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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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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
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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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Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 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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One mom’s viral meltdown about ‘doing it all’ perfectly captures the math of modern motherhood

Emily’s reel did not go viral because it offered a solution. It resonated because it named what so many parents are carrying

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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A boy stirs lasagna with his mom—what he says next melts hearts and feeds a bigger lesson

Her video captured what everyday parenting looks like at its best—teaching empathy, confidence, and care through the small rituals that fill ordinary days.

Updated Oct. 28, 2025
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A girl asks for space—her mom’s quiet response is healing the internet

In a world that often celebrates control, this mom showed that love can be strongest when it gives room to grow.

Updated Oct. 27, 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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How to choose a baby name: A new parent’s guide to baby names

This baby name guide will help you figure out how to choose a baby name that’s as perfect as that little bundle you’ll soon be holding. 

Updated Aug. 29, 2024
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Forcing employees back to the office is insulting and harmful to working parents

Unfortunately, some employers are clinging to obsolete, dysfunctional and, quite frankly, toxic attitudes about what it means to be a good and productive employee. And working moms are suffering as a result.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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This viral TikTok is for everyone who hides their underwear at the OBGYN

You will be this TikTok account's #1 fan immediately if not sooner.

Updated Jun. 21, 2022
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Chris Evans has some words for those bothered by the same-sex kiss in ‘Lightyear’

“Every time there’s been social advancement as we wake up, the American story, the human story is one of constant social awakening and growth and that’s what makes us good.”

Updated Jun. 21, 2022
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Hilarious viral TikTok shows us all the ways to beat the summer heat in a muumuu

"It's me, your Professor of Comfort. The Director of MuuMuu-ology."

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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10 unexpected changes that happened after I quit drinking

While some sobriety benefits came right away, new ones continue to emerge even three years later.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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I’m finally proud to say I’m Korean—thanks to my daughter

I am finally embracing the skin that I'm in, and it is all because of her—and she doesn't even know it yet.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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The majority of women who seek abortions are already mothers

The latest CDC data show that 60% of abortion patients already have one child.

Updated Jun. 24, 2022
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My husband gets praised for traveling alone with our kids—I don’t

Why the double standards for mothers and fathers? And who is calling out the costs to mothers that come with these double standards?

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
Sandlot summer: kids running in an open field

I want my kids to have a ‘Sandlot’ summer

Without realizing it, "The Sandlot" movie formed the framework for my lazy summer parenting philosophy.

Updated May. 08, 2024
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Popular travel-inspired baby names

Go around the world with these iconic baby names

Updated Jun. 20, 2022
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Why your teen will tune you out

In preparation for adulthood, teens’ brains are biologically programmed to prioritize unfamiliar voices.

Updated Jun. 17, 2022
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My mom rage is a product of overstimulation

I often find myself in this out-of-body experience—watching this whirlwind of disarray run its course through my life, leaving me an overwrought and overwhelmed mother just trying her best to mend the pieces back together.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022
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Fisher-Price issues a safety warning about rockers after 13 infant deaths

At least 13 infants died in the past dozen years while lying in a Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler Rocker or Newborn-to-Toddler Rocker.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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