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Do babies speak a “secret language”? A viral TikTok has parents all curious

At one predictable moment, a baby onscreen bursts into laughter, and parents gleefully scribble across the screen: “I think she understood.”

Updated Aug. 22, 2025
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10 healthy cereal options to get you through busy school mornings

Even as an RD, I don’t always have it in me to make breakfast from scratch.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025
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American Girl just gave us plush versions of our childhood obsessions (and my inner Molly McIntire stan is living)

Each doll is $65 and comes with a board book. Your inner child is not included but will probably show up uninvited anyway.

Updated Aug. 22, 2025
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Do moms ever get to ‘bed rot’ again? This viral debate hits hard

In her video, which has more than 2 million views, DiDonato said the second she had her baby, she stopped sitting down

Updated Aug. 22, 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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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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Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

The CDC notes that many pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia or pelvic instability, impact walking or standing.

Updated Jul. 25, 2025
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Why some moms check every backpack on a playdate—and what it says about parenting today

When does checking a child’s belongings become a tool for guidance, and when does it cross the line?

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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Mom’s 6-year-old asks the kind of questions that leave parents laughing—and low-key rethinking life

“Why are you always going to work but never have any money?” to “When I sneeze do my bones come out?”

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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The hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays—and why moms are done carrying it alone

A mom’s Reddit post reveals the hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays, from planning to presents, and why recognition matters.

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
Baby comes home

They went in for a 38-week appointment… and came home with a baby

At 38 weeks pregnant, they expected a quick check-in with their doctor and then to head back home to keep preparing for their baby’s arrival.

Updated Aug. 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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Oh baby! Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas are expecting their second child

Looks like Willa is going to be a big sister!

Updated Mar. 03, 2022
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To the Black birth workers

Your impact and legacy does not go unnoticed.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022
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Time-lapse shows the many roles that moms juggle in a day

Mamas really don't get enough credit.

Updated Jun. 07, 2022
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Tonight, I’ll hold my baby close

Mothers elsewhere, everywhere, hold a weight so unfathomable every waking hour—their children, those guns, the amount of 'fight' left in their bones.

Updated Mar. 02, 2022
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Scarlett Johansson hilariously explains thongs and panty lines to her 7-year-old

You'll love this hilarious conversation she had with her 7-year-old daughter Rose about panty lines.

Updated Sep. 19, 2022
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These photos from a trans father’s home birth are stunning 😍

"When I saw the photos I suddenly got the sense that they need to be out there, as they represent so well two causes very close to my heart: normalization of home birth and normalization of trans and non-binary people giving birth."

Updated Oct. 18, 2020
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U.S. Army rescue team evacuates premature twins from Ukraine to reunite with American parents

An American couple had preemie babies born via surrogate in Kyiv last week during the onset of the Russian invasion.

Updated Mar. 09, 2022
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To the mama struggling with postpartum: It doesn’t make you any less of a mother

Truth is, the postpartum period is hard, and we don’t talk about it enough.

Updated Mar. 03, 2022
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CDC recommends Pfizer Covid booster shots for children 5 to 11 years old

“While it has largely been the case that COVID-19 tends to be less severe in children than adults, the omicron wave has seen more kids getting sick with the disease and being hospitalized, and children may also experience long-term effects, even following initially mild disease."

Updated May. 19, 2022
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Ukrainian parents teach kids heartbreaking ‘game’ to prepare for Russian attacks

A member of Ukrainian Parliament describes how hard it is to teach children about the current Russian attacks on Ukraine.

Updated Mar. 01, 2022
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Calling all mamas—take our 2025 State of Motherhood survey

Motherhood can be so many things—and we want to know what it's like for you.

Updated Feb. 27, 2024
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What does a faint line on a pregnancy test mean?

We thought it was a yes-or-no question.

Updated Aug. 28, 2023
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Pregnant or TTC? New research shows just how important heart health is

Pregnancy places added stress on the heart—and a new study shows a link between fertility treatments and a higher risk for heart conditions.

Updated Nov. 03, 2022
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How what’s happening in Ukraine has changed my perspective on motherhood

“I hold my little one closer during these times, a privilege that stirs up the feelings of guilt, as I know many mothers don’t have the pleasure of doing this right now. The dishes can wait. The clothes that need to be folded can sit a bit longer.”

Updated Apr. 06, 2022
Baby Easter Outfits 2025

20 impossibly adorable outfits for baby’s first Easter

Because there's no better day to dress up your baby in a bowtie or a bunny romper.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025
World is scary, and I'm emotionally maxed out

We are mothering in a terrifying world with broken hearts

The world is scary and loud. It all just feels like too much. But listen, mama: we can’t pour from an empty cup. 

Updated May. 25, 2022
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