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Parents say curiosity matters—then tell kids “be careful” 27 times daily, according to research

It's clear we're walking a tightrope between fostering exploration and avoiding a trip to the ER.

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
Mother's touch explained

The surprising science behind a mother’s touch—and why it soothes babies so deeply

What if a simple stroke could flip a “safety switch” in your baby—and even calm you too?

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
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Is melatonin safe for kids? What every exhausted parent needs to know

Before you add it to cart, pediatrician Dr. Jessica Klein wants you to pump the brakes and get the facts.

Updated Oct. 31, 2025
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Child therapist “10 truths” go viral: What actually works at home

“When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles"

Updated Nov. 03, 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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Kieran Culkin once thought he wasn’t ready for kids. Now he’s a dad of three

Kieran Culkin once wasn’t sure about having kids — now he and Jazz Charton are celebrating their third

Updated Nov. 05, 2025
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Troian Bellisario and Patrick J. Adams share they’re expecting baby No. 3—with a love letter to their future child

Patrick J. Adams’ heartfelt love letter to his unborn child perfectly captures the wonder, uncertainty, and endless love that comes with welcoming a baby

Updated Nov. 05, 2025
Soon To Be Dads

8 ways dads-to-be can truly show up during the third trimester

Eight concrete ways dads-to-be can show up in the third trimester. Learn warning signs, practice labor support and prep the fourth trimester. Practical, calm and evidence-based.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
Things To Know About C-Sections

10 things seasoned moms want you to know about C-sections

Ten mom-tested truths about C-sections, backed by leading medical guidance, to help you plan your birth, advocate in the OR and recover with confidence.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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A teacher used a vase to explain grief to her fourth graders—and parents everywhere are learning from it

When Ryan Brazil told her students, “We make space for each other,” she offered a truth that extends well beyond her classroom.

Updated Nov. 05, 2025
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CDC expands pasta recall after 6 deaths: What parents need to know

The CDC has expanded a pasta recall tied to Listeria deaths—parents are urged to check their freezers now

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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Women's History Month - Mom and grandma reading a book to her son

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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Being a working mom is important to my identity, because building my dream also builds my child’s future

I don’t want to say my life stopped because I had kids. I had kids, and then I continued. But this time, with more passion and more drive. Because I want my kids to see how much I love what I do so that they chase after their dreams and do what brings them joy, too.

Updated Nov. 29, 2022
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Bruce Willis’ family reveals he has aphasia and will be ‘stepping away’ from acting

Bruce Willis' family revealed on social media Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with aphasia and would be retiring from acting.

Updated Aug. 26, 2022
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Can you get pregnant on your period?

Sorry to break it to you, but yes. Here’s how it can—and does—happen.

Updated Nov. 04, 2022
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Premature baby finally gets to go home after spending 460 days in the NICU

Baby Kendall was born in December 2020 and only weighed 15 ounces when he was born at 25 weeks.

Updated Aug. 26, 2022
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How to get the whole family excited about sustainable swaps

"The small, everyday choices of how you live your life do add up."

Updated Jul. 20, 2022
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How I’m keeping my mother’s Passover traditions alive

Food nourishes the traditions I'm passing on to my own kids.

Updated Apr. 01, 2024
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Passover taught me that inclusion is what matters most

As an adult, I appreciate the lesson that these nights ultimately taught me: that we all want to be included.

Updated Apr. 01, 2024
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How I’m teaching my kids to love their Jewish heritage

Raising kids who belong to a minority group is challenging—but I'm so proud of my children and our Jewish culture.

Updated Apr. 01, 2024
Viral TikTok Cleaning Products For Spring Cleaning

#CleanTok hive assemble! These are the 9 most popular TikTok products for spring cleaning

If you're itching to get your spring clean on, you need ALL of these products.

Updated Feb. 22, 2024
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To my children: This is what I wish for you

To my sweet boys, here are 7 things I really want for you as you grow up and live your lives (and they are far simpler and also more challenging than you might expect).

Updated Mar. 19, 2024
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Stephanie Beatriz shares powerful words on body acceptance all moms of daughters should hear

The proud mama says her newfound body acceptance is the "gift" her daughter gave her.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
tokophobia: pregnant woman holding baby bump at home in bed

Dreading pregnancy or childbirth? It may be tokophobia 

Fear of giving birth can exist on a spectrum, but tokophobia is a rare, severe form. It may cause some women to elect for a C-section or avoid pregnancy altogether.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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This is Motherhood: Jamie Jones wants BIPOC moms to get the birth support they need

In this bonus episode of the Motherly Podcast, guest host Joyce Brewer speaks with Jamie Jones, a childbirth educator at Birthsmarter, a doula, a pre- and postnatal corrective exercise specialist, and a certified personal trainer.

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
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9 Easter books perfect for kids of all ages

Fill your little one's Easter basket with more than just candy!

Updated Feb. 22, 2024
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