. But sometimes, knowing too much can be a double-edged sword.

Updated Apr. 23, 2025
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Mom says no to another dog—until a senior rescue “chooses” her teen

In a TikTok video that's capturing hearts across social media, Rodriguez documented her teenage daughter's immediate and profound connection with a senior husky mix.

Updated Apr. 23, 2025
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Buford the brave: Hero dog finds missing toddler 7 miles from home in Arizona wilderness

In a heart-stopping story with the happiest ending, a loyal ranch dog named Buford is being hailed a hero after finding a missing toddler who had wandered seven miles away from his home in the rural Arizona wilderness.

Updated Apr. 23, 2025
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This surprising pregnancy snack could cut your baby’s allergy risk—here’s what to know

If you’ve been craving avocados, you’re not just fueling your body with healthy fats—you might also be supporting your baby’s immune system in a seriously powerful way.

Updated Apr. 23, 2025
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This Mother’s Day, give her the gift of less stress

Simple ways to take something off her plate—today and every day.

Updated Apr. 21, 2025
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A baby in the corner, someone swiping Hinge, divorce jokes in the air—welcome to girls night in your 30s

A now-viral TikTok from creator @danilyndesign hit a nerve—and maybe even healed something—in the hearts of so many women just trying to find their way through adulthood.

Updated Apr. 21, 2025
small moments

25 people reveal the tiny acts of love from childhood they’ll never forget—and now do for their kids

Across Reddit, users shared moving stories from their childhoods that reveal one powerful truth: it’s not about being a perfect parent. It’s about showing up.

Updated Apr. 21, 2025
easter egg hunt

12 dads show up for an Easter egg hunt—then realize they’re the eggs

Arizona mom Rachael Woolsey's TikTok has gone viral with over 5.7 million views, showing what might be the most entertaining twist on an Easter egg hunt we've ever seen: where the dads themselves become the hunted.

Updated Apr. 21, 2025
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No one made diapers for his daughter—so this dad launched his own brand

When Brady Crandall’s daughter was born with a brain injury called hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), he never expected he’d one day be founding a diaper company.

Updated Apr. 21, 2025
baby acne

Yes, baby acne is real—and more common than you think

Gentle reassurance, mama: You're not alone if your baby's skin isn't "perfect" right now. Baby acne, especially baby acne on the face, is a completely normal

Updated Apr. 18, 2025
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The ‘mental health walk’ that wasn’t: this mom’s viral tiktok is our collective parenting nightmare

Perese-Cullen's viral TikTok with 475K views that's making moms everywhere snort-laugh through their exhaustion.

Updated Apr. 18, 2025
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Why i’m raising a kind daughter, not a nice one

There's a video making the rounds on TikTok right now about a mom who's teaching her daughter to be kind, not nice—and let me tell you, I'm here for it.

Updated Apr. 18, 2025
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10 pull-on pants that look like you tried (but feel like you didn’t)

The elastic waistband—once fashion's dirty little secret—is now the feature we're actually looking for.

Updated Apr. 18, 2025
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