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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

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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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 some moms check every backpack on a playdate—and what it says about parenting today

When does checking a child’s belongings become a tool for guidance, and when does it cross the line?

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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Mom’s 6-year-old asks the kind of questions that leave parents laughing—and low-key rethinking life

“Why are you always going to work but never have any money?” to “When I sneeze do my bones come out?”

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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The hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays—and why moms are done carrying it alone

A mom’s Reddit post reveals the hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays, from planning to presents, and why recognition matters.

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
Baby comes home

They went in for a 38-week appointment… and came home with a baby

At 38 weeks pregnant, they expected a quick check-in with their doctor and then to head back home to keep preparing for their baby’s arrival.

Updated Aug. 27, 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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Our son thanked us for ‘redshirting’ him in kindergarten

Reaching adulthood is not a race. I think we’d all enjoy an extra year of childhood if we had the chance.

Updated Feb. 02, 2023
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Paul Rudd sweetly comforts a young fan after bullies refused to sign his yearbook

“It’s important to remember that even when life is tough that things get better."

Updated Jan. 05, 2023
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Planning a baby shower? You’ll want to check out these TikTok baby shower games 

Looking for coed baby shower games? Never fear: TikTok is here to help. 

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
TIKTOK portable potty training kit

This TikTok ‘mobile changing station’ is a potty training game-changer

You'll never feel like you're being held hostage by potty training EVER AGAIN.

Updated Jul. 14, 2022
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Pregnant? This TikTok shows you the 6 Amazon pregnancy products you must add to cart immediately

TikToker @whitnayyandeverly says she used these finds for both of her pregnancies.

Updated Jul. 13, 2022
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8 brain-developing foods even your pickiest eater will love

No more food fights with these yummy options.

Updated Jan. 03, 2023
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This viral DIY Dollar Tree dentist kit is a must-have for kids of all ages

This viral TikTok will have you running to your nearest Dollar Tree!

Updated Jul. 15, 2022
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Is a D&C an abortion? Experts weigh in on miscarriage care post-Roe

It depends on whether there are fetal heart tones.

Updated Oct. 02, 2024
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Yes, I’m a mother—but my marriage is still a priority

Prioritizing your spouse doesn’t mean that you’re neglecting your kids—it means you're nurturing their foundation.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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10-year-old boys saved their dad’s life with CPR learned from ‘The Sandlot’

"I noticed that he wasn't OK, because he was laying on his side and his face was starting to turn blue."

Updated Jul. 07, 2022
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Gloria Riviera on the childcare crisis and what we can do about it

“Why do we not look at the whole person when they become a parent in the same way that we look at them before they become a parent?”

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
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British mom is shocked by the staggering cost of U.S. childcare in viral TikTok

“No wonder so many women are stay at home moms in America.”

Updated Jul. 18, 2022
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Amazing TikTok beach hacks that will make your life *so* much easier

Simple yet genius ideas for your next beach trip.

Updated Jul. 07, 2022
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This TikTok perfectly sums up the controversy over menstrual leave in the workplace

In theory, these policies deserve all the applause. But in practice? They could do more harm than good.

Updated Jul. 14, 2022
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Hayden Panettiere says postpartum depression worsened her drug and alcohol addiction

"I never had the feeling that I wanted to harm my child, but I didn't want to spend any time with her."

Updated Jul. 14, 2022
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To my only child: Thank you for your patience as I learn how to be a mother

Because in becoming a mother, I am something and someone who I have never been before.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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Preschool graduation is a bittersweet milestone

Sometimes, even the happy moments can bring us to tears because we are so invested in each phase of our child’s life.

Updated Jun. 03, 2024
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Victoria Beckham recalls being weighed on LIVE TELEVISION right after giving birth

"And he made me stand on the scales to be weighed. Can you imagine doing that nowadays?”

Updated Jul. 08, 2022
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