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Parents say curiosity matters—then tell kids “be careful” 27 times daily, according to research

It's clear we're walking a tightrope between fostering exploration and avoiding a trip to the ER.

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
Mother's touch explained

The surprising science behind a mother’s touch—and why it soothes babies so deeply

What if a simple stroke could flip a “safety switch” in your baby—and even calm you too?

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
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Is melatonin safe for kids? What every exhausted parent needs to know

Before you add it to cart, pediatrician Dr. Jessica Klein wants you to pump the brakes and get the facts.

Updated Oct. 31, 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

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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Physiological Changes During Pregnancy Based on Oura Data

Your body knows first: What Oura’s massive pregnancy study reveals about the science of intuition

Every pregnant person has felt it: that sudden wave of exhaustion, a racing heartbeat while climbing the stairs, or sleep that feels both deeper and lighter.

Updated Nov. 06, 2025
Financial Truths Before Maternity Leave

5 financial truths every mom should know before maternity leave

Maternity leave math is confusing, even when you have benefits. Here's facts that matter most and simple steps to take so your paycheck, premiums, and plans stay on track.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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Kieran Culkin once thought he wasn’t ready for kids. Now he’s a dad of three

Kieran Culkin once wasn’t sure about having kids — now he and Jazz Charton are celebrating their third

Updated Nov. 05, 2025
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Troian Bellisario and Patrick J. Adams share they’re expecting baby No. 3—with a love letter to their future child

Patrick J. Adams’ heartfelt love letter to his unborn child perfectly captures the wonder, uncertainty, and endless love that comes with welcoming a baby

Updated Nov. 05, 2025
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A teacher used a vase to explain grief to her fourth graders—and parents everywhere are learning from it

When Ryan Brazil told her students, “We make space for each other,” she offered a truth that extends well beyond her classroom.

Updated Nov. 05, 2025
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CDC expands pasta recall after 6 deaths: What parents need to know

The CDC has expanded a pasta recall tied to Listeria deaths—parents are urged to check their freezers now

Updated Nov. 04, 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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My personal priorities have shifted since becoming a parent in unexpected ways

Becoming a parent inevitably means every aspect of life will change. However, while certain shifts may be predictable, others may feel a bit more unexpected.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
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Summer safety tips: 5 things parents should consider this summer

All of this extra free time in the summer means that parents often have to be even more vigilant when it comes to child safety and protection.

Updated Jun. 18, 2024
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A love letter to the mom friends I always text—but rarely see

"I don't know how I'd endure motherhood without the hopeful, sarcastic, I-get-you, in-the-trenches of mom life texts."

Updated Jul. 05, 2024
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I’m trying so hard to ‘gentle parent’—but it’s not easy

Because most days, I am not even gentle with myself.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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My life as a military mom means I’ve spent months away from my babies

I have realized that I could be given the world (literally) for free as a "perk" of my job, and none of that would matter because it would mean leaving my children behind.

Updated Oct. 05, 2022
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Disney theme parks change the term ‘fairy godmother’ to be more gender-inclusive

Disney is changing up the definition of "Fairy Godmother" to be more inclusive.

Updated Aug. 05, 2022
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Fighting on vacation: 5 reasons we do it even though we just want to have fun—and how to stop the cycle

You planned this for months. Why you can't help fighting on a trip anyway.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
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10 baby sleep sacks that keep little ones safe and cozy

Some of the coziest styles that get high marks from our sleep expert and mamas alike!

Updated Dec. 04, 2023
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5 ways to optimize your health before pregnancy, according to an OBGYN

A step-by-step guide to setting yourself up for fertility success.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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‘Follow the child’: How a Montessori mantra changed my motherhood

“It is the child’s way of learning. This is the path he follows. He learned everything without knowing he is learning it…treading always in the paths of joy and love.” — Maria Montessori 

Updated Dec. 05, 2022
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To the husbands who step up as equal parents, thank you

Given this backdrop of such unequal parenting for so many women, it’s easy to overlook the men in our midst who are actually doing the work and stepping up as equal partners. And I am lucky enough to be married to one of them. 

Updated Feb. 17, 2023
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6 simple things you can do now to get better gas mileage 

Don't let the high price of gas deter you from taking that trip. Here's how to maximize your car’s fuel efficiency and gas mileage.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
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Could at-home ultrasounds soon be part of prenatal care?

Having the ability to do your own ultrasounds at home means you could take immediate action when those all-too-common pregnancy fears strike.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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How employers can recognize menopause in the workplace

We are stuck in a place where women’s health topics are seen as taboo and unfit to discuss, especially in a workplace setting. It's time to change the conversation.

Updated Jul. 21, 2022
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Alicia Silverstone says she and her 11-year-old son are still co-sleeping

“I’ll be in trouble for saying that, but I really don’t care."

Updated Jan. 05, 2023
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To the fierce mamas raising fierce daughters

"As moms raising fierce girls into the next generation of women leaders—leaders our world desperately needs—let’s celebrate the loudness and demands of our daughters that have so often been shunned."

Updated Feb. 23, 2024
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