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Do babies speak a “secret language”? A viral TikTok has parents all curious

At one predictable moment, a baby onscreen bursts into laughter, and parents gleefully scribble across the screen: “I think she understood.”

Updated Aug. 22, 2025
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10 healthy cereal options to get you through busy school mornings

Even as an RD, I don’t always have it in me to make breakfast from scratch.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025
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American Girl just gave us plush versions of our childhood obsessions (and my inner Molly McIntire stan is living)

Each doll is $65 and comes with a board book. Your inner child is not included but will probably show up uninvited anyway.

Updated Aug. 22, 2025
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Do moms ever get to ‘bed rot’ again? This viral debate hits hard

In her video, which has more than 2 million views, DiDonato said the second she had her baby, she stopped sitting down

Updated Aug. 22, 2025

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Pregnant moms are losing safe places to give birth—and rural families are paying the price

Because in parts of rural America, it’s not just hard to find a place to give birth. It’s becoming nearly impossible.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025
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Why stress during pregnancy affects your baby’s gut health

“The upshot is that pregnant women should be pampered if we want the best for their babies.”

Updated Jul. 31, 2025
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French baby names are having a moment—and Olivia Culpo’s pick shows exactly why

French baby names offer a quiet magic that touches on meaning, sound, and feeling all at once.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025
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Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

The CDC notes that many pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia or pelvic instability, impact walking or standing.

Updated Jul. 25, 2025
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Why a little boy’s garbage truck birthday shows the power of raising kids to value every job

When a toddler's birthday wish is a garbage truck, it's more than a cute moment—it's a lesson in empathy, connection, and the value of every job.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025
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New CDC data shows nearly 1 in 3 U.S. teens have prediabetes—what parents need to know

This finding doesn’t mean these kids are sick, and it doesn’t mean their future is already decided.

Updated Aug. 15, 2025
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The number of working moms with young kids just hit a 3-year low — here’s why

Child care costs, rigid schedules, and shrinking flexibility are forcing many to ask: how long can I really keep this going?

Updated Aug. 15, 2025
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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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Husband’s postpartum support checklist goes viral—but why isn’t this the norm?

“We’ve been through it three times together, and everything on this list made me feel so loved.”

Updated Mar. 03, 2025
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40% of 2-year-olds now have their own tablet—here’s what that means for childhood today

The 2025 Common Sense Media Report highlights just how integral screens have become in young children’s daily lives.

Updated Mar. 05, 2025
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Kieran Culkin’s wife promised him four kids if he won an Oscar—well, he just did

He turned his speech into an inside joke that just so happened to have major parenting implications.

Updated Mar. 03, 2025
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Italian fruit vendor hijacks baby’s photoshoot—and the internet is obsessed

The vendor enthusiastically takes over, carefully arranging lemons around the baby, directing poses, and making sure the photos come out just right.

Updated Mar. 03, 2025
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4-year-old’s raw photo of postpartum mom perfectly captures new motherhood

In the now-viral image, Bailey sits holding her newborn, her hair in a messy bun, wearing a hoodie, sporting a look of pure postpartum bewilderment.

Updated Mar. 03, 2025
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Tennessee bill could set precedent in protecting pregnant workers’ health coverage

If passed, Tennessee would be the first state in the country to implement this type of protection.

Updated Mar. 03, 2025
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‘I miss my baby’—the viral video that has every mom crying in the Target parking lot

The moment in the parking lot was more than a sweet viral moment, it was one mom seeing her past in someone else’s present.

Updated Mar. 05, 2025
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“I’m not paying to attend a kid’s party”—mom’s viral take has parents fired up

“Let’s normalize having birthday celebrations within our budget instead of passing the cost onto other parents…"

Updated Mar. 06, 2025
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‘Telling my husband I’m pregnant after 5 years of infertility’—the viral video giving hope to so many

“I never ever ever thought I’d see the day where I got to call him into the bathroom after finding out the test was, finally, positive 🥺 … A dream come true."

Updated Mar. 05, 2025
Viral TikTok - A woma speaking

No one warns you how emotional it is to watch your best friend become a mom

“You start to bond on this different level… like you just get each other.”

Updated Mar. 03, 2025
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Dad learns he’s having twins—his reaction is an emotional rollercoaster

“Joy and fear consumed that man QUICKLY.”

Updated Mar. 04, 2025
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New research finds you probably have a ‘favorite’ child—here’s why that’s OK

Not because we love them more or less, but because we’re human.

Updated Feb. 27, 2025
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Couple breaks Guinness World Record for longest marriage—84 years, 13 kids, 50+ grandkids

What can today’s parents learn from a couple who raised an entire generation—without the conveniences (or pressures) of modern parenting?

Updated Feb. 27, 2025
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Mummy Pig is expecting baby no. 3—and fellow pregnant mom Kylie Kelce helped announce it

"Peppa says, 'She's an even bigger sister now, and I'm an even bigger mummy.' Kids will humble you."

Updated Feb. 27, 2025
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Daughter shares her exam results—her dad’s reaction brings the internet to tears

The video captures the instant she told her dad she had passed her college exams. And his reaction? Pure, unfiltered joy.

Updated Feb. 27, 2025
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Rihanna opens up about mom guilt: ‘Everything I love robs me from them’

“It’s actually given me a lot more self-guilt.”

Updated Feb. 26, 2025
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New survey: 45% of women face infertility after an eating disorder

For many women, pregnancy is both joyful and vulnerable. While often framed as a glowing experience, the reality is more nuanced.

Updated Mar. 26, 2025
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Former ‘Bachelor’ star reverses vasectomy after scheduling it without his wife’s input

"All of our kids are, like, the best age right now. And I just felt like, ‘Dang it, I think we could do this again.’"

Updated Feb. 26, 2025
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