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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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Things To Know About C-Sections

10 things seasoned moms want you to know about C-sections

Ten mom-tested truths about C-sections, backed by leading medical guidance, to help you plan your birth, advocate in the OR and recover with confidence.

Updated Oct. 30, 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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Child therapist “10 truths” go viral: What actually works at home

“When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles"

Updated Nov. 03, 2025
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The 5-second trick that keeps one mom from yelling when her kids make a mess

When her 6-year-old spilled yogurt on the couch, one mom resisted the urge to yell—and changed her whole parenting mindset instead.

Updated Nov. 03, 2025
Harppa high chair recall

Popular high chair recalled after reports of deadly safety hazards—here’s what parents need to know

Harppa’s 5-in-1 Convertible High Chair has just been recalled after federal safety officials found it poses serious fall and entrapment risks

Updated Nov. 03, 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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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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Kate Middleton shares Prince Louis’ sweet words after Queen Elizabeth’s death

Even the littlest children somehow know exactly how to comfort their families.

Updated Sep. 23, 2022
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Research shows the toxic effect ‘momfluencers’ have on our mental health

A new study shows that images of “idealized motherhood” can increase your anxiety, envy and sense of comparison, among other things.

Updated Nov. 29, 2022
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Does praising ‘real’ celebrity bodies actually help normalize regular ‘real’ bodies?

My fear is that we as a society have gotten so acclimated to hiding behind filters and only sharing the staged versions of ourselves, that we forgot how being genuine and authentic is not a revolution, but a normalcy.

Updated Sep. 27, 2022
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Here’s to the grandmothers who have shaped generations of women and mothers

In light of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, I am reminded of the passing of my own grandmother and the importance of grandmothers all across the globe.

Updated Nov. 29, 2022
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5 ‘energy vampires’ to unplug right now to save on energy

Save money by doing nothing but pulling the plug.

Updated Sep. 10, 2022
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4 phrases confident women tell themselves when they don’t get the job they dreamed of

It’s not always easy to stay upbeat and positive, especially when you don’t get the job you want.

Updated Sep. 10, 2022
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I no longer pick up after my kids: Here’s how I taught them to do it themselves

"Somewhere right now there is a mom cleaning up a mess right after she cleaned up said mess."

Updated Mar. 07, 2023
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Here’s how bee ingredients can support your kids’ immune health this fall

You're going to want to know what royal jelly and propolis do.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
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Mom calls out toxic snapback culture by sharing her ‘loose skin and stretch marks’ in viral TikTok

“I fell into postpartum depression after giving birth because I hadn't seen anyone with a similar body.”

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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9 types of foods to fuel brain development from a pediatric dietitian

From iron to Omega-3 fatty acids, here's what nutrient-rich foods your child can eat to help support their developing brain.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
Ali Feller viral photo regarding Eliza Fletcher's murder

Viral Instagram post powerfully addresses the victim-blaming surrounding Eliza Fletcher’s murder

"The victim-blaming and the comments in response to this absolutely tragic story are horrifying."

Updated Sep. 09, 2022
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‘Peppa Pig’ adds first same-sex couple to the show—a polar bear family with two mommies

It is the first time in the show’s 18-year history where LGBTQ+ characters are represented.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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High blood pressure in pregnancy may be rising—especially among Millennial and Gen Z moms

Because pregnancy taxes the heart and circulatory system, the correlation is a reminder to pay attention to heart health

Updated Nov. 07, 2022
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A brief history of the C-section

‘House of the Dragon’ highlights the fact that C-sections used to look very different from how they look today.

Updated Nov. 09, 2022
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Queen Elizabeth has died at the age of 96

The queen passed "peacefully" at her home in Balmoral, Scotland today.

Updated Sep. 09, 2022
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My strict parents became indulgent grandparents who spoil my kids rotten—and it’s great

The joy I feel knowing my two sons are being undeniably spoiled with love, food, gifts, candy—and everything else good this world has to offer—is one of such completeness and gratitude.

Updated Sep. 09, 2022
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