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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
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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
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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
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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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Uvalde teacher wounded in shooting says he’ll ‘never forgive’ the police for their inaction

Uvalde teacher Arnulfo Reyes lost all 11 of of his students in the mass shooting.

Updated Jun. 08, 2022
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Therapy made me a better mom—and wife

I was so used to giving even when I was on an empty tank. But in the end, I was doing myself (and everyone around me) a disservice.

Updated Apr. 27, 2023
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This is not a drill: You’ll soon be able to mark texts as unread

Apple’s new iOS release is every mom’s dream come true.

Updated Jun. 08, 2022
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Grieving the loss of my father was complicated by motherhood

Even though I’m a rational person, my heart couldn’t process death being forever. 

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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Congress is letting free school lunch program expire for 10 million children

Public schools have been serving all students free meals for the last two years due to the pandemic.

Updated Jun. 08, 2022
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To the mama raising a ‘wild child’ like Prince Louis

I know what it’s like to constantly wonder whether you’re doing right by your child, whether you’re giving them the space to be who they are while also teaching them to respect the world around them. 

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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When depression makes you feel like an awful parent

"Depression looks different from person to person, just like parenting styles differ from parent to parent."

Updated Jun. 06, 2022
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Kate, I have been you

And for those judging, trust me, it’s not bad parenting. These kids come with a spark, all of their own.

Updated Jun. 07, 2022
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3 lessons I’ve learned raising 3 sets of twins

A mom of seven shares how she manages stress and stays present for each of her children.

Updated Jun. 07, 2022
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What’s it like to be pregnant and chronically ill?

"For me, it’s meant the risk of long-term immobility because my Symphis Pubis is at risk of rupture and I can no longer walk. It means another four and a half months minimum of immobility to go. If the SP ruptures it could mean further more extreme long term disability, loss of mobility, incontinence and need for surgical intervention."

Updated Jun. 06, 2022
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Graduating seniors give their old kindergarten teacher the surprise of a lifetime in viral TikTok

We all have that one teacher that stays with us for years—this is just the sweetest!

Updated Jun. 07, 2022
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Try these natural remedies to soothe seasonal allergies in kids

Here's how to help them get through the stuffy season with as few sniffles as possible.

Updated Jun. 07, 2022
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5 things we want our child to always know about our home

Because these are the walls that shaped him. And they will continue to shape him as he travels through the years.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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If you love ‘fiver parties’, you’ll really love this alternative to a no-gift birthday party

We’ve been doing giving parties in our family for several years now and they are downright magical.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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This is who I hope my children become despite our complicated world

Despite a world so torn, I believe we can raise children who are strong, resilient, successful and happy.

Updated Dec. 05, 2022
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