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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

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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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This Disney mom turned theme parks into her kids’ classroom—and parents are fascinated

“That’s not the only place we learn. But as Disney locals here in Mickey’s backyard, it just was inevitable for us to start learning in the parks.”

Updated Sep. 02, 2025
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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 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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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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LEGO is giving MRI scanner sets to hospitals to help comfort nervous kids

The company will send custom MRI Scanner LEGO sets to hospitals so kids can learn all about them before undergoing their own MRI.

Updated Apr. 20, 2022
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21 colorful wardrobe updates that will get you through the winter doldrums (and lots of them are on sale!)

Maybe it's the fact that winter is just a sea of blah, but I've never been more open to curating a wardrobe dotted with splashy hues.

Updated Jan. 30, 2024
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This is the only foundation I’m ever buying again

Wearing this foundation reminded me of the miracle fountain of youth potion in "Death Becomes Her."

Updated Feb. 02, 2022
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Mom gives birth mid-air on 11-hour flight over the Atlantic

United Airlines said it was “thrilled to see the plane land with one extra, especially beautiful, customer onboard."

Updated Feb. 01, 2022
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CDC approves both Pfizer and Moderna’s pediatric Covid vaccines for kids under 6

Vaccines are now officially available for kids ages 6 months and up.

Updated Jun. 18, 2022
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6 reasons February babies are special

3. They're more likely to be artists.

Updated Feb. 05, 2024
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Black History Month: The untold stories of the mothers who shaped history

Shining a light on the mothers of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin.

Updated Feb. 05, 2024
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18 of the most beautiful baby names with positive meanings

Parents are opting for baby names imbued with happiness and positivity.

Updated Nov. 04, 2022
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Nick Cannon is expecting his 8th child after losing his infant son last month

The talk show host revealed the happy news while also talking about the love he has for each of his children.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
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‘Bridgerton’ star Nicola Coughlan begs fans to stop commenting on her body

"Hello! So just a thing- if you have an opinion about my body please, please don't share it with me."

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
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These eco-friendly diapers make perfect gifts for mamas—and mother earth

Traditional disposable diapers take 500 years to decompose. 😲

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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This book skyrocketed to #1 on Amazon after being banned by a Tennessee school board

Sales of 'Maus' have skyrocketed in recent days after it was banned over language and depictions of nudity.

Updated Oct. 04, 2022
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This is not a drill: Rihanna is going to be a mama!

This will be the first baby for the singer, fashion, and makeup icon.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
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Atanasia on having PPD with her second and not responding well to medication

I think the most important thing to know if you’re going through PPD is that it CAN get better. You will get better.

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
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Breastfeeding rates dropped during the pandemic, also contributing to the formula shortage

Formula is still in short supply as demand has continued to increase during the pandemic.

Updated May. 31, 2022
Viral tweet on infertility from dad's perspective

Viral tweets highlight the heartbreak of infertility for partners, too

"We can try again in a month or two. Hope springs eternal. But every time it doesn't work, it costs you something deep in yourself."

Updated Nov. 03, 2022
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Milk banks are desperate for breastmilk donations as nationwide supply dwindles

The need for milk donations in North America is urgent.

Updated Jan. 28, 2022
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Creative Valentine’s date night ideas for sleep-deprived parents

You don't even have to go out to rekindle your post-baby relationship.

Updated Jan. 31, 2025
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