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New poll reveals how little freedom kids have today—and why experts say it’s hurting them

Digital devices are deeply embedded in modern childhood, and the Harris Poll shows just how much they shape kids’ daily lives.

Updated Sep. 02, 2025
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Why pets are drawn to pregnant bellies—and what it means for baby

As their paws pressed down, her unborn baby kicked back, as if saying hello to his furry siblings.

Updated Aug. 29, 2025
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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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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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New report shows AI bots are putting kids at risk—what parents can do now

AI chatbots—programs that can sound like celebrities, mimic real friendships, and feel surprisingly personal. 

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
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Friends throw a surprise birthday at Costco—complete with hugs, pizza, and plenty of shopping carts

The clip shows hugs, laughter, and pizza by the slice—all in between shopping carts and a warehouse backdrop. 

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
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What children’s gender reveal reactions teach us about big feelings

It's important for parents to recognize that these reactions are not necessarily negative but are part of the child's way of processing the upcoming changes.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
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This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

“Kids always know exactly how to cut you down at bedtime 😂.”

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
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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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New Jersey legislators aim for later school start times to boost kids’ mental health

Here's why experts think later start times at school are better for kids.

Updated Apr. 06, 2022
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10 things new mamas don’t want to hear

And what you can say instead.

Updated Nov. 29, 2022
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It looks like Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are legally married!

The couple have already revealed their plans to expand their family.

Updated May. 16, 2022
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The pain of watching your parent’s health decline when you’re a mom is brutal—and you aren’t alone

If you too are part of the “the sandwich generation”, if you have lost a parent, if you are watching a parent die, if you are seeing a loved one’s health decline, you aren’t alone. 

Updated Apr. 05, 2022
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Mom says her hospital sent her home when she was in labor—her baby was born 30 minutes later

A North Carolina woman delivered her baby at a gas station, which she says easily could have been avoided.

Updated Apr. 05, 2022
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Try these positive affirmations to help raise a confident child

Positive affirmations can teach kids to have confidence in themselves.

Updated Apr. 04, 2022
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9 phrases that help kids express big emotions

Sometimes we all need a little help putting feelings into words.

Updated Oct. 02, 2024
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10 helpful phrases to say when your child struggles in social situations

8. "Did I ever tell you about my experience with friendship at your age?"

Updated Apr. 04, 2022
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11 Montessori-inspired phrases to teach young children how to respectfully disagree

5. "I hear that you disagree. How can you say that differently?"

Updated Apr. 05, 2022
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No, nothing happens to your eggs the day you turn 35

Here’s why being considered ‘advanced maternal age’ isn’t such a bad thing.

Updated Jul. 11, 2023
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One mama’s moving post about weaning: “How do you know when to stop breastfeeding?”

Because for me, the beginnings and the ends and the middles; the phasing out and the in-the-thick-of-it? They’re not so concrete. They blend together always.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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Viral TikTok shows exactly how Safe Haven Baby Boxes work

The mission of Safe Haven Baby Boxes is to prevent illegal abandonment of newborns and support for mothers in crisis.

Updated Apr. 04, 2022
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Awake in the middle of the night with a baby? This mom’s viral message is for you

Did you know that when you feel it all and when the lights are off and the thoughts and the cries are loud, you’re not alone?

Updated Apr. 04, 2022
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Could a real, actual male birth control pill be in our future?

This seems promising: A new animal study showed a non-hormonal male contraceptive was 99% effective.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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