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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 and Jazz Charton

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
Morning sickness research

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
Shaun Alexander pregnancy announcement

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
Luke Combs Instagram pregnancy announcement

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
kid's feelings about pompeii

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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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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Benadryl recall: 2,300 bottles pulled from Amazon over child poisoning risk

This week, thousands of bottles of liquid Benadryl have been recalled due to a packaging issue that poses a potential poisoning risk for children.

Updated Mar. 24, 2025
Brooke Shields

Brooke Shields made me realize: Getting to know our kids as adults is parenting’s greatest gift

What Shields so brilliantly articulated was this need for a "reintroduction period" with our adult children.

Updated Mar. 24, 2025
Olivia Culpo

Olivia Culpo opens up about the pregnancy complication that left her bedridden for a month

The former Miss Universe revealed that towards the end of being “really sick,” she was diagnosed with a subchorionic hematoma.

Updated Mar. 23, 2025
Pregnancy with best friend

Two best friends, one big surprise—and their due dates are just 15 days apart

The video, posted by @kamryn.law, shows two friends on the beach as one shares her big pregnancy news—only to discover that her bestie is ALSO pregnant.

Updated Mar. 23, 2025
Measles

Why one MMR dose isn’t enough: a pediatrician clears up measles vaccine myths

Measles cases are making a comeback in the U.S., with outbreaks in multiple states. Measles is one of the most contagious viruses out there.

Updated Mar. 23, 2025
Gender Disappointment

‘I dreamed of a daughter’: This mom’s emotional story of gender disappointment is resonating with parents

After recently losing her mom to ovarian cancer, the idea of having a daughter had become more than just a hope — it was her emotional lifeline.

Updated Mar. 23, 2025
Takes a village - Motherly

This mom’s powerful message about ‘the village’ is making parents rethink everything

The Chicago-based photographer and soon-to-be mom dropped this truth bomb while sharing what she's learned from the ultimate village-builder in her life—her mother.

Updated Mar. 21, 2025
Down syndrome baby

Gen Z mom’s powerful message is changing how the world sees Down syndrome

Set to the song “Ordinary” by Alex Warren, the video has captured hearts with a montage of her baby, Addie—who was born with Down syndrome.

Updated Mar. 20, 2025
Baby drinking formula

The government is ramping up baby formula safety testing and supply

Operation Stork Speed is a new initiative aimed at making infant formula safer, more transparent, and more accessible.

Updated May. 16, 2025
dad daughter pigtails

Dad of three boys sees his only daughter in pigtails for the first time—and completely falls apart

His face shifts from shock to deep, tearful love as he takes in the sight of his little girl’s tiny pigtails.

Updated Mar. 23, 2025
Formula

Consumer Reports study finds 50% of baby formulas contain potentially concerning chemicals—what parents need to know

Roughly half of the 41 baby formulas tested contained potentially harmful levels of contaminants.

Updated Mar. 21, 2025
alabama moms

Alabama just took a big step for new moms—but postpartum depression care still falls short

By making screening a standard part of postpartum care for Medicaid-covered mothers, Alabama is taking a step toward getting more moms the help they deserve.

Updated Mar. 20, 2025
kylie kelce kegs for pregs liquid death campaign

Kylie Kelce’s ‘Kegs for Pregs’ sold out in 14 minutes—because pregnant moms deserve to have fun too

Partnering with Liquid Death, she launched “Kegs for Pregs,” a limited-edition, five-liter keg of water.

Updated Mar. 19, 2025
grandma photoshoot

These ‘goddess’ photoshoots for women over 70 prove beauty has no age limit

Ruby Jean Photography's "Goddess Project" is taking social media by storm with stunning images of women over 70 transformed into mythical goddesses.

Updated Mar. 19, 2025
type A mom

Are you a Type A or Type B mom? Here’s why you need the other in your life

Type A moms thrive on order and planning, while Type B moms embrace flexibility and spontaneity.

Updated Mar. 19, 2025
90s shows

Mom swaps modern cartoons for ’90s TV—her toddler’s reaction stunned her

Introducing her toddler to 90s cartoons led to not only better behavior but also improved sleep.

Updated Mar. 19, 2025
Parents with their kid

Scientists uncover a surprising way parenting rewires your brain—and it may help slow aging

New research suggests that the challenges of parenting could also be shaping your brain in ways that protect against aging.

Updated Mar. 18, 2025
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