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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
Charlie Puth

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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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
Her son made a snarky remark during her run and what happened next taught a powerful lesson

A mom went out for a jog—and came home with a lesson in raising respectful sons

Raising boys means teaching that success and strength are rooted in respect, compassion, and confidence that celebrates others’ light.

Updated Oct. 27, 2025
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A boy kept tearing up another child’s lunchbox notes—until that mom did something no one expected

What began as a torn napkin turned into a lesson that stretched far beyond one school lunch.

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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To my husband: Thank you for showing me a love that our child will remember

Because we are raising our child to be one more kind and compassionate person that the world has to offer. And through the way that we love each other, we are reassuring him that love is a powerhouse.

Updated May. 05, 2022
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At my 6-week postpartum checkup, I lied to my doctor about my postpartum depression

As a physician myself, I knew that our healthcare system doesn’t adequately support mothers after childbirth. Here’s what helped me instead.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
Coastal Grandmother Diane Keaton and Meryl Streep

The ‘Coastal Grandmother’ trend is the new aspirational vibe—here’s how to get it

Here's everything you need to know about the Nancy Meyers-inspired social media aesthetic trend.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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PSA: No, you cannot touch my baby without my permission

Babies—as adorable as they are—are not public property.

Updated May. 04, 2022
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Motherhood feels lonelier than ever

Motherhood is lonely, but it doesn’t have to be. We need to keep showing up for each other—and ourselves.

Updated May. 04, 2022
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Getting rid of my kids’ clutter makes me a better mom

Clutter has a way of setting off my mom rage in a way that few things do.

Updated May. 03, 2022
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Reframing Mother’s Day: How an open adoption changed my views on motherhood

I know I am the most fortunate person in the fact that I gained a daughter and a co-mother, and they are both amazing people that I love. 

Updated Apr. 15, 2024
mother's day after miscarriage: woman sitting at home with two dogs

What I want you to know about Mother’s Day after miscarriage

Miscarriage, until it happens to you, is an experience nearly impossible to describe. And after? After, it's the only thing we can think about.

Updated Apr. 15, 2024
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Viral TikTok shares ‘unpopular’ Mother’s Day opinion: Moms shouldn’t feel obligated to visit Grandma

This mom's "unpopular" opinion on Mother's Day may not be that unpopular after all.

Updated May. 08, 2025
US childcare crisis: two women playing with baby

The U.S. childcare crisis led me to change my career and lean into the village around me

I didn’t want to feel depleted day after day. I didn’t like offering that version of myself to my son or to my husband—and I didn’t like that version of myself for me either.

Updated May. 03, 2022
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The pandemic cracked open the U.S. childcare crisis. Here’s what could help make it better

According to our 2022 State of Motherhood survey, childcare issues were the top reason why mothers changed their employment status last year.

Updated Sep. 20, 2023
Andy Cohen and newborn baby girl

Andy Cohen shouting out his ‘rockstar surrogate’ is such a beautiful thing to do

"Thank you to my rock star surrogate (ALL surrogates are rockstars, by the way)."

Updated May. 02, 2022
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Pregnancy speculation hurts everyone—yes, even celebrities

How these questions harm not only the ultra-famous but women everywhere.

Updated Nov. 04, 2022
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11 Spiderman coloring pages—because it’s less messy than spinning webs

For the kiddos who dream of being Spiderman when they grow up.

Updated Dec. 13, 2022
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