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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
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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
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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
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A daughter recalls her family’s ‘weird’ rules—and parents everywhere are taking notes

Breakfast alternated between “even” and “odd” days—cereal on the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th, and protein-rich meals like eggs and fruit on the others.

Updated Oct. 07, 2025
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A viral list of toddler rules has parents split. The three flashpoints may surprise you

A toddler’s 10 rules went viral, sparking debate on screens, car seats, and hair — here’s what experts say

Updated Oct. 07, 2025
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Mom films midnight bedtime routine—what viewers say next sparks a parenting firestorm

Emily’s video struck a chord because it made parents reflect on their own evenings. Some saw a relatable slice of life; others saw red flags.

Updated Oct. 06, 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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Wife Guy: Ned Fulmer, Adam Levine, John Mulaney

The ‘wife guy’ phenomenon proves maybe we shouldn’t celebrate a man for publicly loving his wife

Everything you need to know about the term everyone's talking about.

Updated Oct. 07, 2022
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Sleep tourism is the hot new trend—but is it hiding a bigger problem?

A sleep retreat with a soundproof room, customized pillows and 1,000-thread count sheets? Sign us up!

Updated Oct. 07, 2022
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Mom opens hair salon in hospital to offer NICU parents some much-needed pampering

A mom of a former NICU baby is offering pampering sessions—and plenty of encouragement—to parents in an Indiana hospital.

Updated Oct. 11, 2022
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I hope my kids have ‘forever friends’—like the ones I have

Forever friends have known us for decades—and they're still here.

Updated Oct. 07, 2022
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It’s true: McDonalds’ old-school Halloween buckets are BACK!

The beloved trick-or-treat buckets are back after a 6-year hiatus.

Updated Oct. 18, 2022
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The 17 best ‘Bluey’ episodes (not for kids, but for the adults)

While the show is entertaining, I’ve also learned a lot about parenting and children from the Heeler family.

Updated Jul. 21, 2023
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For my autistic child, these are the non-traditional milestones we measure

I wasn’t surprised when my child received an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis at three years old—I was exhausted and scared. 

Updated Oct. 07, 2022
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Get your ‘family glamping’ on at these 14 breathtaking sites

There is no shortage of amazing glamping sites.

Updated Apr. 22, 2024
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Kourtney Kardashian says she loves her ‘thicker body’ post-IVF

"I looked at photos of my body when I was so skinny. It is cringey."

Updated Oct. 07, 2022
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Dr. Becky Kennedy on sturdy leadership, respecting both parents and children, and navigating some of our toughest parenting challenges

“You can't change your parenting if you're not simultaneously working on reparenting.”

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
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Mom picks the PERFECT name for the baby she delivered mid-flight

The baby's unique name reflects the fact that his birth certificate says he was born "in the air."

Updated Oct. 06, 2022
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7 ways to help your kids form a healthy relationship with food

As an eating disorders therapist and mom, I'm teaching my son there are no "bad" foods.

Updated Jun. 11, 2024
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Why I don’t make my kids apologize

With your help in a practice called co-regulation, children feel seen and safe and can then process the impact of their words and actions.

Updated Oct. 06, 2022
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Flu vaccination rates in children and pregnant women are the lowest they’ve been in several seasons, CDC warns

The past two flu seasons were mild, but experts are worried about an upcoming surge—here's how you can prepare.

Updated Oct. 06, 2022
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‘Charlotte’s Web’ and 11 other challenged and banned children’s books

Many of these are classics we all read (and loved) in school.

Updated Jul. 18, 2023
The Rock and his daughter waking up

Even The Rock can’t prevent his kids from torturing him in the mornings

"Only a fool would continue to fall for this kinda torture."

Updated Oct. 05, 2022
mom holding micropreemie twins' hands

Having micropreemie twins taught me it’s OK to grieve for babies who are still alive

"Having so many people tell me that I was strong somehow made me convince myself that I was. Looking back now, I don’t know how I survived without a complete mental collapse—because I was not strong. I simply survived."

Updated Oct. 26, 2023
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