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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
Shaun Alexander pregnancy announcement

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
Luke Combs Instagram pregnancy announcement

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
Pet reveal

First-pet reveal melts hearts—and what parents can prep before bringing home a kitten

A child meeting her first pet and instantly understanding the weight of that new life.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025
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Why ‘dolphin parenting’—rooted in Harvard’s longest study—could be the secret to confident, creative kids

They have clear expectations — bedtime, chores, kindness to siblings — but they also leave room for play, choice and mistakes.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025
Diwali

10 magical ways to celebrate Diwali with your family—and make memories that shine

Diwali is the perfect chance to slow down and make memories that glow just as brightly as the candles on your windowsill.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025
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Toddler says she’s ‘sad’ at bedtime—nothing prepares mom for reason why

It wasn’t about sharing toys, leaving daycare, or even a scary dream

Updated Oct. 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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‘Why don’t I have boobies?’ Dad adorably answers young daughter’s question in viral TikTok

His facial expressions & her questions are guaranteed to make you laugh.

Updated Oct. 04, 2022
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Father-son project explodes into multi-city company that hauls away your hard-to-recycle items

“Interest has only increased and made us even more passionate about our mission to divert as much as we can from landfills.”

Updated Sep. 29, 2022
mom feeding baby, who is a picky toddler

I felt mom guilt and shame for having a picky eater

My toddler's diet had become a menu of all the things I said I’d never feed my child—until I had my child.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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The FDA’s new definition of ‘healthy’ could make grocery shopping easier

The goal of the new proposal is to make nutrition labels easier to navigate for busy shoppers.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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‘The village’ is great, but the ‘parenting safety net’ is better

This isn’t your Mom Squad, nor is it the proverbial "village" that everyone talks about. Though those things are very important too.

Updated Nov. 29, 2022
Kelly Osbourne on Red Table Talk

Kelly Osbourne says her friends and family judge her for choosing not to breastfeed

I have chosen to stay on my medication instead of breastfeeding and the judgment that I have received from my friends and also extended family [is wild]."

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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Are you experiencing toxicity in the workplace? Here are 5 ways to rise above and prosper

So what can you do to remain positive if you find yourself in this type of situation?

Updated Sep. 29, 2022
to my firstborn, pregnant mom sitting with child laying on her belly

A letter to my firstborn before your sibling arrives

We’re stepping out of our old life into a new one. I’m excited to add another to our family, but I'm grieving, too.

Updated Oct. 03, 2022
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Katie Couric reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer after missing a mammogram

"Please get your annual mammogram. I was six months late this time. I shudder to think what might have happened if I had put it off longer."

Updated May. 10, 2023
Mandy Moore maternity photos

Mandy Moore’s struggle to get a few minutes of peace to take maternity photos of baby #2 is SO relatable

"With a toddler and a husband on the road, it’s been a challenge to find time to mark this season of my life but baby boy is more than worth it."

Updated Oct. 03, 2022
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Children exposed to storms like Hurricane Ian in utero are more likely to have mental health issues

New research on stress in pregnancy underscores that protecting your mental health is just as important as protecting your physical health.

Updated Oct. 04, 2022
Christina Ricci on the Emmys red carpet 2022

Christina Ricci says she and her 8-year-old son are still co-sleeping

We can ALL relate to the different sleeping habits of our children, that's for sure.

Updated Oct. 03, 2022
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First-time mamas reach milestones, too—right alongside their baby

We are growing up together by experiencing the same moments from two very different lenses.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
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Is it OK to go through your kid’s phone?

Doctors weigh in on this sensitive topic.

Updated Jan. 05, 2023
Hayden Panettiere on Red Table Talk

Hayden Panettiere says signing over custody of her daughter was ‘the most heartbreaking thing’

"Because of the way that it was done, it was very upsetting," she continues. "I mean, it was the worst signing those papers, the most heartbreaking thing I've ever, ever had to do in my life."

Updated Oct. 03, 2022
woman unpacking groceries from a meal train

Two words that can radically improve a new mama’s life: Meal Train

While there are tons of things that you can gift to new parents, consider the gift of taking a load off of their shoulders.

Updated Oct. 03, 2022
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